Global Affairs

Raffles Hotels & Resorts Launches Luxury Sleep Rituals Designed to Maximise Rest and Rejuvenation

Paris, February 12, 2019 – Raffles Hotels & Resorts is raising the bar when it comes to rest with the launch of an intuitive and thoughtful wellbeing programme designed to help…

View Post

View Post

Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi Adds Safari Style Jungle Tented Villas

With the trend for experiential travel continuing to make tracks, luxury travellers – or ‘Luxplorers’ – are adapting a ‘carpe diem’ mindset, pursuing adventures that allow them to traverse the…

View Post

View Post

Filipino Business Groups Explore Possible Business Ties with Bin Dawood Hypermarkets

JEDDAH 18 February 2019 – Philippine consular and trade officials led by Trade and Industry Undersecretary Abdulgani Macatoman, together with several Filipino business representatives, met with the management of Bin…

View Post

View Post

Hong Kong’s Top English Daily Discusses Future Projects in the Philippines

HONG KONG 19 February 2019 – Consul General in Hong Kong Antonio A. Morales met with representatives of the South China Morning Post (SCMP) at the Philippine Consulate General in…

View Post

View Post

“A Taste of Singapore” @ Harbourside’s Weekday Lunch Buffet

Harbourside, InterContinental Hong Kong’s popular all-day restaurant, continues its “Taste of Asia” promotion with the Harbourside Weekday Lunch Buffet paying tribute (every two months) to the culinary specialities from a different country…

View Post

View Post

Marriott Bonvoy celebrates new travel program with endless experiences and enhanced benefits in Asia Pacific

Members and Families to Indulge Passions for Food, Music and Sports with Exclusive Benefits and VIP Access to Concerts to Meet Artists Like Maroon 5 HONG KONG – February 18, 2019 –…

View Post

View Post

A new courtyard by Marriott to open in cosmopolitan Osaka in 2019

The Courtyard by Marriott Osaka Honmachi combines modern design, warm hospitality and convenient access to landmark attractions JAPAN – 14 February 2019 – Marriott International, Inc., today announced the signing of…

View Post

View Post

Coins.ph: Anatomy of a Philippine digital startup success

When Silicon Valley entrepreneur Ron Hose founded Coins.ph in 2014, he only had one goal in mind — to drive financial inclusion in the Philippines and eventually expand to other…

View Post

View Post

New York’s Moxy Chelsea opens as the Flower District’s new secret garden

Refined yet playful, hand-crafted yet modern, Moxy Chelsea reimagines the urban jungle, blending botanically-inspired design with Italian romance NEW YORK, NY (February 14, 2019) – Rising 35 stories high into the New…

View Post

View Post

Special Offer: Philippine Airlines Business Class and Premium Economy Deals

Book your 2019 flights with even more comfort this February MANILA – Here’s a treat for those who’re used to the VIP treatment in the skies flying extra comfortably – The PAL…

View Post

View Post

Newly Refurbished Seven Seas Mariner Starts 2019 with Asia Pacific Itineraries

SINGAPORE, February 13, 2019 – For the first time since her 20-day bow-to-stern upgrade in 2018, Seven Seas Mariner will be returning to Asia Pacific waters, boasting dramatic new culinary experiences, elegant new…

View Post

View Post

DOF cites Japan’s strong support for Build, Build, Build

DAVAO CITY, Feb. 11 — Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III has underscored the “generous support” extended by Japan in helping jumpstart the Philippines’ ambitious “Build, Build, Build” infrastructure program, which…

View Post

View Post

Instagram-Worthy Spots for the Ultimate Romantic Getaway

Instagram posts have become the postcards of the new generation. While love is celebrated every day, Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to getaway and make postcard-worthy memories with your…

View Post

View Post

Duty Free Philippines extends shopping privileges for senior citizens, PWDs

Manila, Philippines — Senior citizens and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) can enjoy their shopping privileges in all Duty Free Philippines Corporation (DFPC) stores, within 365 days from the date of…

View Post

View Post

BOI investment approvals off to a good start, up 91% in Jan 2019

MAKATI CITY, Feb. 11 — Fresh from a record-breaking P915 billion in investment approvals last year, the Philippine Board of Investments (BOI), the country’s lead industry development and investment promotion…

View Post

View Post

Asia
Leaders

President Duterte meets with Japanese Foreign Minister

Davao City — President Rodrigo Roa Duterte received Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono in a courtesy call on Saturday, February 9. During their meeting at Matina Enclaves here, President Duterte…

View Post

View Post

Moxy Hotels set to energise Melbourne with its debut hotel in Australia

Slated to open in 2021, Moxy Melbourne South Yarra will offer a sophisticated yet playful experience at an approachable price point MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – 7 February, 2019 – Moxy Hotels, Marriott…

View Post

ADB Debuts in Offshore Philippine Peso Bond Market

MANILA, PHILIPPINES (8 February 2019) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has raised 5.2204 billion Philippine pesos ($100 million) from a new issue of local currency bonds in the international…

View Post

View Post

Asia
Travel

DFA to work for permanent solution to passport demand

CEBU CITY Feb. 4 — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) will work on a more permanent solution to address passport demands, Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro L. Locsin Jr. assured…

View Post

View Post

160 PH Food Companies Now Kosher-Certified, Ready for Export to Israel, US Markets

Tel Aviv, Israel, 31 January 2019 – Ambassador to Israel Neal Imperial met with PS Kosher Food Works Inc. Director Rabbi Joel Weinberger to discuss the increasing numbers of Kosher-certified…

View Post

Raffles Hotels & Resorts Launches Luxury Sleep Rituals Designed to Maximise Rest and Rejuvenation

Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi Adds Safari Style Jungle Tented Villas

Filipino Business Groups Explore Possible Business Ties with Bin Dawood Hypermarkets

Hong Kong’s Top English Daily Discusses Future Projects in the Philippines

“A Taste of Singapore” @ Harbourside’s Weekday Lunch Buffet

Marriott Bonvoy celebrates new travel program with endless experiences and enhanced benefits in Asia Pacific

A new courtyard by Marriott to open in cosmopolitan Osaka in 2019

Coins.ph: Anatomy of a Philippine digital startup success

New York’s Moxy Chelsea opens as the Flower District’s new secret garden

Special Offer: Philippine Airlines Business Class and Premium Economy Deals

Newly Refurbished Seven Seas Mariner Starts 2019 with Asia Pacific Itineraries

DOF cites Japan’s strong support for Build, Build, Build

Advertisment

Instagram-Worthy Spots for the Ultimate Romantic Getaway

Duty Free Philippines extends shopping privileges for senior citizens, PWDs

BOI investment approvals off to a good start, up 91% in Jan 2019

President Duterte meets with Japanese Foreign Minister

Moxy Hotels set to energise Melbourne with its debut hotel in Australia

ADB Debuts in Offshore Philippine Peso Bond Market

DFA to work for permanent solution to passport demand

160 PH Food Companies Now Kosher-Certified, Ready for Export to Israel, US Markets

Home Is a Moving Target

Securing Tomorrow: WOSAS 2026 Showcases the Future of Safety, Security, and Resilience

Provincial Tourism Office Assesses Ayungon’s Potential Ecotourism Sites

Lasang Lokal, Proudly Pico Celebrates Batangas Beef in Its Penultimate Episode

Cyan Modern Kitchen Unveils The Weekend Collection: A Curated Series of Themed Dinner Experiences at Lanson Place Mall of Asia

Marcos highlights DHSUD, Pag-IBIG Fund gains under Expanded 4PH as housing program delivers over 500,000 homes for Filipinos

Franchise Association Launches First-Ever Visayas Franchise Conference 2026 – Igniting Growth: Visayas and Beyond

The 2026 Franchise Negosyo Roadshow Begins: “Franchise Negosyo Visayas Expo” Opens in Cebu