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December 24, 2019

Hotel Okura Manila Welcomes Guest from the First Half of 2020

The 188-room hotel, which will epitomize the elegant, refined Japanese omotenashi combined with Filipino warmth, is located within the Philippines' first integrated resort, Resorts World Manila.

December 26, 2019

New Restaurants That Opened in Manila in the Last Half of 2019

Here's a round up of new restaurants that opened in the latter half of 2019!

December 23, 2019

Partas’ Super Deluxe Bus to Vigan Offers Airplane-style Entertainment

Partas' Super Deluxe Bus offers airplane-style entertainment to journeys from Manila to Vigan City!

December 26, 2019

Quezon City to Ban Single-Use Plastics in 2020

Starting from February 2020, Quezon City will ban the distribution and usage of single-use plastics in the city as part of the Ordinance SP-2876 signed by Mayor Joy Belmonte last October 15.

December 23, 2019

MMDA Suspends Number Coding Scheme for the 2019 Holiday Season

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority has announced the dates where number coding will be suspended to give way for the 2019 holiday season.

December 23, 2019

7 Places in Manila to Buy the Best Ham for the Holiday Feast

We have compiled a list of stores where you can get the tastiest hams in the metro to take home or bring to a potluck. Don't forget to grab a ball or two of queso de bola for that perfect pair!

December 23, 2019

Bank Schedules for Christmas and New Year 2019

To guide you through the holidays, here are the announced Christmas and New Year bank schedules in the Philippines:

December 20, 2019

PROMO: Savor Mitsuyado Hakata Tonkotsu Ramen for Php 160

If you're looking for a great space for some affordable yet tasty Japanese ramen, check out this special offer of Mitsuyado Ramen Shokudo at Japantown, Glorietta!

December 18, 2019

PAL to Add Direct Flights Between Manila and Perth Starting March 2020

Fly to Perth non-stop on-board PAL’s new Airbus A321neo, which will operate four times a week on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday starting March 30, 2020.

December 21, 2019

New 20-Piso and Enhanced 5-Piso Coins Released by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas released a new 20-Piso and an enhanced 5-Piso coin as a part of the New Generation Currency (GNC) Coin Series.

December 23, 2019

Enjoy Festive Feasts at Hotel Okura Manila’s Yamazato This Holiday

Celebrate the year-end holiday season with specially crafted food menus from Hotel Okura Manila's Yamazato restaurant!

December 20, 2019

Gift Ideas for Pet Lovers and Pet Parents this 2019

Here are some gift ideas for pet lovers and owners for Christmas 2019!

December 20, 2019

Get the Best Deals with JINS Philippines in Their End of Season Sale

Japanese eyewear brand JINS is now holding its special end of season sale starting from December 20, 2019 to January 12, 2020.

December 20, 2019

Hokkaido Meat and Noodles in Makati Offers 50% Off on Yakiniku Day This December

It’s Yakiniku Day at Hokkaido Meat and Noodles in Makati once again and they are offering exciting meal promos for diners this coming December 27 to 29, 2019.

December 19, 2019

Taguig City to Implement Stop and Go Scheme, Road Closures for MMFF Parade

Road closures will be implemented at portions of Taguig for this year's Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) Parade of Stars is happening on December 22, 2019.

December 20, 2019

The Newest Starbucks Collapsible Cups Are Now Available in PH

The all-new Stojo collapsible cups are now available at all Starbucks branches nationwide.

December 19, 2019

Train Operating Schedules for the 2019 Holiday Season

The LRT-1, LRT-2, and MRT-3 has announced changes in their schedules for the 2019 holiday season.

June 09, 2022

5 Shops in Manila to Visit for Men’s Outdoor Travel Accessories

Definitely, people are planning to travel this holiday season. One of the well-loved outdoor activities is hiking and it is important to protect oneself from accidents!

December 19, 2019

Be Part of the Flavors with DOT’s New MyMetroManila App

Explore the wonders and flavors of Metro Manila all in one app because MyMetroManila—Department of Tourism’s new food and travel mobile application, is now out and ready to download!

December 18, 2019

Hanagushi in Makati Celebrates 3rd Anniversary with Special Promo

Famous for its yakitori and skewer-grilled servings, Hanagushi Japanese Restaurant in Makati is now celebrating its third year anniversary with a special promo until December 20, 2019!