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December 28, 2015

SM Advantage Card 2-HOUR Special: Additional 10% OFF on May 29

Be the first in line when SM opens its doors for the opening of the 3-DAY SALE up to 70% Discount at SM Makati, SM Cubao, SM Harrison and SM Quiapo branches from May 29 to May 31! – Photo from SM Advantage Card – However, on May 29, 2015, Friday, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 NN, shop and present your SM Advantage, SM Prestige or BDO Rewards card at the time of your payment, and get ADDITIONAL 10% OFF on selected products! Here are the following participating merchants of the 2-HOUR SPECIAL: 1. THE SM STORE (department store) 2. Uniqlo (apparel) 3. Kultura Filipino (handicraft) 4. Forever 21 (apparel) […]

February 28, 2017

ANNOUNCEMENT: Philippine Primer Office is Closed on May 29-31, 2015

Please be informed that Philippine Primer office will be closed on Friday, May 29,2015, due to company outing. Our office will be back to its normal operation on Monday, June 1. Your understanding is greatly appreciated. Thank you! –

December 28, 2015

JAL Bonus Miles Campaign: New JMB Customers First Flight Bonus Mileage Promo

For new and first time members of Japan Airlines Mileage Bank (JMB), especially those who are living in Jakarta, Hanoi and Manila, YOU have the opportunity to receive bonus miles from JAL when you fly on selected routes with selected fares during March 9, 2015 (Mon) to July 31, 2015 (Fri). – (Screen grabbed from JAL) – So what are the selected routes and fares? All routes of JAL Flight Jakarta / Hanoi / Manila – Tokyo (Narita), including the Hanoi – Tokyo (Narita) code-share flights with JAL flight number (JL5000 / JL5001) are eligible to participate. Ho Chi Minh City – Tokyo (Narita and Haneda) flights, however, are not eligible. […]

December 28, 2015

go-en’s 3rd Anniversary Matsuri: Totally Sugoi!

Go-en celebrated their 3rd year with kendama, karaoke, kimonos and, of course, ramen – 50% off ramen! – HIGH AND MIGHTY. An authentric Kodomo no Hi suit of armor displayed in the window together with other Japanese pride, welcomes the customers during the special occasion. – It was two days of superb and non-stop contests, celebration, and dining as Go-en commemorated their 2015 anniversary on May 9 and 10 at go-en The Japanese Ramen Shoppe in Quezon City. The festivity had different awesome games and activities and offered their best-selling ramen at 50% off. – GOENKENDAMA. Nothing beats kendama while listening to J-Rock music. – The event had Japanese games […]

December 28, 2015

Art BGC The One Festival: First Mural Viewing Party is Colossal!

FAILE paints the One Global Place Open Lot. It was Saturday, May 23, 2015, and the festival has indeed begun. – FAILE and their mural – International artist FAILE started working on their contribution to the first-ever mural-centric arts festival. Located on the 5th and 26th streets at Bonifacio Global City, the wall of the 28-storey One Global Building served as the blank canvass for their unique art. Many people visited the site to witness the making of the mural first-hand. It was definitely more than that, though – it was a party. There were food carts and food stalls on the venue serving snacks, drinks, and cocktails to the […]

December 28, 2015

Game On: Taking Comedy to the Next Level

Spontaneous, impromptu, and outrageously funny – This is Improv. The night of May 21, 2015 was a night brimming with bursts of laughs and giggles as Silly People’s Improv Theater (SPIT) and Switch Improv with special guest stars Phil and James Younghusband amused everyone at Game On held at Puñta Manila. The event was the kickoff of their fundraising series for the Manila Improv Festival 2015 that will happen this whole month of July. – FOR LETTER E, EMOTIONS! SPIT performs a song drawn from the audience’s ideas of things people play. – The show started at 9PM with SPIT welcoming everyone with a hilarious song number featuring things that night’s […]

December 28, 2015

Teach What You Know: A Productive Summer Crafternoon

Productive, informative, and most importantly, fun! Teach What You Know: A Summer Crafternoon met all our expectations and even exceeded some! . . . Last Saturday (May 16, 2015), Philippine Primer went to the Philexcel Arts Center in Clarkfield, Pampanga to be part of an awesome crafternoon. A crafternoon, according to the organizers is “an afternoon devoted to the joys of crafting”. Quite accurate, as the afternoon wasn’t just about learning the basics of different crafts, but also about the joy you can feel from making art. The turnout wasn’t too big, with only a little over twenty people at the event, but this actually worked to the participants’ advantage. […]

May 19, 2015

Color Manila Nite Run: Painting the Town Neon

During the Black Light Edition of this infamous night fun run, Philippine Primer measured just how far we can glow.  . THOUSANDS OF PARTICIPANTS glowed neon at the event that night. . After the successful Watsons Color Manila Challenge, we definitely wanted more. And apparently, so did thousands of excited participants in their dri-fit shirts, headlamps and rubber shoes as we all flocked to Filinvest City, Alabang last May 16, 2015 for Color Manila Nite Run: Black Light Edition. . NEON COLORS EVERYWHERE. Dance and music kicked off the fun run. . The fun run was not a timed event, so there were a lot of participants who opted to walk […]

December 28, 2015

Slidefest Philippines: Eat. Slip. Slide. Repeat!

Slidefest brought 1,000 ft of happiness down south over the weekend! . NO BEACH? NO PROBLEM! Slidefest Philippines thought of cooling down the summer in the city. . Slidefest Philippines in Filinvest is the second slip-and-slide water event this summer and it proved to be the best. The event was held at Pacific Rim Street, Filinvest near Palms Resort on May 16 and 17, 2015. Around 6,000 sliders attended the festival! The moment you enter the venue, the fun instantly starts. Both sides of the street that lead to the slide’s entrance were filled with food trucks, food stalls, and booths set up by the event’s sponsors. . . FUN […]

December 29, 2015

Manila Urban Design Festival: Let Go, Notice More, Use Everything

Philippine Primer took part of the Curiosity Design Research during #MNLUrbanDesign’s  Day 1 Festival.   FUNNY AND INFORMATIVE. Gabe Mercado explains the proper attitude during an urban crisis in an entertaining way. . An all-captivated crowd gathered for the most engaging urban designing workshop with Curiosity, a Manila-based design research agency on Saturday afternoon of May 16, 2015 during the Maynila Urban Design Week Festival held at 115 Maginhawa Street, Quezon City. The event was filled with fun and enthusiasm as they paused, reflected, and discussed on how to get rid of pollution, traffic, and congestion in Manila, and how to move forward towards and inclusive and sustainable urban future. It was […]

May 15, 2015

Ayala Museum’s OpenSpace: Voltes V and the Martial Law Art-ified

Philippine Primer got the chance to volt in with Toym Imao as the Ayala Museum launched its newest exhibition area. – A CAROZZA-LIKE INSTALLMENT, Last, Lost, Lust for Four Forgotten Episodes, stands tall in all its 13-foot glory at OpenSpace. Photo courtesy of the Ayala Museum – On May 14, 2015, the Ayala Museum launched its new outdoor exhibition area, OpenSpace at the Ayala Museum Plaza. It aims to bring art beyond the walls of its galleries and out to the public eye. “[It is] a public site for dialogue and interaction with contemporary art and artists,” described Ayala Museum Senior Curator Ditas Samson during the launch. – MARCOS’ HALF […]

December 28, 2015

OUDON: 50% OFF Lunch Menu

The popular, authentic noodle store Oudon opened last March. – Zaru Oudon with Small Tori Gomoku Gohan（P320） – Oudon with Small Tori Gomoku Gohan（P320） – The store exudes a spacious and pleasantJapanese-style rooms. When you enter the store, you will hear the soothing music of the shamisen. – Oudon exudes calm atmosphere. – The store can seat 74 people, with 3 private rooms (6 seats in one private room). By removing the partitions of private rooms, you can make a reservation for a large number of people (up to 22 people). Also, the store can be used for business meetings, banquets or the like. – Oudon’s exterior – If you […]

December 28, 2015

C’ Italian Dining Salcedo: Buy 1 Entrée Get 1 Panizza Limited Promo with VISA Card Holders

Hey there, VISA Credit Card Holders! C’ Italian Dining, the home of THE original panizza, has some great news for you! Starting May 16, 2015, when you order one (1) entrée from the menu and use your VISA card, you are entitled for one (1) regular size panizza for FREE! Isn’t that great? – One of their best-sellers, Angelico (Solo P300, La Famiglia P560) Topping: chorizo, salami, bacon, mushrooms – For those of you who do not know, a panizza is a panini and pizza combined. Originally from C’ Itailan Dining in Pampanga, this one-of-a-kind dish is presented into thin strips of dough pizza, topped with alfalfa and arugula sprouts, […]

December 28, 2015

The Philippine Pythons: Making History on Touch Football

– The Philippine Pythons garnered a seat among other competing countries as this year’s underdog in the 2015 Fit Touch World Cup but proved to be a force to be dealt with! The recently concluded Fit Touch World Cup was held in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia from April 28, to May 3, 2015. The Philippines was new on the international playing field, along with Chile, China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, United Arab Emirates, and was out to gain a world ranking in touch rugby. The roster listed 84 teams played in a total of 9 divisions. – – The Women’s National Touch Football Team, the Philippine Pythons, represented the […]

December 28, 2015

Pharmaton’s Life Changers’ Challenge: Success in Numbers

– Pharmaton is leading a nationwide campaign called the “Life Changers’ Challenge: Success in Numbers” which is expected to spark a greater change. The competition aims to find the next Pharmaton Life Changer whose success will be defined not by the material factor of their ideas but, rather, by assessing how it may greatly touch other people’s lives. Last April 28, 2015, Tuesday, Pharmaton officially launched “Life Changers’ Challenge: Success in Numbers” at Seda in Bonifacio Global City. During the launch, the Pharmaton Life Changers were present. Chef Rob Pengson, culinary educator, Peter “Futkalero Pedro” Amores, sports advocate, and Reese Fernandez-Ruiz, Rags2Riches founder, all graced the event and shared their […]

May 11, 2015

Norwegian Gastronomic Delights by Chef Markus Peter Dybwad

Werdenberg International along with I’m Angus Steak House and Santi’s Delicatessen will be bringing back Chef Markus Peter Dybwad to the Philippines for almost a week of Norwegian Gastronomic Delights! – – A budding chef at Berkshire’s 3 Michelin starred restaurant, The Fat Duck, Chef Dybwad will be preparing a five-course meal for both lunch and dinner from May 18 to 23.  There is no doubt that bigger and better plates will be sent out from the kitchen this year.  Since traditional Norwegian cuisine is popular for their take on seafood dishes, he will be incorporating this and a bit of South East Asian flavor in his dishes. – Potted […]

May 07, 2015

Go-En Ramen’s 3rd Anniversary Matsuri: 50% Off Ramen

To commemorate their third year in the business, Go-En Ramen is holding their 3rd Anniversary Matsuri! Enjoy exciting activities, get awesome goodies and play traditional games, such as Kingyo Sukui (goldfish scooping), Yoyo Tsuri (yoyo balloon fishing), Wanage (ring toss) and Suikawari (watermelon splitting)! – – The best part? Enjoy 50% off their best-selling ramen from May 8 to 10! Get their Shoyu, Cheese, Kogashi Shoyu, Karamiso, Tantanmen and Mabo ramen at half its P350-380 original prize! – – Don’t miss their Karaoke Contest on Saturday, May 9 and their Kendama Contest on Sunday, May 10! Kendama is a traditional Japanese toy made of ball and string. The concept is […]

December 29, 2015

Exclusive Interview: The Chefs of Madrid Fusión Manila

Learn more about two culinary masters who graced the event: Chef Andoni Luis Aduriz and Chef Paco Roncero. Yes, it has been ten days week since the biggest gastronomical event of the year, but we are definitely not over it! Philippine Primer enjoyed attending the first day of the International Gastronomical Congress and tasting different cheeses and more at the food tunnel, but we still have a lot more to share! Behind a great dish is a masterful chef. Madrid Fusión Manila was teeming with them: great dishes perfect for this culinary feast and even greater, multi-awarded chefs. Philippine Primer was able to speak with two of them about the […]

December 28, 2015

EXTENDED: Win FREE ENTRY to MTV MUSIC EVOLUTION: HIP-HOP 2015!

– Are you ready for the most happening hip-hop and art event in the metro? Witness the evolution of the hip-hop genre with international and local acts: Naughty by Nature Apl.de.ap YG DJ Mustard Gloc-9 Abra – We’re all very excited and we have a bunch of entry wristbands to give away! Get special passes from Philippine Primer! Ten (10) lucky winners will be chosen! All you have to do is: 1. Like MTV Asia’s Facebook page. 2. Like Philippine Primer’s Facebook page. 3.  Answer this question by commenting on Facebook post: – Who are you most excited to see in MTV Music Evolution 2015 happening on May 17 at […]