PHL takes lead in APAC Retailers group

For the first time, the Philippines will lead the Federation of Asia Pacific Retailers Associations (FAPRA)

Mactan Island Hotel wins 2nd Gold Circle Award

Mactan Island Cebu’s Mövenpick Hotel has earned the Agoda Gold Circle Award, twice in a row.

Do You Believe in Yourself?

Are you losing your self-confidence? Do your mistakes seem like they won’t ever end? Do you feel like you have no hope in making up for past failures?

Filipino student creates DIY Star Wars BB-8 Droid

Angelo Casimiro, a 17-year-old De La Salle University student, made a fully functional, life size, and smartphone operated BB-8

Ph indigenous communities to receive schools

The indigenous people (IP) of Mindanao will have 251 more schools, particularly in Regions 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13, constructed for IP learners

I’m Okay!

Is this your usual answer whenever someone asks how you are? Even though you don’t feel good, you still say, “I’m okay.”

Philippine Consumers Never Had It So Good

I grew up like the majority of Filipinos who mostly just stared at apples, oranges and grapes at select stores that sold them.

RP-made Hybrid Electric Road Train launched

An eco-friendly Hybrid Electric Road Train developed by Filipino engineers from the Department of Science and Technology – Metals Industry Research

Manila in Forbes Best Budget Travel Destinations

American business magazine, Forbes, has listed Metro Manila as one of the top Ten Best Budget Travel Destination to see in 2016.

Police serve as teachers in DARE Program

olice officers from the Philippine National Police (PNP) are now teaching school children about drug abuse awareness

Stop Complaining

Do you know of someone who is a “professional whiner”? “What is that?” “Why does it have to be like that?” Why just this much?” “Isn’t there anything else?”

35 Pinoy terms in Oxford English Dictionary

Thirty-five popular Philippine English terms have been officially listed in the Oxford English Dictionary (OED).

Airport custodian returns bag with $4,400

Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) janitor Bobby Duarte returned a belt bag containing cash amounting to $4,400

Young’s Town sardines wins award in Spain

Young’s Town Sardines maker, Maunlad Canning Corporation, received the International Food and Beverage Quality Award in Madrid, Spain.

Tan You Never…!

Since we are in the love month already, allow me to write something that is close to my heart about RELATIONSHIPS.

Journey’s Arnel Pineda brings Cha-Ching money skills to PH

Journey’s Filipino frontman, Arnel Pineda, is bringing the Cha-Ching Asian basic money management skills teaching program to the Philippines.

Angels Walk PHL goes international for autism awareness

The Philippines’ Angels Walk for Autism, the annual event promoting integration of people with autism into society, is now partnering with ASEAN organizations

Pinoy Binalot fastfood expanding into Asian market

Binalot, the Filipino meal wrapped in banana leaves, is expanding its foreign market to include Asia.

Overcoming Fear

Who wouldn’t be amazed at his unique basketball skills, but I particularly admire his courage. It is no joke to train to be as good as MJ.

Free Wi-Fi Project Goes Nationwide with P3B Upgrade

The Free Wi-Fi Internet Access in Public Places project throughout the Philippines is on track for implementation this 2016