The Philippines climbed up 4 notches on the 2019 Global Peace Index (GPI) released by Sydney’s Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP). The Southeast Asian nation now ranks 134th among 163 countries evaluated in the 13th edition of the IEP study which measures factors that create peace. The Philippines scored 2,516 points on the GPI […]
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The Philippines moves up “Best Places in the World to Live & Work” Expat rankings
The Philippines moved up two notches in the “Best Places in the World to Live & Work” rankings released by Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation’s (HSBC) Expat Explorer. From the 26th spot in 2018, the country is now the 24th best place for expats in the new global ranking that places the Philippines just behind […]
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Filipino travelers with US visa gain easier access to Argentina
The Philippines and Argentina are working closely for Filipino travelers planning to visit the famous South American country. The Argentine government announced that Filipinos holding a non-immigrant B2 United States visa may now find it easier to apply for a visa to visit Argentina. The Philippine Embassy in the capital of Buenos Aires said the […]
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Ilocos Norte hospital wins Healthcare Asia recognition for newborn hearing program
Ilocos Norte’s Mariano Marcos Memorial Hospital and Medical Center bested major Asian health institutions to win the “Health Promotion Initiative of the Year” award from the Healthcare Asia Magazine in Singapore. The Batac-based medical institution won the prestigious award for its successful implementation of the Newborn Hearing Screening Promotion Program (NHSPP). The NHSPP, which started […]
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Pope Francis declares Filipina nuns venerable, on the path to sainthood
Mother Francisca Del Espiritu Santo De Fuentes and Mother Maria Beatrice Rosario Arroyo have been placed on the path to sainthood by Pope Francis. The two Filipino nuns were declared venerable by the Holy Father, which is two steps away from sainthood. The Pope recognized that Mother Francisca, founder of the Dominican Sisters of St. […]
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5 Reasons Why You Should Go to an Open House
If you are looking for a new home then an Open House is one of your best options. Century Properties presents these 5 reasons for home hunting to begin with an open house visit. If you’re in the market for a home, a quick search online can give you a list of properties for sale […]
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3 Filipino designers win Uniqlo’s UT Grand Prix T-shirt Pokémon design tilt
Three Filipino designers are among the winners in this year’s UT Grand Prix (UTGP), the global t-shirt design competition of Japan’s Uniqlo global brand. Twenty-two winning designs were selected from among 18,000 entries – a UTGP record – from over 40 countries. The theme of the 2019 design competition was “Pokémon”, a global anime series […]
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Toyota Philippines offers Vios rainy day savings, extends car discounts
Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) is welcoming the rainy days with great savings on best-selling car models beginning July. Best deals on the all-new Toyota Vios, first tested at the Toyota Vios Race Championship in Clark, comes with the following: up to PHP 90,000 savings extended 5-year warranty free Periodic Maintenance Service (PMS) package “Worry-free ownership […]
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Jose Rizal monument stands in Canada’s own Luneta Park
Filipino national hero Jose Rizal’s monument now stands in Canada’s own version of Manila’s Luneta Park Gardens. The cold cast bronze monument of Dr. Rizal is six feet tall and is installed on a granite pedestal that is seven feet tall, with an estimated life span of more than 50 years. The Luneta Park site […]
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Taiwan visa-free entry for Filipino travelers extended
You can now travel to Taiwan visa-free until July 31, 2020! The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in the Philippines (TECO) announced on July 2 that Filipinos can travel to Taiwan visa-free for 14 days until July 31, 2020. The 14-day visa-free entry program for Philippine passport holders was first implemented from November 2017 to […]
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5 Energy Saving Tips for Philippine Businesses
How can Philippine businesses save on energy while still maximizing profit? The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) says there are ways to ensure sustainability without giving up business targets. These green ways to save the environment are actually the more obvious path towards sustained profits. Despite skepticism about the cost of sustainability projects such […]
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FREE transportation for students nationwide starts July 1st
Free transportation for students in the Philippines will start on July 1, according to the Department of Transportation (DoTr) instructions to the country’s state-controlled transport agencies. Students will enjoy free rides on trains and waived terminal fees in airports and seaports in the country. Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade announced the students’ perks during the 4th […]
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