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Berlin – The Brillat-Savarin Schule, one of the leading German culinary institutes in Berlin, held a special course on Filipino cuisine on 19 February 2020. Around 20 of the school’s nearly 5,000…
Prague – “We are very happy to see more Czechs getting interested in visiting the Philippines,” said Philippine Ambassador to the Czech Republic Ombra T. Jainal when Holiday World 2020 opened to…
Department of Public Works and Highways targets delivery of 3 EDSA decongestion projects by end 2020
Manila — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is working towards advance completion of its three EDSA decongestion program projects by the end of 2020. DPWH Undersecretary Emil K. Sadain,…
Makati – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is partnering with USAID, Lead-More, and Havas Ortega to train women entrepreneurs on using digital tools to grow their business. The three-month program…
Prague – The Philippine Embassy in Prague-led campaign of “It’s More Fun in the Philippines” in the Czech Republic opened to a highly-enthusiastic crowd of Czech travel and tour professionals and agencies…
Filipina artist Stephanie Syjuco exhibits her work at ZonaMaco, Mexico City’s largest contemporary art fair from 05 to 09 February 2020. Ms. Syjuco presents three conceptual photography series commenting on race and…
Dubai, United Arab Emirates — Twenty-four companies are showcasing the best local food products from the Philippines in the landmark 25th edition of Gulfood at the Dubai World Trade Centre in Dubai,…
San Fernando, Pampanga — Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go led the groundbreaking ceremony of the country’s first overseas Filipino workers (OFW) Hospital on Tuesday, February 18, at San Fernando City, Pampanga where…
More than ever, urbanization is rapidly transforming once peripheral cities into bustling centers. While surely a mark of progress, the issue of livability comes to the fore when considering the negative impacts…
Manila, Philippines – The Department of Tourism (DOT) and partner malls and associations announced on Wednesday it’s all systems go for “The 2020 Philippine Shopping Festival”. The first ever shopping festival in the…
The country is seen as emerging tech leader armed with vibrant ecosystems Manila, Philippines — The Philippines is all set to cement its role as the next hotbed for fintech and tech…
Calgary, Canada – The Philippine Consulate General in Calgary is inviting the public to visit the Philippine booth (#243) at the upcoming Outdoor Adventure and Travel Show (OATS) to be held in…
Manila, Philippines — The year 2019 is deemed celebratory for Philippine tourism as international visitors numbering 8.26 million, exceeded the 8.2 million annual target set in the National Tourism Development Plan (NTDP)…
Cavite City — President Rodrigo Roa Duterte inaugurated Saturday the multi-million Sangley Airport Development Project (SADP) built to help decongest the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), the country’s major aviation hub. In…
Close to a decade since it last participated, the Philippines will once again take part in what is dubbed as the “The Greatest Show”—the World Expo 2020 in Dubai. To represent the…
The previous decade has doubtlessly redefined the Philippine automotive industry. Motivated by the unprecedented clamor for mindful innovation and sustainability, the local automotive community was introduced to a wide range of motoring…
Manila, Philippines — The Department of Tourism (DOT) welcomes the lifting of the travel ban on Taiwan to minimize the impact of the nCov global scare on the local tourism industry. “The…
Tokyo – The Philippine Embassy in Tokyo officials attended the Filipino Chocolate Night Volume Two, organized by Resonance Woodberry Coffee Roasters Shibuya and AURO Chocolate on 12 February 2020. According to the…
Manila — Tax payments collected by the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) through electronic channels amounted to P1.2 billion in 2019, representing a 92 percent increase from the previous year’s P626.35 million.…
Manila — Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III has said that higher state spending on infrastructure and social services, supported by a low inflation rate and an expansionary monetary policy, will allow the…
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Department of Public Works and Highways targets delivery of 3 EDSA decongestion projects by end 2020
Manila — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is working towards advance completion of its three EDSA decongestion program projects by the end of 2020. DPWH Undersecretary Emil K. Sadain,…
Behind every structure that populate the world are a team of creative and fastidious minds who planned, conceptualized, and saw the project throughout the end. But before architects can design the interior…
San Fernando, Pampanga — Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go led the groundbreaking ceremony of the country’s first overseas Filipino workers (OFW) Hospital on Tuesday, February 18, at San Fernando City, Pampanga where…
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Manila, Philippines — The year 2019 is deemed celebratory for Philippine tourism as international visitors numbering 8.26 million, exceeded the 8.2 million annual target set in the National Tourism Development Plan (NTDP)…
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Manila, Philippines — The Department of Tourism (DOT) welcomes the lifting of the travel ban on Taiwan to minimize the impact of the nCov global scare on the local tourism industry. “The…
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Tel Aviv, Israel — The Philippines participated for the fifth time in the International Mediterranean Tourism Market (IMTM) held at the Tel Aviv Convention Center from 11 to 12 February 2020. Six…
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Manila — Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and balikbayans will be entitled to a 10-percent discount on all regular priced items when they shop Duty Free Philippines Fiestamall on February 1 until March 14, 2020,…
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Ilagan City, Isabela — Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat said Isabela deserves to be regarded as one of the country’s premiere provinces for its very promising agriculture industry and richly-diverse natural attractions that…
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New Coast Hotel Manila is set to bring a redefined experience to its guests, partners, associates and stakeholders as it welcomes 2020 with a fresh start. The 5-star hotel opens its doors…
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First in the Chinese zodiac and thus the harbinger of renewal and fresh beginnings, the optimistic Rat promises a year blessed with grand abundance. Inspire success in all aspects of your life…
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Bali, Indonesia – January 9, 2020 – Westin Hotels & Resorts today announced the opening of its latest Bali Resort, The Westin Resort & Spa Ubud, Bali, located amidst a rich expanse…
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First Renaissance Hotel in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Celebrates Indigenous Culture Through Theatrical Design and Intriguing Cuisine Inspired by the Neighborhood Nanning, China – January 9, 2020 – Renaissance Hotels announced today the opening of Renaissance…
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Your perfect getaway starts at Limapark Hotel, cited 2019 TripAdvisor Travelers Choice and Top 25 Hotels for Families in the Philippines as voted by travelers worldwide. The first and only 4-star hotel…
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Berlin – The Brillat-Savarin Schule, one of the leading German culinary institutes in Berlin, held a special course on Filipino cuisine on 19 February 2020. Around 20 of the school’s nearly 5,000…
Read More → Tokyo – The Philippine Embassy in Tokyo officials attended the Filipino Chocolate Night Volume Two, organized by Resonance Woodberry Coffee Roasters Shibuya and AURO Chocolate on 12 February 2020. According to the…
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Damascus, Syria —The Philippine Embassy in Damascus organized a barrio-fiesta themed Philippine Food Festival at Lina’s Paris Café on December 23, 2019. About a hundred guests from the Syrian Ministry of Foreign…
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MOS Burger is slated to open several stores in the Philippines, the first of which will be at the second level of Robinsons Galleria in Ortigas this February. “Our first branch here…
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Boasting of an outstanding 130-year legacy, Lee Kum Kee has become an international household name and a symbol of quality and trust, spicing up kitchens across the globe with its celebrated sauces…
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Filipina artist Stephanie Syjuco exhibits her work at ZonaMaco, Mexico City’s largest contemporary art fair from 05 to 09 February 2020. Ms. Syjuco presents three conceptual photography series commenting on race and…
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More than ever, urbanization is rapidly transforming once peripheral cities into bustling centers. While surely a mark of progress, the issue of livability comes to the fore when considering the negative impacts…
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Manila, Philippines – Under the theme “Hands That Work,” the LifestylePhilippines delegation in the upcoming German trade fair, Ambiente 2020 will celebrate Filipino craftsmanship. The Philippine furniture and home décor sector will…
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Jakarta, Indonesia — A Filipino graphic artist from Lipa, Batangas, Joemari Manguiat, was awarded the first prize in the 2020 Year of ASEAN Identity Logo Design Competition for ASEAN Youth in a…
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Tourists and culture buffs can now immerse themselves in the past of Intramuros via their mobile phones. Experience Philippines, an augmented reality application available on iOs and Android, houses a treasure chest…
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Prague – “We are very happy to see more Czechs getting interested in visiting the Philippines,” said Philippine Ambassador to the Czech Republic Ombra T. Jainal when Holiday World 2020 opened to…
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Prague – The Philippine Embassy in Prague-led campaign of “It’s More Fun in the Philippines” in the Czech Republic opened to a highly-enthusiastic crowd of Czech travel and tour professionals and agencies…
Read More →
Dubai, United Arab Emirates — Twenty-four companies are showcasing the best local food products from the Philippines in the landmark 25th edition of Gulfood at the Dubai World Trade Centre in Dubai,…
Read More → More than ever, urbanization is rapidly transforming once peripheral cities into bustling centers. While surely a mark of progress, the issue of livability comes to the fore when considering the negative impacts…
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Manila, Philippines – The Department of Tourism (DOT) and partner malls and associations announced on Wednesday it’s all systems go for “The 2020 Philippine Shopping Festival”. The first ever shopping festival in the…
Read More →
The country is seen as emerging tech leader armed with vibrant ecosystems Manila, Philippines — The Philippines is all set to cement its role as the next hotbed for fintech and tech…
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The country is seen as emerging tech leader armed with vibrant ecosystems Manila, Philippines — The Philippines is all set to cement its role as the next hotbed for fintech and tech…
Canberra — Philippine Ambassador to Australia Ma. Hellen B. De La Vega joined the Philippine Cultural Society as it led the celebration of the Annual Feast of Seňor Santo Niňo in Australia’s…
Calgary, Canada – The Philippine Consulate General in Calgary is inviting the public to visit the Philippine booth (#243) at the upcoming Outdoor Adventure and Travel Show (OATS) to be held in…
Berlin – The Brillat-Savarin Schule, one of the leading German culinary institutes in Berlin, held a special course on Filipino cuisine on 19 February 2020. Around 20 of the school’s nearly 5,000…
Filipina artist Stephanie Syjuco exhibits her work at ZonaMaco, Mexico City’s largest contemporary art fair from 05 to 09 February 2020. Ms. Syjuco presents three conceptual photography series commenting on race and…
Dubai, United Arab Emirates — Twenty-four companies are showcasing the best local food products from the Philippines in the landmark 25th edition of Gulfood at the Dubai World Trade Centre in Dubai,…
