Journalist Inday Espina-Varona nominated for RSF Press Freedom Awards
Filipino journalist Ma. Salvacion “Inday” Espina-Varona is on the shortlist of Reporters Sans Frontiers (RSF) Press Freedom Awards.
How to celebrate reunions with Filipinos during Undas
Filipinos are known to celebrate reunions at every opportunity with families, friends, classmates, and work colleagues.
Ayala Museum & Filipinas Heritage Library receive “Museum Oscars” as leading cultural destinations
The Ayala Museum and Filipinas Heritage Library were jointly awarded in the Leading Culture Destinations Awards – dubbed the “Oscars for Museums” - for best practices as a destination that influences and empowers visitors.
New Yorkers and netizens excited over the opening of Jollibee Manhattan
Jollibee Manhattan opened its store in New York on a rainy Saturday morning amidst warm welcomes from customers lined up and netizens who eagerly posted reviews and testimonials about the homegrown Filipino restaurant chain.
SWS survey says 75% of Filipinos believe PHL is going in the right direction
A majority 75% of Filipinos believe that the country is going in the right direction according to the results of non-commissioned survey released on October 25 by the Social Weather Station (SWS).
UK papers front pages report Jollibee London’s blockbuster opening
Jollibee London opened last weekend with thousands of patrons queueing for the homegrown Filipino Chickenjoy with United Kingdom media taking notice enough to banner their headlines with the story.
6 Filipino cities in the Top 100 Super Cities in the world index
Six Philippine cities made it in the "Top 100 Super Cities" list of global strategic firm Tholons.
Pasig River hailed 1st Asia Riverprize champion for reviving waterway
The Pasig River rehabilitation project has been adjudged as the most noteworthy endeavor in Asia, earning the 1st Asia Riverprize, the world’s foremost award in river basin management.
Jollibee to open in global capitals London and Manhattan, New York
Jollibee is all set to open restaurants in the world’s capitals in London and New York this October 20 and 27 respectively.
2 Manila-based hotels score high in Forbes guide to world’s most luxurious
The Philippines’ Nüwa Manila and Skytower at Solaire Resort and Casino have been listed in the Top 58 World’s Most Luxurious Hotels list by Forbes Travel Guide.
Tom Hardy picks Davao’s Jeuz Sumangil as winner of Venom movie poster art contest
Davao art student Jeuz Sumangil was personally picked by Tom Hardy as one of the 5 winners in the Talenthouse poster competition for the movie, Venom.
Just 12 days now to process your Philippine Passport
Philippine passport applications can expect speedier service beginning October 2018 as the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has shortened the waiting period for the processing line.