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Prego is giving big discounts on weekdays!
August 25, 2016

Prego is giving big discounts on weekdays!

Every day is a cheat day at Prego Italian Restaurant, City of Dreams Manila! Dine with them every weekday from 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm and get 30% off on their selected pastas and pizzas.     For inquiries and reservations, please call  02-893-4155. Terms & Conditions • Offer is only valid on WEEKDAYS from 3:00 – 6:00 PM. • Promo runs all-year-round. • Other discounts and vouchers cannot be combined with this offer, including Senior Citizen and PWD discount • 30% discount promo is only valid on selected pastas and pizzas* For more information, please click here.
Change has come: Philippine crime rate down by 31%
August 24, 2016

Change has come: Philippine crime rate down by 31%

On the second day of the senate hearing regarding the alleged extrajudicial killings (EJK), Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Ronald Dela Rosa reported the number of crimes in July 2016, which was significantly lower compared to last year.   CRIME RATE IN PH LOWERED. (Photo grabbed from Rappler)   According to Dela Rosa, there was a “very significant decrease” in rape incidents and a “downward trend” in crimes such as murder, homicide, homicide, robbery, theft, car theft, motor theft, and physical injuries. 11, 800 crimes were tallied in July 2016 compared to that of July 2015 that recorded 17,105, as seen in a video of the press conference from CNN […]
#DindoPH: Typhoon enters PAR but will not make landfall
August 24, 2016

#DindoPH: Typhoon enters PAR but will not make landfall

A typhoon known internationally as “Lionrock” just entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) and is now known as typhoon “Dindo.”   TYPHOON DINDO WAS LAST seen 1,200 East Northeast of Itbayat, Batanes. (Satellite image from Dost_pagasa Facebook page)   A severe weather bulletin issued by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) at 1 p.m. today said that Dindo will have maximum sustained winds of 130 kph near its center and gustiness of up to 160 kph. Dindo will not make landfall as it is expected to stay within the same area, roughly 1,200 km East Northeast of Itbayat, Batanes. It is expected to move South Southwest […]
World’s largest pearl? 34kg giant pearl found in Palawan
August 24, 2016

World’s largest pearl? 34kg giant pearl found in Palawan

The world’s largest natural giant pearl may have just been found in Palawan if the Puerto Princesa Tourism Office gets it certified as the biggest in the world.   PERLAS NG PUERTO. Dubbed by the Puerto Princesa as “Perlas ng Puerto” (Pearl of Puerto), could this really be the largest natural giant pearl in the world? (Photo by Aileen Amurao via her Facebook account)   Dubbed by the tourism office as “Perlas ng Puerto,” the giant clam shell-shaped pearl weighs in at a staggering 34 kilograms. According to City Tourism Officer Aileen Cynthia Amurao, the pearl was owned by a relative and was considered a “lucky charm.” Her relative, a […]
New World Manila Bay bartender, to represent PH in IBA-World Cocktail Championship
August 30, 2016

New World Manila Bay bartender, to represent PH in IBA-World Cocktail Championship

To represent the Philippines in the World Cocktail Championship 2016, three-time medalist and New World Manila Bay Hotel’s bartender Jessie Ray Clasicas will again be competing for the International Bartenders Association (IBA)-World Cocktail Championship on October 16 to 21, at the Imperial Hotel Tokyo, in Japan.   JESSIE RAY CLASICAS. (Photo grabbed from bartending.lv)   Clasicas, who has already been awarded as a three-time world medalist, will be showcasing his expertise when it comes to the art of bartending as he will be having Mozart Vodka for the main ingredient in the competition. According to Travelife’s report, “his inspiration behind the cocktail was a mix of flavors that will bring […]
AsiaPOP Comicon Manila 2016 released its final Roster of Celebrity Headliners
August 24, 2016

AsiaPOP Comicon Manila 2016 released its final Roster of Celebrity Headliners

Fandoms unite! Stars from some of your favorite series are coming to Manila for the biggest pop culture gathering in the country dubbed, AsiaPOP Comicon Manila 2016 (APCC Manila), which is slated on August 26 to 28 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City.     First on the list of Hollywood celebrities is Nicholas Hoult. He is best known for playing mutant scientist Beast in X-Men: First Class and X-Men: Days of Future Past, War Boy Nuxin in Mad Max: Fury Road, protagonist Jack in Jack the Giant Slayer, and R in Warm Bodies.     Joe Dempsie aka Gendry in the HBO hit series Game of Thrones […]
Baby girl born on a Cebu Pacific flight, awarded 1-M travel reward points
August 23, 2016

Baby girl born on a Cebu Pacific flight, awarded 1-M travel reward points

Last August 19 (Sunday), a Filipina gave birth to a healthy baby girl while onboard a Cebu Pacific plane flight from Dubai to Manila.   (Photo from Missy Umandal Facebook via Inquirer.net)   With the help of Cebu Pacific’s cabin crew and two other flight passengers who happened to be registered nurses, a baby girl named Haven, born 32 weeks premature, was successfully delivered about four hours after a Cebu Pacific plane left Dubai. Since this is the first time that such an “extraordinary” event happened in Cebu Pacific’s 20 years in operation, the baby was awarded 1 million GetGo points with no expiration and are transferable under the carrier’s […]
Hall M: Asia’s first Marvel Showcase to be launched at AsiaPOP Comicon Manila
August 23, 2016

Hall M: Asia’s first Marvel Showcase to be launched at AsiaPOP Comicon Manila

AsiaPOP Comicon (APCC) Manila 2016 is touted as the biggest three-day pop culture extravaganza. For three days, visitors will be inundated with everything related to pop culture, including a first for Asia: Hall M. But what exactly is Hall M?   NOTHING LIKE IT. It’s Asia’s first, and we’re hoping it won’t be the last.   Hall M is a showcase of Marvel content in gaming, television, and movies. It’s an exclusive look at what lies ahead for Marvel: all the sights, sounds, and spectacles you won’t see anywhere else. Fans will be treated to never-before-seen footage – apart from the San Diego Comic Con – of Doctor Strange at […]
Selected Filipino films to compete in Film Festival in Europe
August 22, 2016

Selected Filipino films to compete in Film Festival in Europe

The Filipino film industry is continuously excelling in the world stage as six films from the Philippines are competing in various categories at the International Filmmaker Festival of World Cinema Berlin in Germany from October 22 to 29.   IADYA MO KAMI. (Photo grabbed from showbizninjaph.blogspot.com)   Sourced from Inquirer’s report, part of the films included to premier in the film fest is Iadya Mo Kami (Deliver Us), vying for four trophies in the Foreign Language film section for best lead actor (Allen Dizon), supporting actor (Eddie Garcia), director (Mel Chionglo), and foreign language feature film. It is also competing for top honors in a film festival in Italy on […]
The newest branch of St. Marc Café is now open at Evia Lifestyle Center, Las Pinas
August 30, 2016

The newest branch of St. Marc Café is now open at Evia Lifestyle Center, Las Pinas

The 6th addition to the growing outlet of the popular specialty bakery and patisserie from Japan, St. Marc Café in the Philippines just marked a sweet landing at Evia Lifestyle Center, Las Pinas last July 15.     Though this branch of St. Marc is the newest in the country, nothing much has changed from their other previous branches in Greenbelt, SM Megamall, UP Town Center, SM North Edsa and Robinson’s Place Manila, when it comes to its interiors. The branch still exemplifies the same cosy and welcoming ambience, good service and friendly staff and surely the excellent food.   PERFECT PLACE for some chill time with friends!   But […]
PH to Withdraw from UN: Is it possible?
August 24, 2016

PH to Withdraw from UN: Is it possible?

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte strikes again in his early morning press conference held yesterday, August 21, at the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Depot in Davao City: he asked the United Nations (UN) to remove the Philippines from the organization.   (Photo of Pres. Duterte from Presidential Communications Operations Office; UN Logo grabbed from Wikimedia Commons)   He started by saying that the government already had numbers on how many lives the drug trade has affected versus the number of bodies the war on drugs has taken. He also criticized the UN by asking where they were during the country’s worst times. “When were you here the last […]
Curtains drawn as Rio Olympics comes to an end
August 22, 2016

Curtains drawn as Rio Olympics comes to an end

The biggest international sporting event in the world ends its 31st season as Olympics 2016 held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil concludes the two-week long event on August 21.   HEROES OF THE GAMES. Olympic athletes walk during the Closing ceremony of Olympics 2016 in Rio. (Photo grabbed from npr.org)   The three-hour concluding ceremony showcased Brazilian culture through a colorful event as thousands of fans and competing athletes ended the game by a street carnival parade. Highlights include human formation of iconic Rio landmarks such as the Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain, Brazilian model Izabel Goulart leading a parade of women and dancers joined by a sound track […]
From #Rio2016 to #Tokyo2020: the Olympic hand-off to end all Olympic hand-offs (to date)
August 22, 2016

From #Rio2016 to #Tokyo2020: the Olympic hand-off to end all Olympic hand-offs (to date)

The 2016 Rio Olympics have finally come to a close. The US tallied the most gold medals in the tournament, with Michael Phelps, Katie Ledecky, and Simone Biles leading the way; Usain Bolt immortalized himself with his third straight 100-meter gold medal, and the Philippines gets its first taste of Olympic hardware 20 years after it won silver at the 1996 Atlanta Games. Also read: Curtains drawn as Rio Olympics comes to an end These were good highlights, but none would probably compare to what Japan just pulled off during the closing ceremonies.   YES, YOUR EYES ARE NOT DECEIVING YOU. That is Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe with a […]
Mega Harbor port Project, set to be implemented in Davao City
August 22, 2016

Mega Harbor port Project, set to be implemented in Davao City

In a press release by the Philippine News Agency (PNA), the P39-billion Mega Harbor Project in Davao City is set to be implemented towards creating a “Global Mindanao.”   MEGA HARBOR PORT PROJECT. (Photo by MAO Signing | Jeshleo Carungay, grabbed from magmanews.com)   This mega harbor port development project, which is to be put into operation in Davao City, aims to enable Davao to bloom as the capital of East Asia Growth Area (EAGA). Also, according to Mega Harbour Chairman Reghis M. Romero II, this project can help the entire Philippines to take advantage of this strategic location in Southeast Asia. Based on the description of the project, this […]
Asia World Hospitality conducts certified guest service professionals workshop
August 19, 2016

Asia World Hospitality conducts certified guest service professionals workshop

  Asia World Hospitality, the official representative of American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI) in the Philippines, conducted its first Certified Guest Service Professionals (CGSP) workshop last July 28 and 29 at the University of Santo Tomas. With 16 participants from the host university, joined by delegates from Europcar and Ace and Associates, the CGSP is a guest service training program developed by AHLEI to help employees become guest and service-oriented, able to provide personalized service to exceed customers’ expectations. The CGSP designation is recognized around the world, the holders of the CGSP certifications are the first choice of international hotel groups and major cruise lines globally. It is […]
PH receives first coastguard vessel from Japan
August 19, 2016

PH receives first coastguard vessel from Japan

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) received the first of 10 new multi-role response vessels from Japan on Thursday (August 18).   JAPAN GIVES VESSELS TO PH. (Photo grabbed from inquirer.net)   This first vessel was named Tubbataha, a 44-meter vessel which was named after PCG lighthouse situated at the Tubbataha Marine National Park in Palawan. The other vessels to come until 2018 will also be named after the PCG lighthouses, and these will be deployed in Manila, La Union, and Puerto Princesa. According to an Inquirer report, PCG said that the vessel will be used for “search-and-rescue, law enforcement, and transport purposes.” These ships were built in Japan and supported […]
Free for life at the National Library! NLP Card now optional
August 18, 2016

Free for life at the National Library! NLP Card now optional

The internet may have officially taken over as the go-to resource for students and teachers alike, but libraries, like the National Library of the Philippines (NLP), are still the best option for those who want reliable sources.   Main entrance of the National Library of the Philippines (Photo by Franz Miko Verzon via Wikimedia Commons)   Imagine the smile on people’s faces when NLP announced on their Facebook page that they will no longer require anyone to have a library card to access their archives. All you need to do is present a valid ID and register at their IT Division. For those who still want to avail of the […]
Filipino Restaurant Bad Saint named as Top 2 Best New Dining Place in US
August 18, 2016

Filipino Restaurant Bad Saint named as Top 2 Best New Dining Place in US

A Washington-based Filipino restaurant named Bad Saint made it to America’s Best New Restaurants 2016 List by the Bon Appétit magazine.   BAD SAINT. This Filipino restaurant makes it to the top list of America’s Nest New Restaurants in 2016. (Photo by Farrah Skeiky via Bad Saint’s Facebook account.)   Owned by Genevieve Cunanan and Nick Pimentel, together with their Filipino-American chef Tom Cunanan, the best of Filipino food has already made waves in the United States, thanks to Bad Saint. Andrew Knowlton, editor of the renowned American food magazine Bon Appétit, praised the restaurant dishes Ukoy, “a mix of freshwater shrimp fritter, sweet potato, and cilantro” and Adobong Dilaw, […]
New World Makati Hotel invites diners to enjoy the best of Canadian Beef
August 18, 2016

New World Makati Hotel invites diners to enjoy the best of Canadian Beef

Homemade Grass Fed Prime Rib Roast   New World Makati Hotel, in partnership with Canada Beef International Institute and with the support of the Canadian Embassy, invites diners to experience the Canadian Beef Advantage once again.  A product of Canada’s abundant natural landscape and sustainable ranching techniques, Canadian beef is of the highest quality – well-marbled, flavorful and nutrient-packed premium food recognized worldwide as some of the best beef in the world.   Sumptuous Canadian beef at New World Makati Hotel   The hotel’s culinary team, led by Executive Chef Robert Davis, offers a satisfying dining experience through a hotel-wide food promotion from 1 to 30 September 2016.   Jasmine […]
FWD Life Philippines wins 2 honours at the 1st Insurance Asia Awards
August 17, 2016

FWD Life Philippines wins 2 honours at the 1st Insurance Asia Awards

FWD Life Philippines, the fastest growing insurance company in the country today, bagged two prestigious awards at this year’s Asian Banking and Finance Insurance Asia Awards (IAA)m which recognized the best in the Asian insurance industry at the Shangri-La Hotel in Singapore on July 20.     FWD was hailed as the Marketing Initiative of the Year with their innovative health and awareness advocacy campaign known as Live to Move. The campaign encouraged an active and healthier lifestyle among Filipinos empowering them to get ready to live their lives to the fullest. They are also awarded the “Digital Insurance Initiative of the year” recognizing their “Life Is” campaign which highlighted […]