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7 Places to Enjoy Kirin Ichiban Draft Beer in the Metro
December 30, 2019

7 Places to Enjoy Kirin Ichiban Draft Beer in the Metro

Try Japan's finest beer⁠—Kirin Ichiban! With every sip, it boasts 100% malt beer, made with premium well-selected ingredients.
Buklog Ritual of Zamboanga’s Subanen Tribe Inscribed in UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List
December 28, 2019

Buklog Ritual of Zamboanga’s Subanen Tribe Inscribed in UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List

Subanen's Buklog is the first Philippine element to be inscribed on the list.
Siargao Recognized as One of the Best Backpacking Destinations for 2020
June 06, 2022

Siargao Recognized as One of the Best Backpacking Destinations for 2020

For its breathtaking scenery, exciting nightlife and surf spots, Siargao was recognized by Hostelworld as One of the Best Backpacking Destinations for 2020.
LRT-1 to Carry Out 3-Month Temporary Passenger Traffic Scheme in 2020
January 02, 2020

LRT-1 to Carry Out 3-Month Temporary Passenger Traffic Scheme in 2020

LRT-1 is set to implement a temporary passenger traffic scheme in select stations effective from January 4, 2020 to March 4, 2020.
LRT-2 to Give Free Rides on December 30 to Commemorate Rizal Day
December 29, 2019

LRT-2 to Give Free Rides on December 30 to Commemorate Rizal Day

In commemoration of Rizal Day, the LRT-2 will be giving free rides to commuters on designated time slots.
PROMOL: JAL to Offer 100,000 Free Tickets for Overseas Visitors in 2020
June 06, 2022

PROMOL: JAL to Offer 100,000 Free Tickets for Overseas Visitors in 2020

Japan Airlines will be giving away up to 100,000 free tickets on domestic flights to visitors from overseas this coming summer 2020!
2020 New Year’s Eve Party Countdowns in the Metro
December 26, 2019

2020 New Year’s Eve Party Countdowns in the Metro

As we close down 2019, it's high time we prepare for the coming of the new decade with the grandest celebrations in the metro you shouldn't miss!
Kitsho Japanese Restaurant Welcomes the New Year With New Line of Filling Rolls
December 26, 2019

Kitsho Japanese Restaurant Welcomes the New Year With New Line of Filling Rolls

These dishes, molded through only the freshest catch and farm produce, notably reflect the meticulous care and execution that the Kitsho team has given to each and every dish they prepare.
Cebu Pacific Joins International Air Transport Association as Newest Member
December 23, 2019

Cebu Pacific Joins International Air Transport Association as Newest Member

Leading Philippine low-cost airline Cebu Pacific officially joins the International Air Transportation Association (IATA), the trade association for the global airline industry.
Check out the Progress of the Much-Awaited MRT-LRT Common Station
December 26, 2019

Check out the Progress of the Much-Awaited MRT-LRT Common Station

The MRT-LRT Common Station will link LRT-1, MRT-3, MRT-7, and the Metro Manila Subway. Area B of the project is 96% complete.
Hotel Okura Manila Welcomes Guest from the First Half of 2020
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.
New Restaurants That Opened in Manila in the Last Half of 2019
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!
Partas’ Super Deluxe Bus to Vigan Offers Airplane-style Entertainment
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!
Quezon City to Ban Single-Use Plastics in 2020
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.
MMDA Suspends Number Coding Scheme for the 2019 Holiday Season
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.
7 Places in Manila to Buy the Best Ham for the Holiday Feast
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!
Bank Schedules for Christmas and New Year 2019
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:
PROMO: Savor Mitsuyado Hakata Tonkotsu Ramen for Php 160
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!
PAL to Add Direct Flights Between Manila and Perth Starting March 2020
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.
New 20-Piso and Enhanced 5-Piso Coins Released by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
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.