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Philippines, Japan to sign $1.5B trade deals—DTI
October 27, 2016

Philippines, Japan to sign $1.5B trade deals—DTI

12 business deals with $1.5B worth of investment value are set to be signed this week as part of President Duterte’s visit to Japan.
Japan to import $220-M worth of Philippine bananas yearly
October 26, 2016

Japan to import $220-M worth of Philippine bananas yearly

On the latest news in the Philippines today, Japan is said to import $220-M worth of Philippine bananas yearly.
PETA officially introduces cast of ‘The Tempest Reimagined’
October 26, 2016

PETA officially introduces cast of ‘The Tempest Reimagined’

The Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) officially introduced the cast and artistic staff of The Tempest Reimagined—a Filipino adaptation of the Shakespeare classic: The Tempest—on October 24 (Monday), 2016 at PETA Theater in Quezon City.
Grab introduces instant messaging feature GrabChat
October 25, 2016

Grab introduces instant messaging feature GrabChat

Ride-hailing app Grab now offers the first instant messaging platform that lets drivers and passengers communicate for free.
YOKOHAMA Meat Kitchen celebrates their 2nd anniversary with these exciting promos!
October 24, 2016

YOKOHAMA Meat Kitchen celebrates their 2nd anniversary with these exciting promos!

Our favorite Japanese BBQ restaurant YOKOHAMA Meat Kitchen is celebrating their 2nd year, and they’ve got something exciting for us!
Philippines’ E-Vehicle project gets support from NEDO and SoftBank in Japan
October 24, 2016

Philippines’ E-Vehicle project gets support from NEDO and SoftBank in Japan

This P550-million electric tricycle project will be getting support from Japan, which will make PH save money and improve air quality.
Japanese vendor in Caloocan goes viral on Social Media
October 24, 2016

Japanese vendor in Caloocan goes viral on Social Media

(A photo taken by Mauricio Brozo showing a good-looking Japanese ramen and churros vendor at Grace Park, Caloocan City has gone viral. See original post here ) A Japanese vendor has gone viral on social media for its affordable ramen and churros. For only P25, customers can now buy mouthwatering Ramen, and can choose to be paired with pork or without. At some restaurants, Ramen costs from P100-P400 or even higher depending on the flavor and sizes. But this Japanese vendor who owns a stall in Caloocan has now gained popularity not only because of it’s affordable price but also it’s savory and authentic ramen. The stall also sells ‘golden churros’ for […]
Japan, to help PH shift to Digital TV
October 24, 2016

Japan, to help PH shift to Digital TV

As per PCO Sec. Andanar via dzBB radio interview, one of the agenda of the Philippine delegation to Japan is the country's shift to Digital TV.
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.