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8 Things You Need to Know About the Day of the Dead
October 21, 2016

8 Things You Need to Know About the Day of the Dead

Manila’s first-ever The Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) is new in the Philippine festival scene. Here are 8 things you need to know to get the most out of it.
Check out Chef’s Christmas Special at Huma Mediterranean Cuisine
October 24, 2016

Check out Chef’s Christmas Special at Huma Mediterranean Cuisine

Get these three sumptuous dishes in Huma Mediterranean Cuisine for just P1,300!
Maserati Philippines introduces first-ever SUV
October 21, 2016

Maserati Philippines introduces first-ever SUV

The name Maserati has long been synonymous with sleek, classy cars. For 100 years, it’s been nothing but the best sports and luxury cars from this Italian brand. Earlier this month, they unveiled something new that might just be the new gold standard: the Levante. THE MASERATI OF SUVs. The latest addition to Maserati’s long history of luxury and sports cars: the Levante. The name comes from a Mediterranean wind that can go from gentle to gale-force in an instant. Like the Mediterranean wind, the Levante offers the best in on-road performance and off-road capabilities, giving you immense freedom to go wherever you want. TAKE IT ON-ROAD… …OR OFF ROAD. […]
Award-winning director Gore Verbinski’s “A Cure For Wellness” trailer reveal
October 21, 2016

Award-winning director Gore Verbinski’s “A Cure For Wellness” trailer reveal

20th Century Fox and New Regency give us a peek into the intriguing premise of the upcoming psychological thriller “A Cure for Wellness” with its recent trailer reveal- “A Cure for Wellness” is directed by Oscar winner Gore Verbinski (“Rango”) and stars an impressive cast that includes Jason Isaacs “(Harry Potter,” “Fury”), Dane DeHaan (“Amigo,” “Chronicle,” “The Amazing Spiderman 2”), Mia Goth (“Nymphomaniac Vol. 2”) and Adrian Schiller (“The Danish Girl”).  The movie takes the audience to a “wellness spa” in a picturesque remote location in the Swiss Alps.   The facility promises a cure for what ails modern society, but all is not as it seems, as an ambitious young […]
Latest Brand New Trailer of Game-to-Movie “Assassin’s Creed”
December 20, 2016

Latest Brand New Trailer of Game-to-Movie “Assassin’s Creed”

UPDATE: Assassin’s Creed will now open on January 4th 2017 and not on the 8th as previously reported. The latest brand new trailer of “Assassin’s Creed” starring Academy Award® nominee Michael Fassbender reveals a much more dangerous world as it puts the audience in the middle of an ancient war between two age old factions – the Assassins, who fight to protect free will among the populace, and the Templars, who aspire to impose a New World Order. Throughout history, these two groups have been fighting for the fate of humanity.  In the present, the Templars are close to realizing their dream of dominion by using ancient artifacts (created by […]
Places in Manila Where You Can Play Golf
May 03, 2019

Places in Manila Where You Can Play Golf

Here’s a list of courses in Manila with all the information you’ll need to plan your next golfing outing in the metro.
Hotel Jen Manila earns 2016 Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence
October 21, 2016

Hotel Jen Manila earns 2016 Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence

Hotel Jen Manila announced that it has received a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence. Now in its sixth year, the achievement celebrates hospitality businesses that have earned great traveler reviews on TripAdvisor over the past year. Certificate of Excellence recipients include accommodations, eateries and attractions located all over the world that have continually delivered a quality customer experience. “We feel proud to be a recipient of the Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor. I share this recognition to the whole team which is the backbone of our success”, said Edward Kollmer, General Manager of Hotel Jen Manila. “The hotel cannot function or succeed without the support and hard work of our most […]
Boracay, Cebu, Palawan named as “The Best Islands in the World”
October 21, 2016

Boracay, Cebu, Palawan named as “The Best Islands in the World”

Award-winning luxury and lifestyle travel magazine Condé Nast (CN) Traveler ranked the best islands in the world outside the U.S. in the 2016 Readers’ Choice Award survey, with the Philippines’ Boracay, Palawan, and Cebu on the top 5 of the 20 islands on the list. BORACAY ISLAND. Boracay top Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Award for Best Islands in the World. Image by Getty Images Coming in at the fifth place is Cebu, with CN Traveler describing it as “more personal, with plenty of up-and-coming restaurants and shopping.” It also noted that Cebu is famous for its beaches on the mainland as well as across many of the surrounding islands. […]
Celebrate your Christmas Parties at Discovery Primea
October 21, 2016

Celebrate your Christmas Parties at Discovery Primea

Book your December gathering (Christmas Party, Year-end, etc.) at Discovery Primea from October 14 to October 31 and be treated to special rates and freebies!
NCR driver’s licenses now valid for 5 years; other regions to follow in November
October 21, 2016

NCR driver’s licenses now valid for 5 years; other regions to follow in November

Driver’s licenses for those residing in the National Capital Region (NCR) are now valid for the next 5 years. License fees are now at P585, up from P350.
Pinoy chef wins at Singapore food competition
October 24, 2016

Pinoy chef wins at Singapore food competition

Food Hero Asia winner, Chef Anton Amoncio in his resturant in Quezon City Filipino chef Anton Amoncio has just been announced winner of the “Food Hero Asia” competition in Singapore last October 20, Thursday. Food Hero Asia is an Asia-wide talent search to find exceptional home cooks and aspiring presenters good enough to be crowned Asian Food Channel’s and Food Network’s next new Food. Two talents will be selected and given the opportunity of a lifetime to star on either of the networks. Amoncio, 25, chef and owner of Antojos Restaurante in Quezon City, bested two other finalists from Malaysia and one finalist from Thailand. As winner, Amoncio will join […]
Philippines, China sign MOU on tourism deal
October 20, 2016

Philippines, China sign MOU on tourism deal

In a report by Manila Bulletin, Department of Tourism Secretary Wanda Teo is set to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on October 20 (Tuesday) with China National Tourism Administration Chairman Li Jinzao regarding tourism agreement cooperation.
Listicle: Shops where you can buy Halloween Costume
October 19, 2016

Listicle: Shops where you can buy Halloween Costume

Want to skip the stressful course of searching for the perfect store where you can purchase your kids’ Halloween costume every year? Check out these costume shops that offer custom-made and ready-to-wear costumes for any occasion! 1. Sonia Lee’s Costume Central Sonia Lee is the leading costume shop in the Philippines that provides affordable ready-to-wear and costume-made costumes for all ages. They offer a wide selection of costumes from fairytale, cosplay, and animals to united nations, career and nutrition week costumes. Security deposit is required and refundable upon return of item in good condition. Rental period is 3 days inclusive of pickup and return days. Screengrab from Sonia Lee official website […]
Australian Embassy and CCP Open Exhibit and Book Launch for Indigenous People’s Month
October 20, 2016

Australian Embassy and CCP Open Exhibit and Book Launch for Indigenous People’s Month

The Australian Embassy in partnership with the Cultural Center of the Philippines is hosting an exhibit from October 11 – 23, 2016 in celebration of the Indigenous People’s month. The exhibit showcases a variety of photos from the book Re-Imagining Australia: Voices of Indigenous Australians of Filipino Descent written by Deborah Wall, a Filipino-Australian journalist and researcher who specialized in Aboriginal studies and oral history. BOOK AUTHOR DEBORAH WALL as she explains the photo installation from her book to the night’s special guests Last October 18 (Tuesday), a reception held at the Bulwagang Carlos V. Francisco in CCP, was hosted by the Australian Ambassador Amanda Gorely and Cultural Center of the Philippines […]
Human Nature’s first ever Pinay & Proud Summit on Oct 19
October 19, 2016

Human Nature’s first ever Pinay & Proud Summit on Oct 19

This October 19 (Wednesday), join Human Nature in honoring the unique and exceptional values of the Filipina through the first ever Pinay & Proud Summit, in College of St. Benilde School of Design and Arts Theater. Image grabbed from Pinay and Proud  Pinay & Proud tells the stories of amazing /Filipino women to inspire young people to serve the least while pursuing excellence. Past Pinay & Proud honorees include Akiko Thomson-Guevara, Lisa Macuja Elizalde, and Maria V. Montelibano to name a few. Done in partnership with De La Salle — College of Saint Benilde, this year’s theme is “Your Goodness Shines”. The event aims to showcase Pinay & Proud’s values to […]
Learn to develop mobile apps for free with TESDA and Smart
October 19, 2016

Learn to develop mobile apps for free with TESDA and Smart

Aspiring tech geeks looking to develop mobile applications for Android devices no longer need to enroll in schools or look for online courses that may break their budget, thanks to the latest partnership between the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) and Smart Communications. LEARN MOBILE APP DEVELOPMENT FOR FREE. All you need to do is sign up for a free account at e-tesda.gov.ph. Screen cap from TESDA Online Program The course includes 11 lessons covering the basics of developing mobile applications for Android devices, from setting up your computer for app development all the way to distribution of the app. Each lesson includes a video delivered by a […]
Number Coding Scheme to be extended on Nov 1, more roads added
October 19, 2016

Number Coding Scheme to be extended on Nov 1, more roads added

More changes are coming to the Number Coding Scheme for November as the Metro Manila Council (MMC), through the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and the Department of Transportation (DOTr), expands the coverage of the “no window hours” policy to include 18 more roads as well as extending the covered hours to 8:00 pm. EXPANSION OF THE NUMBER CODING SCHEME. All radial (R1 – R10) and circumferential roads (C1 – C6) will be included in the Number Coding Scheme’s “no window hours” policy by November 1. Image grabbed from Department Of Transportation – Philippines Facebook page Reports from the Manila Bulletin and Philippine Daily Inquirer say that the 17-member MMC, […]
Gulf Oil opens first pumping station in the Philippines
October 18, 2016

Gulf Oil opens first pumping station in the Philippines

American petroleum brand Gulf Oil has now opened its first pumping station in the Philippines. n a report by ABS-CBN News through ANC’s Market Edge with Cathy Yang, Gulf Oil has put up this station at Bataan Town in Manila Bay, according to Gulf Oil International Vice President Frank Rutten.
AWCP Halloween Charity Ball 2016
October 18, 2016

AWCP Halloween Charity Ball 2016

The American Women’s Club of the Philippines (AWCP) celebrated its annual charity ball with a Halloween theme last October 15 (Saturday) at the Midas Hotel and Casino, Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City. With first Halloween theme event, the 22nd annual charity ball turned out spooky yet definitely meaningful and fun. Members and attendees showed up all donning fancy and scary costumes. Every year, AWCP chooses one charity to be the main beneficiary of this event. This 2016, they chose Welcome Home foundation, a non-profit, non-governmental organization serving the deaf people in the Philippines. AWCP first partnered with Welcome Home Foundation 7 years ago. They provided computers and a deep-well which served […]
DOT looking to turn PH into sports tourism hub
October 18, 2016

DOT looking to turn PH into sports tourism hub

The Philippines may soon be the next big destination when it comes to major sporting events, as the Department of Tourism (DOT) is promoting the country as a sports tourism hub. SPORTS, MORE FUN IN THE PHILIPPINES. If the recent push by the DOT is successful, we might see more Manny Pacquiao fights and other major sporting events being held in the country. Photo taken by Jun-Ely Fernan Gayosa, grabbed from flickr In a press briefing released by DOT on October 3 (Monday), Tourism Sec. Wanda Teo said “The Philippines has a huge potential to become one of the world’s great adventure travel destinations. With our country’s natural attractions and the […]