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Canceled: Sinulog 2021 Activities
January 11, 2021

Canceled: Sinulog 2021 Activities

Organizers decided to cancel all physical activities of the Sinulog Festival 2021 due to pandemic.
Japan Embassy Starts Accepting Applicants for 2021 MEXT Scholarship
January 08, 2021

Japan Embassy Starts Accepting Applicants for 2021 MEXT Scholarship

The Japanese Embassy's Japan Information and Culture Center is now accepting interested applicants for the 2021 MEXT Scholarship Program.
8 Restaurants That Debut Around Upscale Manila in 2020
January 08, 2021

8 Restaurants That Debut Around Upscale Manila in 2020

Finding a new place to eat and explore
DOT Offers Php 750 RT-PCR For Tourists at PCMC
January 08, 2021

DOT Offers Php 750 RT-PCR For Tourists at PCMC

DOT offers tourists half-price COVID-testing for Php 750 (RT-PCR) at PCMC.
Makati to Procure COVID-19 Vaccines for All Residents
January 05, 2021

Makati to Procure COVID-19 Vaccines for All Residents

Makati City Mayor Abby Binay announced via Twitter on Monday that the local government of Makati will soon distribute free COVID-19 vaccines for all its citizens.
Travel Restriction Guidelines for New COVID-19 Variant
May 16, 2022

Travel Restriction Guidelines for New COVID-19 Variant

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced the expansion of entry travel restrictions starting midnight of January 3, 2021 for foreign passengers due to the reported new strain of COVID-19 that has recently plagued the United Kingdom.
New Clark International Airport Showcases The Best of Central Luzon
December 29, 2020

New Clark International Airport Showcases The Best of Central Luzon

The New Clark International Airport showcases the best of Central Luzon through its series of glorious peaks of Mt. Arayat to Zambales mountains that are evident in the interior design of vital sections of the airport.
Netflix Philippines: What’s New This January 2021
December 29, 2020

Netflix Philippines: What’s New This January 2021

It's time to welcome the new year with new and exciting titles from the top picks and films you can't miss to must-see series premiere and fun family titles, all courtesy of Netflix this month of January!
Skyway Stage 3 Scheduled For Soft Opening With Free Toll For One Month!
December 29, 2020

Skyway Stage 3 Scheduled For Soft Opening With Free Toll For One Month!

The much-awaited Skyway 3 project by the San Miguel Corporation (SMC), the country's longest elevated expressway, is soft-opening this vital link between southern and northern Luzon today, December 29, and they are making it free to motorists for one month!
LIST: Official 2021 Holidays in the Philippines
December 29, 2020

LIST: Official 2021 Holidays in the Philippines

Under Proclamation 986, the President signed and declared the regular holidays and special non-working days for the year 2021:
Metro Manila and Other Areas to Stay Under GCQ Until January 31
December 29, 2020

Metro Manila and Other Areas to Stay Under GCQ Until January 31

President Rodrigo Duterte announced on December 28 that Metro Manila and nine other areas in the country will remain under general community quarantine (GCQ) status until January 31, 2021.
City of Manila Hailed as the Most Competitive City in the PH
December 23, 2020

City of Manila Hailed as the Most Competitive City in the PH

The local government of Manila was awarded as the most competitive highly urbanized city in the Philippines during the 8th Regional Competitiveness Summit held last December 16.
New Normal Guide For Tourists Visiting Boracay Island
December 22, 2020

New Normal Guide For Tourists Visiting Boracay Island

Two months since Boracay re-opened its islands, the number of tourists visiting has increased on a daily basis. With the resumption of the tourism business on the island, several health and safety measures are being followed to ensure safe travel for everyone. Below is a guide for tourists planning to visit Boracay this holiday season!
PH Temporarily Bans Flights from UK Starting December 24 to 31
May 17, 2022

PH Temporarily Bans Flights from UK Starting December 24 to 31

The Philippines temporarily banned flights from the United Kingdom starting December 24 to 31 due to recent concerns over the spread of a new SARS-COV-2 strain, the virus that causes the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), which is currently emerging in the UK.
Foreigners Are Now Allowed Re-Entry in the Philippines by IATF
December 21, 2020

Foreigners Are Now Allowed Re-Entry in the Philippines by IATF

Since last month, the Immigration bureau allowed foreign traders and investors to enter the country amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Now, foreigners who were in the Philippines but temporarily left since December 17 will now be allowed re-entry by the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID).
ManilART 2020 Wrap Up A Safe Immersion in Art Despite the Pandemic
December 21, 2020

ManilART 2020 Wrap Up A Safe Immersion in Art Despite the Pandemic

Held earlier this month from December 9 to 13, the country’s national art fair—ManilART, pulled through with its “2020 Vision for a Future Reimagined.”
The Manila International Auto Show 2020 Opens in the Virtual Space
December 17, 2020

The Manila International Auto Show 2020 Opens in the Virtual Space

MIAS WIRED brings all the country’s top car brands, car accessories, automotive technology, and car enthusiasts together in order to help solve the challenges of the industry in the new normal.
LIST: 11 Grazing Boxes for Holidays and Intimate Home Celebrations
December 23, 2020

LIST: 11 Grazing Boxes for Holidays and Intimate Home Celebrations

Grazing Boxes are always a buzz every holiday season and what better way to start the new year than celebrating simple moments at home with some good Grazing Boxes personalized according to your liking.
Pantone Announces Ultimate Gray and Illuminate as Color of the Year 2021
May 17, 2022

Pantone Announces Ultimate Gray and Illuminate as Color of the Year 2021

Seeing what is essential to lift up the human spirit, Pantone recently introduced PANTONE 17-5104 Ultimate Gray and PANTONE 13-0647 Illuminating as the best colors to represent the mood for Pantone Color of the Year 2021.
What to Expect in Manila International Auto Show Wired 2020
December 14, 2020

What to Expect in Manila International Auto Show Wired 2020

Since its first run in 2005, the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) has gathered hundreds of thousands of visitors every year through the strong support of almost a thousand local and international partner brands and associations. So what's in store for everyone this year in Manila International Auto Show Wired 2020?