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Experience the best of Kyushu, Japan with H.I.S. Travel Packages
September 22, 2016

Experience the best of Kyushu, Japan with H.I.S. Travel Packages

H.I.S. Travel, one of the top class tour operators in Japan and one of the leading travel agencies that have 510 outlet/branches worldwide, is now offering New Year Package Promotion for Kyushu, Japan.
MAPSA transactions to be recorded with lapel cameras
September 21, 2016

MAPSA transactions to be recorded with lapel cameras

Troubles about transactions with traffic enforcers of Makati may soon be a thing of the past, and it may happen soon. No details were given other than saying Makati Public Safety Department (MAPSA) enforcers will be provided with lapel cameras in their bid to promote transparency.
PH’s Oldest Tattoo Artist Whang-od, to receive National Living Treasures award
September 21, 2016

PH’s Oldest Tattoo Artist Whang-od, to receive National Living Treasures award

As the oldest traditional “mambabatok” or tattoo artist in the Philippines, Whang-od Oggay became known for her way of tattooing which is the “batok,” using ink composed of ink and water mixture, and is being tapped to the skin by using thorns of pomelo or calamansi tree.
Trucks banned from Skyway starting November 15
September 20, 2016

Trucks banned from Skyway starting November 15

Starting November 15, all trucks will be banned from using Metro Manila’s Skyway in an effort to improve road safety and speed up the flow of traffic on the elevated highway and the soon-to-open Naia Expressway.
Travellers International to open Sheraton, Hilton hotels at Resorts World Manila in 2017
September 20, 2016

Travellers International to open Sheraton, Hilton hotels at Resorts World Manila in 2017

Travellers International, developer and operator of Resorts World Manila, seeks to expand its hotel business by adding a Sheraton and Hilton Hotel to the integrated tourism resort by the fourth quarter of 2017.
Sneakerheads! Check out Pony’s Topstar Ladies Edition
September 20, 2016

Sneakerheads! Check out Pony’s Topstar Ladies Edition

Now, you have another chance to fall in love with these shoes as Pony drops the ladies version of the iconic Archive sneaker!
NEDA Board approves 37-B Metro Manila Bus Rapid Transit project
September 20, 2016

NEDA Board approves 37-B Metro Manila Bus Rapid Transit project

In its first meeting under the administration of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board has confirmed approvals of nine projects, amounting to an estimated total cost of P171.14 billion, on September 14 (Wednesday).
Okada Manila, to be the official residence of Miss Universe 2017
September 20, 2016

Okada Manila, to be the official residence of Miss Universe 2017

After two decades, the Philippines is up again for another glam-packed night as the country hosts the 65th Miss Universe Pageant. Earlier in August, Okada Manila confirmed that it will be the official residence of Miss Universe 2017 pageant contestants once the competition gets staged in Manila January next year.
Manila, to remove gasoline-run tricycles and pedicabs starting October 15
September 20, 2016

Manila, to remove gasoline-run tricycles and pedicabs starting October 15

Gasoline-powered tricycles and pedicabs, will soon be phased out in the city of Manila, according to Manila City Mayor Joseph Estrada. E-TRIKES. Goodbye smoke-belching vehicles, hello e-trikes. (Image grabbed from philstar.com) On October 15, the said vehicles shall be phased out in order to transform Manila into an “e-trike” (electronic trikes) capital. According to Estrada’s interview with THE STAR, “We want Manila to become the e-trike capital of the Philippines and to make Manila a green city,” he said. The said phasing out of these vehicles is because of Manila’s transition to use e-trikes instead.  The city government has allotted an initial amount of P120 million to buy 10,000 e-trikes […]
Filipino filmmaker Lav Diaz wins top prize in Venice Film Festival
September 20, 2016

Filipino filmmaker Lav Diaz wins top prize in Venice Film Festival

Renowned Filipino filmmaker Lav Diaz has once again made the country proud as his latest work, Ang Babaeng Humayo (The Woman Who Left), won the top prize in the 73rd Festival del Cinema di Venezia.
Mandarin Hotel to rise in Ayala Triangle by 2020
September 19, 2016

Mandarin Hotel to rise in Ayala Triangle by 2020

The northern tip of Ayala Triangle Gardens will soon be home to a new office tower, a retail podium, parking and civic spaces, and a Mandarin Hotel by 2020.
Anatomy of the Filipino Smartphone User
September 19, 2016

Anatomy of the Filipino Smartphone User

PawnHero, the first online pawnshop in Southeast Asia, has made a handy infographic that talks about how Filipinos specifically use their smartphones.
An award-winning wine dinner with Wolf Blass
September 23, 2016

An award-winning wine dinner with Wolf Blass

A Friday night of food, merriment, and award-winning wine had everyone asking for more at the recently concluded Wolf Blass Wine Dinner held at the Glasshouse, New World Makati Hotel.
The best of Japan’s seasons: visit Nagano Prefecture today!
September 17, 2016

The best of Japan’s seasons: visit Nagano Prefecture today!

Sponsored by the Nagano Prefecture and the Hachijuni Bank, this year’s seminar brought roughly 20 businesses together, twice more than they had last year.
Fashion Philippines stole a limelight at Maison & Objet at Paris Design Week
September 17, 2016

Fashion Philippines stole a limelight at Maison & Objet at Paris Design Week

Filipino fashion accessory companies showcased unique products at Maison et Objet Paris, an international trade fair at the Parc des Exposition in Villepinte this September.
Chef Giuseppe Rivoli’s Signature Dishes at Marco Polo Ortigas Manila
September 20, 2016

Chef Giuseppe Rivoli’s Signature Dishes at Marco Polo Ortigas Manila

One of Marco Polo Ortigas Manila’s flagship restaurant, Cucina, continues to innovate and give its guest a breathtaking dining experience.
Filipino films shortlisted in Oscars 2017
September 16, 2016

Filipino films shortlisted in Oscars 2017

It really is the year of the Filipino film industry! Find out which films have been shortlisted for the Oscars in 2017.
Okada urges cruise lines to consider PH destinations
September 16, 2016

Okada urges cruise lines to consider PH destinations

The Philippines may soon become a cruise destination if Japanese billionaire and gaming magnate Kazuo Okada gets his way.
PH to fast-track national broadband network 
September 16, 2016

PH to fast-track national broadband network 

One of Pres. Duterte’s priorities during his SONA was to improve the country’s slow internet connection to help the country reach new heights… and it might just push through.
Makati dogs get free rabies shot
September 16, 2016

Makati dogs get free rabies shot

In celebration of World Rabies Day, the city government of Makati, through its Veterinary Services Office (MVSO), will provide free anti-rabies vaccination of pets in eight barangays of the city from September 26 to 30.