Jollibee gives new hope for farmer entrepreneurs
The predicament of Wencelito Gomez was typical of a Filipino farmer in constant struggle to make a living. Like most of his peers in Nueva Ecija, he found it difficult to find a steady market for his crops.
Harper’s Bazaar recommends 8 Manila weekend stopovers
American women’s fashion magazine Harper’s Bazaar has recommended Manila as a weekend stopover for travellers who visit the Philippines for its island destinations.
US skincare line Kiehl’s spotlights Filipino culture
American cosmetics brand Kiehl’s released limited edition products spotlighting Filipino culture.
Jon Jon Briones stars in US TV hit shows Designated Survivor and The Assassination...
Filipino born actor Jon Jon Briones has made it big in the US television and film industries.
Philippine bet Benigno Perez wins Mr Universe Tourism 2018 title
The Philippines wins another major international competition. Benigno ‘Iion’ Perez bested contestants from 19 other delegates to bag the Mr. Universe Tourism 2018 title in glittering finals at Tanghalang Pasigueño, Pasig City.
5 Highlights at ToyCon PH 2018 top-billing World Class Pinoy
oyCon PH, Asia’s biggest and longest-running convention for toy creators and enthusiasts, hobbyists, and collectibles hunters, marked its 17th edition with the spotlight on Pinoy talents.
Department of Foreign Affairs opens 100,000 passport appointment slots for new applicants
The Philippines Department of Foreign Affairs has opened 100,000 new passport appointment slots.
UnionBank builds The ARK to ferry Filipinos into the world of fully-digital banking
Union Bank of the Philippines has built The ARK that may be the key to save Filipinos from traditional banking dilemmas – ferrying everyone into the world of fully-digital banking.
Eraserheads immortalized in “Ang Huling El Bimbo” musical at Resorts World Manila
The musical legacy of the Eraserheads, the iconic 90’s Pinoy indie band of Ely Buendia, Raymund Marasigan, Buddy Zabala, and Marcus Adoro, is being immortalized in Resorts World Manila’s staging of the new all-original Filipino musical theater production of “Ang Huling El Bimbo (The last El Bimbo).”
David Carlos bags Bronze Medal in 2018 FIBA 3×3 Slam Dunk Contest
David Carlos won the bronze medal in the recently concluded FIBA 3x3 World Cup slam dunk contest at the Philippine Arena.
9 Google Doodles mark Philippines Independence Day
When internet users in the Philippines went online on June 12, 2018 using the popular search engine Google, they were met by a new Doodle depicting the Philippines Independence Day.
French Film Festival showcases acclaimed Filipino films on Independence Day
In celebration of the 120th anniversary of Philippine Independence Day, the 23rd French Film Festival (FFF) showcased internationally-acclaimed Filipino films.