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Award-winning Japanese Film Passage of Life to be Showcased at Cinemalaya 17
August 17, 2021

Award-winning Japanese Film Passage of Life to be Showcased at Cinemalaya 17

Japan Foundation, Manila brings award-winning film Passage of Life at the Cinemalaya 17: Philippine Independent Film Festival.
Hotel Okura Manila Unveils New Teppanyaki Bentos for Takeaway and Delivery
April 05, 2024

Hotel Okura Manila Unveils New Teppanyaki Bentos for Takeaway and Delivery

Hotel Okura Manila introduces their brand new teppanyaki bento sets for take out and delivery through Okura at Home.
TPB to Host PHITEX 2021 Hybrid Edition this September
August 16, 2021

TPB to Host PHITEX 2021 Hybrid Edition this September

The Tourism Promotions Board Philippines will be hosting the Philippine Travel Exchange on Sept 19-23 at Subic Bay.
The Maya Kitchen Kicks off August Cooking Classes this ECQ
April 05, 2024

The Maya Kitchen Kicks off August Cooking Classes this ECQ

The Maya Kitchen announces its slew of online cooking classes this ECQ.
Pinoy Pride: 6 Filipinos to Compete at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics
August 13, 2021

Pinoy Pride: 6 Filipinos to Compete at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics

Philippines is sending 6 presentatives to compete in different fields in the upcoming Tokyo 2020 Paralympics from Aug 24 to Sept 5.
From Paris With Love: Olympics 2024 sets in France
August 14, 2021

From Paris With Love: Olympics 2024 sets in France

After the successful event of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics in Japan, the torch is now in France for Pari 2024 Olympics.
‘BAKUNA BENEFITS’: 200 Plus Restos offer Discounts and Deals for Vaccinated People
April 05, 2024

‘BAKUNA BENEFITS’: 200 Plus Restos offer Discounts and Deals for Vaccinated People

Smart Communication tied up with private sectors in the food and beverages business to offer discounts and deals for vaccinated people.
Outdoor Exercises Prohibited in Metro Manila During ECQ
August 11, 2021

Outdoor Exercises Prohibited in Metro Manila During ECQ

MMC bans outdoor exercises in Metro Manila during ECQ.
DOTr: MRT-3, LRT-2, PNR offer Free Ride to Vaccinated APORs During ECQ
August 11, 2021

DOTr: MRT-3, LRT-2, PNR offer Free Ride to Vaccinated APORs During ECQ

The Department of Transportation is offering free rides for MRT-3 and LRT-2 to all passengers who are vaccinated from Aug 6 to 20.
Ugly Delicious: 7 Popular Exotic Filipino Dishes
March 26, 2024

Ugly Delicious: 7 Popular Exotic Filipino Dishes

The Philippine Primer shares a list of some of the most popular exotic dish in the Philippines.
No Dine-in, No Problem: Restaurants in Manila Accepting Take Out and Delivery Orders during ECQ
February 14, 2024

No Dine-in, No Problem: Restaurants in Manila Accepting Take Out and Delivery Orders during ECQ

The Philippine Primer lists down restaurants that offers takeouts and deliveries during the ECQ from Aug 5-20.
LOCKDOWN SERIES: 6 Important Things to Know About ECQ
August 06, 2021

LOCKDOWN SERIES: 6 Important Things to Know About ECQ

The government places Metro Manila under ECQ again due to a new strain of coronavirus: the Delta variant.
PH to Bag Multiple Medals since L.A. 1932 Olympics
August 10, 2021

PH to Bag Multiple Medals since L.A. 1932 Olympics

The Philippine Primer gives an aupdate on our athlete's standings in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
PSA: Major Mall Schedules in NCR from Jul 31 to Aug 20
August 03, 2021

PSA: Major Mall Schedules in NCR from Jul 31 to Aug 20

The Philippine Primer list down the schedules of Major Malls in the Metro from July 31 to August 20.
Go Shopping Philippines Brings Digital Malling to a Higher Level of Quality and Style
August 02, 2021

Go Shopping Philippines Brings Digital Malling to a Higher Level of Quality and Style

Go Shopping Philippines aims to elevate online shopping experience through quality services and products on their multi-feature app.
DOT: More Tourism Workers in Boracay to Receive COVID-19 Vax
July 30, 2021

DOT: More Tourism Workers in Boracay to Receive COVID-19 Vax

Through the initiative of the Department of Tourism, the municipality of Aklan allocates an additional 10,000 COVID-19 shots for tourism workers in Boracay.
Everything New on Netflix this August 2021
July 28, 2021

Everything New on Netflix this August 2021

Philippine Primer shares a list of new content coming to Netflix this August 2021.
Nobu Manila at City of Dreams brings back the Sunday Brunch
May 14, 2024

Nobu Manila at City of Dreams brings back the Sunday Brunch

Nobu Manila brings back its eat-all-you-can brunch and offers 25% discount to fully vaccinated diners.
WEATHER UPDATE: Habagat to Bring Rain to Parts of Luzon, Western Visayas
July 28, 2021

WEATHER UPDATE: Habagat to Bring Rain to Parts of Luzon, Western Visayas

Habagat will continue to bring rain moderate to heary rains over Luzon and Western Visayas in the next 24 hours.
LOOK: Manila, Taguig offer Free Swab Tests, Here’s How to Avail
July 27, 2021

LOOK: Manila, Taguig offer Free Swab Tests, Here’s How to Avail

The city of Manila and Taguig offer Free Swab Test.