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FWD Philippines named as one of Asia’s Best Employer Brands for 2016
September 16, 2016

FWD Philippines named as one of Asia’s Best Employer Brands for 2016

FWD Life Philippines added another distinction to its growing list of achievements and recognitions, after recently bagging the honor as one of Asia’s Best Employer Brands. Congratulations!
What you need to know about: Oktoberfest
September 16, 2016

What you need to know about: Oktoberfest

Are you a fan of Oktoberfest? Here are some fun facts you not know of,
Smart unveils ‘most advanced mobile hub’ in PH
September 15, 2016

Smart unveils ‘most advanced mobile hub’ in PH

Isn’t this interactive mobile hub exciting?
NAIAX toll will be free for 1 month starting Sept 22
September 16, 2016

NAIAX toll will be free for 1 month starting Sept 22

Here's something motorists can enjoy...for a month!
Starbucks adds a new line of handcrafted tea beverages to their menu
September 15, 2016

Starbucks adds a new line of handcrafted tea beverages to their menu

Tea lovers will have to rejoice to this!
15 Filipino words added to Oxford Dictionary
September 15, 2016

15 Filipino words added to Oxford Dictionary

It’s time for the whole world to know what 'lechon', 'tabo', and 'lola' means.
DOH launches national hotline for mental health
September 14, 2016

DOH launches national hotline for mental health

PH now has a national hotline for mental health.
The Pantry at Dusit Thani is turning 1 and they have a special buffet rate for you
September 14, 2016

The Pantry at Dusit Thani is turning 1 and they have a special buffet rate for you

Celebrate with The Pantry as they turn a year old with this exciting promo!
Lav Diaz’s ‘Ang Babaeng Humayo’ wins Best Film at 73rd Venice Film Fest
September 15, 2016

Lav Diaz’s ‘Ang Babaeng Humayo’ wins Best Film at 73rd Venice Film Fest

It’s another feather on the cap of Filipino director Lav Diaz as his latest film Ang Babaeng Humayo (The Woman Who Left) won the Golden Lion at the recently concluded Venice Film Festival.
DOLE Hotline 1349 launched for labor and employment queries and complaints
September 15, 2016

DOLE Hotline 1349 launched for labor and employment queries and complaints

Inform your loved ones about the new 'Hopeline Project'.
Philippines gets its first Woman Grandmaster
September 14, 2016

Philippines gets its first Woman Grandmaster

Meet our country’s first Woman Grandmaster!
Here’s how you can get 10% discount on all Uniqlo items!
September 14, 2016

Here’s how you can get 10% discount on all Uniqlo items!

Attention, BDO Rewards Members!
Score an all-expense paid trip to Venice, Italy!
September 14, 2016

Score an all-expense paid trip to Venice, Italy!

Have you ever dreamed of seeing the magnificent city of Venice in Italy? Now is your chance to witness the famed grand canals and gothic palaces of this place through #TravelwithDFS – an Instagram campaign to offer an all-expenses paid adventure to Venice, Italy! All you have to do to for a chance to win this trip of a lifetime is to post your best travel photo with #TravelwithDFS and follow @DFSofficial on Instagram!     You are just one click away from that dream holiday in Venice – Here’s how to participate: 1. Tag or post a photo that best represents the theme of travel using the hashtag #TravelwithDFS […]
3 New Features Instagram Wants You to Know About
September 13, 2016

3 New Features Instagram Wants You to Know About

Heads up, Instagram users! Are you an avid user of the mobile photo sharing app Instagram? Here are some of their newest updates that will level up your Instagram gaming. 1. You can now zoom in photos on your feed!     As one of the most requested features on Instagram, the app has made the “Zoom” feature possible where it lets you pinch to zoom on photos and videos in feed, on profiles, and on Explore. The said feature is available for Instagram on iOS, and will be available on Android in the coming weeks. 2. Add color to your Instagram stories!     Getting tired of the same […]
PH’s Gerard Salonga is new assistant conductor in HK Philharmonic Orchestra
September 13, 2016

PH’s Gerard Salonga is new assistant conductor in HK Philharmonic Orchestra

Award-winning musical conductor Gerard Salonga has been chosen to be the new assistant conductor in the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra (HK Phil) for the 2016-2017 season.   MAESTRO GERARD SALONGA. The new assistant conductor for HK Philharmonic. (Image grabbed from absphilharmonic.blogspot.com)   According to an Inquirer.net report, in an announcement made by the group on Monday (September 12), Salonga and Hong Kong native Vivian Ip, were chosen among 170 applicants worldwide. “We were delighted to attract such a strong field for the position, and that the orchestra and Jaap van Zweden chose two such talented people to share the post. Both Vivian and Gerard are great communicators, and have proven […]
Filipina wins bronze medal in table tennis at Rio Paralympics
September 13, 2016

Filipina wins bronze medal in table tennis at Rio Paralympics

The Philippines bags its first medal in the Rio Paralympics as Josephine Medina wins bronze at the Rio Paralympics in the table tennis event on September 12.   JOSEPHINE MEDINA. Table tennis player from PH wins bronze in Paralympics. (Image by Richard Kalocsai via new.ittf.com)   According to a report by GMA News, Medina scored 11-5, 11-6, 11-7 against 2015 European Para Championships silver medalist Julianne Wolf. The 46-year old debuted for the country in 2006, where she placed 4th in the 2012 London Paralympics. Medina also defeated Norway’s Aida Husic Dahlen during the preliminary rounds, but eventually lost to China’s Jingdian Mao from China. In an interview with the […]
LRT-MRT common station agreement to be signed this month
September 13, 2016

LRT-MRT common station agreement to be signed this month

Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Arthur Tugade has confirmed that the agreement on the LRT-MRT common station will be signed this month. The common station is set to be built between Ayala Land’s Trinoma Mall and SM North EDSA in Quezon City. The station would connect the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3), the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1), and the proposed MRT Line 7 in Quezon City. According to Tugade, stakeholders Ramon Ang of San Miguel Corporation, Manny Pangilinan of Light Rail Manila Consortium and Augusto Zobel, owner of Ayala Malls, have agreed to finalize the project after a private meeting with him. “We tried to meet separately […]
PAL, Cebu Pacific, AirAsia ban usage of Samsung Note 7 on flights
September 13, 2016

PAL, Cebu Pacific, AirAsia ban usage of Samsung Note 7 on flights

Due to safety issues, several airlines in the Philippines namely Philippine Airlines (PAL), Cebu Pacific (Ceb Pac), and Philippines AirAsia issued a travel advisory regarding the usage of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 in their flights.   AIRLINES BAN USAGE OF SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 7. PAL, CebPac, and AirAsia have released their statements regarding this travel advisory. (Image grabbed from itechpost.com)   According to a report by the CNN Philippines, the airlines cite safety reasons for the said ban. Passengers are prohibited to charge and use the said mobile unit on board in all flights following the global recall order for the device. In a statement by PAL on their […]
SM Cinema Movie Sale
September 12, 2016

SM Cinema Movie Sale

Want something fun to do this weekend? Check out SM Cinema’s Movie Sale!     This long weekend, why not get this opportunity to watch movies at a very affordable price? From September 9 to December 7, 2016 watch select newly-released Hollywood movies for only P100 in the #SMCinemaMovieSale! This promo is available at participating branches in Cabanatuan, Cauayan, Clark, Dasmariñas, Davao, Lanang, Pampanga, San Lazaro, Mall of Asia, North Edsa, Megamall, Bacoor, Cebu, Fairview, Iloilo, Manila, Marikina, Southmall, Sta. Mesa, and Seaside City Cebu.* Follow SM Cinema on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to get to know more of their exciting offers. Tickets are available at smcinema.com and on ticket […]
Journey with Japan Airlines by these exciting promos!
September 12, 2016

Journey with Japan Airlines by these exciting promos!

Want to travel to the Land of the Rising Sun? Say no more as Japan Airlines (JAL) invites you to save more in your journey to Hokkaido!