Jollibee opens 1st London branch second half of 2018
Jollibee Foods Corporation (JFC) is scheduled to open its first London store very soon.
New Hongkong to Manila flights serve increasing traveler demand from Philippines
The new Hongkong Airlines daily flight service to Manila is addressing the increasing travel demand from the Philippines.
Taiwan extends visa-free entry for Filipinos by another year
Good News for Filipinos who love the sights and sounds of Taiwan! The island has extended for another year the visa-free entry of Filipino tourists until July 31, 2019.
Palaweña Lota Creencia harnesses science to revive Philippine fishing communities
Palawan-born Lota Alcantara-Creencia has returned to her island province to help the fishing communities where she was raised.
Kalinga tattoo master Apo Whang-od receives Intangible Cultural Heritage award
Kalinga’s famous resident, Maria "Whang od" Oggay, has received the 2018 Dangal ng Haraya for Intangible Cultural Heritage from the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA).
Jollibee opens 3rd Canada store, aims for 100 in 5 years
Jollibee Foods Corporation (JFC) opened its 3rd Canada store and is on its way to setting up a total of 100 Jollibee Canada stores in five years.
Jose Rizal in new Japanese comics released for hero’s 157th birth anniversary
Jose Rizal, the Philippines’ national hero, will be the new character in a new Japanese manga to be released on the occasion of the Filipino leader’s 157th birth anniversary.
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.
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.
The many ways Anthony Bourdain sends his love for Filipinos and Filipino cuisine
Anthony Bourdain, celebrity chef, world traveler, bestselling author, and television host of various food and lifestyle programs, has repeatedly declared his adoration for the Philippines – the unique Filipino food, the Pinoy’s caring ways, and even the resilience of Filipino OFWs.
Award-winning Davao chocolate featured in celebrity chef’s AirAsia inflight meal
Malagos Chocolate from Davao is being featured in chocolate-infused meals created by celebrity Chef JP Anglo for AirAsia’s in-flight menu.
Why school buses have to use lead-safe yellow paints?
As the Philippines marks school opening this June, operators of school buses are urged to use safe automotive paints for vehicles that transport children.