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Estate Wine Offers Fine Wines At Great Deals In Anniversary Sale
March 15, 2021

Estate Wine Offers Fine Wines At Great Deals In Anniversary Sale

Estate Wine offers a great selection of wines at a discounted price to celebrate its fifth anniversary.
Curfew Returns In NCR
March 15, 2021

Curfew Returns In NCR

National Capital Region will be on a curfew again for two weeks.
Culinary Travel: 7 Japanese Restaurants To Visit In Bonifacio Global City
March 15, 2021

Culinary Travel: 7 Japanese Restaurants To Visit In Bonifacio Global City

The Philippine Primer is featuring Japanese Restaurants in Bonifacio Global City.
Facebook Launches Blood Donations Feature In PH
March 11, 2021

Facebook Launches Blood Donations Feature In PH

Facebook launched its Blood Donations feature in the Philippines on March 10, hoping it will garner more potential blood donors across the country.
Squid Feast: 3 Ways To Cook Your Squid
May 10, 2024

Squid Feast: 3 Ways To Cook Your Squid

Philippine Primer shares 3 ways on how to cook your squid.
Japanese Food Crawl In Bonifacio Global City
March 10, 2021

Japanese Food Crawl In Bonifacio Global City

Philippine Primer features 9 more Japanese restaurants in Bonifacio Global City.
Spiral In Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila Celebrates Japanese Spring Festival
March 08, 2021

Spiral In Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila Celebrates Japanese Spring Festival

Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila celebrates the coming of spring with their decadent Japanese offerings throughout the month of March.
Instituto Cervantes Celebrates Women’s Month With Film Series Of Pioneer Spanish Female Filmmakers
March 08, 2021

Instituto Cervantes Celebrates Women’s Month With Film Series Of Pioneer Spanish Female Filmmakers

Instituto Cervantes de Manila presents Pionerasm, an online film cycle, as a tribute to the first Spanish female filmmakers that will throughout March 2021.
The Latest In Travel And Tourism News For The First Week Of March 2021
March 09, 2021

The Latest In Travel And Tourism News For The First Week Of March 2021

Philippine Primer lists down and summarizes important news and updates covering tourism for March 2021.
Toyota Santa Rosa: Home of Excellent Car Services in the Philippines
April 29, 2022

Toyota Santa Rosa: Home of Excellent Car Services in the Philippines

Toyota Santa Rosa is the biggest dealer branch that offers quality and excellent customer service.
8 Japanese Restaurants To Try In Bonifacio Global City
March 11, 2021

8 Japanese Restaurants To Try In Bonifacio Global City

In the March 2021 issue of Philippine Primer, we take you to new-heights of Japanese food adventure in BGC.
DOT Supports Streamlining Of Travel Regulations, Requirements
March 02, 2021

DOT Supports Streamlining Of Travel Regulations, Requirements

The Department of Tourism supports the streamlining of travel requirements and regulations imposed by local government units to boost the tourism sector.
Ramen Crawl Through Bonifacio Global City
March 02, 2021

Ramen Crawl Through Bonifacio Global City

Philippine Primer lists the best ramen restaurants in BGC.
Okada Manila Receives Second Forbes Five-Star Rating
March 05, 2021

Okada Manila Receives Second Forbes Five-Star Rating

Forbes Travel Guide awards Okada Manila its second Five-Star Rating in its 2021 Star Awards.
New And Returning Netflix Series, Originals, and More For March 2021
February 26, 2021

New And Returning Netflix Series, Originals, and More For March 2021

Here's the complete list of shows, Originals, movies, and more Netflix will release for March 2021.
Embark On A Spiritual Journey At Edenic Archipelago Art Exhibit
February 23, 2021

Embark On A Spiritual Journey At Edenic Archipelago Art Exhibit

Sustainable PH and Christian+Collective bring Edenic Archipelago at Art Lounge Manila in The Podium on Mar 1-7, 2021 to show what the Philippines would look like in a state that is completely sustainable guided by biblical principles.
LIST: Where to Buy Filipiniana Attire in Metro Manila
April 08, 2024

LIST: Where to Buy Filipiniana Attire in Metro Manila

Updated as of February 26, 2021 In Filipino culture, formal celebrations like weddings, graduation, and even communions. Barong on the other hand for men and also is the traditional wear of Filipinos before and even now. For those who do not know, Filipiniana is a traditional gown worn by women in the Philippines during the Spanish Era. These clothes are worn during the Buwan ng Wika, special occasions such as parties, events, and weddings. In most schools, kids are asked to wear Filipiniana and Barongs for the month of August as a part of the celebration. We’ve listed down some shops where you can buy Filipiniana or Barongs in Manila.   Kultura Filipino […]
LIST: Local Footwear Brands in the Philippines
April 03, 2024

LIST: Local Footwear Brands in the Philippines

Updated as of February 26, 2021. Looking for sturdy and stylish footwear to strut with? Check out these locally-made shoes that dominate the fashion scene in the Philippines when it comes to shoes, sandals, and everything footwear! Rusty Lopez Started in 1977, Rusty Lopez is one of trusted local brands when it comes to shoes. Rusty Lopez is known for its product quality as they produce men, women, kids, school, sporty, and formal footwear line. Banana Peel Image from Banana Peel’s Facebook page Want a stylish yet affordable flip flop? Check Banana Peel! It’s the first flip flop concept store in the Philippines. They produce “ultra chic, athletic, and classic […]
Gov’t To Ban Stirrers, Straws Nationwide
February 23, 2021

Gov’t To Ban Stirrers, Straws Nationwide

Plastic coffee stirrers and soft drink straws are no longer allowed in about a year.
Smoking Is Thrice Deadlier Than COVID-19: Experts
February 19, 2021

Smoking Is Thrice Deadlier Than COVID-19: Experts

Experts from Turkey claim that smoking is three times deadlier than COVID-19, according to their studies.