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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 […]

June 10, 2024

Summer Fashion 2015: What to Wear to Work

It is common knowledge that the Philippines is a tropical country. Unfortunately for us, things are about to get hotter than ever in the coming weeks. Surely, we still want to be fashionable even under the heat of the sun. If you don’t have to wear a uniform when going to work, you will be facing the daunting task of putting together a summer work outfit that is chic yet professional at the same. For the third installment of our summer fashion 2015 (read the first and second installements, too!), Philippine Primer have pieces that will take summer power dressing to the next level:   Floral Blouse – – Florals […]

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 […]

May 04, 2015

Witnessing #MayPac While Advancing With Canon

Philippine Primer scored an exclusive invite to Canon’s special screening of the fight of this century! – CHANNELING VEGAS. Guests felt like they were transported to the MGM Grand Arena through Canon’s special invite to the Mayweather vs. Pacquiao match. – “Mananalo si Pacquiao (Pacquiao will win),” Canon president and CEO Lim Kok Hin was all smiles as he welcomed their guests to Blue Leaf Filipinas earlier today, May 3, 2015, for Let’s Get Ready to Advance, Canon’s exclusive invite to witness not only their next generation of business products, but the first super fight of the social media age as well. – CANON’S MR. LIM KOK HIN claims that his […]

December 29, 2015

Ramen Nagi Opens at The Podium

– Famous noodle chain Ramen Nagi opened its 8th branch at The Podium in Mandaluyong last April 30, 2015. Just a week ago, they opened another branch in UP Town Center. – – Clearly, this award winning ramen restaurant is far from holding back. Their growth is continuous and delights many with their delicious bowls of ramen. In December 2013, this popular franchise from Tokyo was first introduced in the Philippines. From then, they have opened 5 more branches at SM MOA, SM North EDSA, Robinsons Magnolia, Robinsons Place and Greenbelt 3. – Red Miso King (P490) – Ramen Nagi is most famous for their Butao King, made with tonkotsu […]

April 29, 2015

A Night in Paris: Speed Dating in the City of Love (A Review)

There’s probably no better place to find your match than in Paris, the city of love. But as it’s literally more than 10,000 kilometers away from Manila, for Telu Events’ fifth speed dating event, they chose the Paris-inspired café Staple and Perk.  – The Paris-themed set up by Telu Events for mood and ambiance. – Registration started at 6 p.m., with each participant receiving a name tag, a dating guide, a date list, and a number. Guys were asked to sit at the table corresponding to their numbers while the girls were asked to stay at a ‘holding area’, the second floor of the cafe, so they could wait more […]

April 29, 2015

Madrid Fusión Manila: A Culinary Tale of Two Cities

Philippine Primer attended the trade exhibition and joined one of the food tunnels held at the biggest gastronomic event that hit Manila. As we said in our previous article, Madrid Fusión Manila is one of the world’s biggest and most forward-thinking culinary events. It has a solid 12-year track record of bridging together cultures through food. This year’s event aims to highlight the 300 years of shared history between the countries Spain and the Philippines. As most of us already know, the Philippines was once a colony of Spain. This explains the similarity in culture, language and most importantly food. – OPEN TO CHEFS, FOODIES and food-and-beverage companies, Madrid Fusion […]

April 28, 2015

The Bandwagon to Wanderland: The Vinyl Record Store Tour

If the first day of the Bandwagon’s journey to Wanderland was all about discovering new music and up-and-coming local artists, the morning of Wanderland 2015 was all about going back to music’s roots and rediscovering the magic of vinyl. Day Two started out with music enthusiasts (Philippine Primer included) meeting up at Market! Market! at Bonifacio Global City to board the Bandwagon Bus. We were immediately treated to an amazing musical experience as Birdforms started their on-board performance as soon as the bus pulled out of the parking lot.    Kara Chung and Nick Lazaro of Birdforms, performing on the Bandwagon Bus   – Nick Lazaro and Kara Chung certainly […]

December 28, 2015

The Bandwagon to Wanderland: Five Reasons Why You Should’ve Joined the Music Tour

A day before Wanderland 2015, an extraordinary group of people came together with one particular thing that bound them together: their love for music. For the first time in the Philippines, the Bandwagon Bus made its rounds around the metro, stopping by the hippest music venues for a taste of local music here in the country. Philippine Primer joined this two-day pre-festival celebration and thoroughly enjoyed the eargasmic experience. Still high, in awe and (sort of) at a loss for words, we give you the top five reasons why you should’ve ditched your usual Friday night habit and joined us during Day One of the journey to Wanderland: … 1. Francis Brew […]

December 29, 2015

Madrid Fusion Manila Opens Today!

For the first time, Manila is hosting the famed Madrid Fusión – the prestigious annual Spanish gastronomic festival where the most popular chefs from all over the world convene. It is also one of the world’s biggest and most forward-thinking culinary events, and has a solid 12-year track record of bridging together cultures through food. – Sample the finest Filipino lechon and Spanish jamon in this year’s biggest gastronomical event. Visit the trade exhibit! – Madrid Fusión this year is focused on the unique relationship of Filipino and Spanish cuisine, with its shared history in the country: a 300-year gastronomic journey, so to speak. It is currently held at the SMX […]