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February 03, 2020

Duterte Extends Temporary Travel Ban on Visitors from China, HK, Macau

President Rodrigo Duterte extended the temporary travel ban on tourists coming from any part of China along with its Special Administrative Regions—Hong Kong and Macau amid the rise of 2019-nCoV acute respiratory disease cases worldwide.

February 03, 2020

LIST: Movies to Watch This February 2020

Whether you're into thriller or drama films, you (and your partner) will definitely love this line-up of film releases this February!

January 31, 2020

Food & Hotel Expo Manila 2020 Highlights Northern and Southern Culinary Fusion

Drop by the Food & Hotel Expo Manila 2020 and rediscover the exciting flavors of the country's Northern and Southern cooking.

January 14, 2022

8 Unique Bouquets and Where to Get Them in PH

There are places and online shops in the metro where you can get bouquets made with absolutely everything except for flowers and here is a quick list on where to get them!

February 01, 2020

TransPhil Real Estate Launches Townhomes for 2020

TransPhil Real Estate announces their townhome products for 2020 with inspired projects to create exceptional living spaces at the center of the metro and all around.

January 31, 2020

What Basketball Superstar Kobe Bryant Meant to Filipinos

One way or another, Kobe Bryant had pushed someone, somewhere to stand up, defy the life's adversities on, and reach their goals.

January 31, 2020

LIST: Motoring Racetracks in the PH

From motoring racetracks to go-kart tracks, we have listed down the available tracks you can race to your heart's content!

February 10, 2020

The Kingmaker Details the Marcoses’ Ascend to Power Once Again

The Kingmaker, written and directed by award-winning filmmaker Lauren Greenfield, finally had its Philippine premiere last January 29, 2020.

January 31, 2020

The Test Kitchen Manila Named One of CNN’s Best New Restaurants

CNN Global has announced its 20 Best New Asia-Pacific Restaurants in 2020 and it includes The Test Kitchen Manila in One Rockwell.

January 31, 2020

LIST: 2020 Concerts in Manila You Shouldn’t Miss

From iconic rock bands and Korean supergroups to top international RnB and pop artists, the year is stacked with concerts from left to right.

May 31, 2022

PSA Terminates Contract with PSAHelpline Firm, Teleserv

As the contract between the Philippine Statistics Authority and Teleserv, the firm behind PSAHelpline.ph, has been terminated, PSA advises the public to use PSA Serbilis instead.

January 31, 2020

PROMO: JINS Offers 20% Discount on Select Frames at SM North EDSA Branch

Japan’s biggest and leading eyewear retail brand JINS will be holding a three-day sale at there SM North EDSA branch.

January 30, 2020

Skyway Extension Project Resumes Construction, Traffic Rerouting to Be Implemented on Feb. 16

The construction for the ongoing Skyway Extension Project resumes on February 16, 2020.

January 29, 2020

El Nido Among Huffpost’s Solo Travel Destinations to Visit in 2020

Looking for a place to travel solo this year? Huffpost got you covered!

May 31, 2022

CALAX to Close Temporarily from January 28 to 31, February 4 to 7

CALAX will be closed to motorists from January 28 to 31, 2020, and February 4 to 7, 2020, at 1 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is to give way to clearing and construction operations.

May 31, 2022

South Korea to Shorten Visa Processing Period by February

The South Korean visa processing period will be reduced to 10 to 15 days as opposed to the original 25 to 27 days.

January 23, 2020

Celebrate an Auspicious Chinese New Year 2020 at City Of Dreams Manila

City of Dreams Manila welcomes the Year of the Metal Rat with succulent and entertaining offerings alongside the celebration of Chinese New Year!

April 15, 2024

Things to Remember Before and After Coloring Your Hair

As the first month of the year comes to a close, it’s never too late to bring change in your life. And nothings spells like an instant change like coloring your hair. Whether it’s your first time or your 10th, changing or altering your hair color is always exciting. When done right, it can give you a confidence boost and an added oomph to your appearance. However, a dye job can also damage your hair and that is what you want to avoid. To help you out, Philippine Primer had compiled some useful tips and tricks to help you make the most out of your colored hair! Before Just like […]

January 24, 2020

Starbucks PH Drops New Philippine Colored Relief Series

Starbucks Philippines just released its newest and freshest Philippine Colored Relief Series, featuring mugs with new icons in gradient colors one would surely love to have!

January 27, 2020

Nikkei Veinte/Veinte: What to Expect at the New Year, New Menu at Nikkei Manila

Through Nikkei Veinte/Veinte, Nikkei celebrates the dawn of a new decade with new dishes with a wine buffet and premium sake pairings!