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5 Reasons to Fall in Love in BGC This Valentine’s Day
February 07, 2020

5 Reasons to Fall in Love in BGC This Valentine’s Day

Fall in love this Valentine's Day 2020 as you partake in Bonifacio High Street's fun-filled festivities!
Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino Back on Its 4th Year This September
February 07, 2020

Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino Back on Its 4th Year This September

FDCP's Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino (PPP) is set to be back on September 11 to 17, 2020 for its fourth run.
DOT and iAcademy Launch Experience Philippine App
February 09, 2020

DOT and iAcademy Launch Experience Philippine App

A work in progress, the AR feature currently works only on the DOT logo and certain sites in Intramuros
10 Romantic Restaurants for Valentine’s Date 2020
February 10, 2020

10 Romantic Restaurants for Valentine’s Date 2020

Valentine's day is coming next week and for sure, you're thinking of a fine place to celebrate this special day. To help you with that, Philippine Primer has listed 10 romantic places to visit on the 14th!
Get Great Deals This February with Toyota’s Price Slash
February 13, 2020

Get Great Deals This February with Toyota’s Price Slash

Drive home your dream Toyota this love month as Toyota Motor Philippines is once again offering great deals and flexible payment schemes on its best-selling models!
10 Books to Read This February 2020
February 11, 2020

10 Books to Read This February 2020

February is full of mind-opening books to get immersed in!
Ikomai Tochi Hosts Nagoya Street Food Night
March 10, 2020

Ikomai Tochi Hosts Nagoya Street Food Night

High-recommended after a great, fun tour around the vicinity, these foods will surely give you comfort and would not make you leave Nagoya anymore—because, in Nagoya, a bunch of adventures and good bowls awaits.
Experience the Ultimate Family Vacation at the Balesin Island
February 10, 2020

Experience the Ultimate Family Vacation at the Balesin Island

Experience a week of family fun at the Balesin Island this 2020!
7 Premium Buses in Manila for a Hassle-Free Travel up North
May 30, 2022

7 Premium Buses in Manila for a Hassle-Free Travel up North

We listed down premium buses traveling to the northern part of the Philippines, which offer amenities for a comfortable and hassle-free long haul trip.
PTAA’s 27th Travel Tour Expo Opens Today
February 07, 2020

PTAA’s 27th Travel Tour Expo Opens Today

The 27th Travel Tour Expo (TTE) runs from February 7 to 9 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City!
Intramuros’ Fort Santiago Dungeons Now Accessible to the Public
February 07, 2020

Intramuros’ Fort Santiago Dungeons Now Accessible to the Public

Another destination that just opened in the walled city is Fort Santiago Dungeons, which can be visited every day from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.
National Arts Month 2020 Events and More
February 09, 2020

National Arts Month 2020 Events and More

The National Commission for the Culture and Arts (NCCA) launches the annual celebration of National Arts Month this February 2020.
Filipino Wins ASEAN Identity Logo Design Competition
February 08, 2020

Filipino Wins ASEAN Identity Logo Design Competition

Joemari Manguiat, a Filipino graphic designer from Lipa, Batangas, bags first prize at the 2020 Year of ASEAN Identity Logo Design Competition.
Metrobank Launches Art MADE Public 2020 Series of Events
February 04, 2020

Metrobank Launches Art MADE Public 2020 Series of Events

The Metrobank Art & Design Excellence (MADE) is now on its 36th year as Metrobank Foundation, Inc.'s excellence recognition program for the visual arts.
Starbucks Releases a Valentine’s Day Collection
February 06, 2020

Starbucks Releases a Valentine’s Day Collection

How about we also get our partners something that will always make us closer to them even if we are not together?
A Decade of Laughter: Running Man Fun Facts
February 05, 2020

A Decade of Laughter: Running Man Fun Facts

Before their show on February 9, 2020, at the SM MOA Arena, here’s a refresher on some of the most fun facts about the show.
Grand Seiko Introduces Its 60th Anniversary Collection
February 05, 2020

Grand Seiko Introduces Its 60th Anniversary Collection

Celebrating its 60 years of excellency, the Grand Seiko introduced its 60th Anniversary Collection last January 31 at Lexus Manila Showroom.
Filipino Researchers Bagged First Place at the Space Mission Idea Contest in Japan
February 05, 2020

Filipino Researchers Bagged First Place at the Space Mission Idea Contest in Japan

The authors foremost put the focus on acquiring radio frequency spectrum utilization and occupancy data on a global scale.
Netflix Philippines: What’s New This February 2020
February 06, 2020

Netflix Philippines: What’s New This February 2020

Here's a quick list of binge-worthy shows that are coming to Netflix this month!
Duterte Extends Temporary Travel Ban on Visitors from China, HK, Macau
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.