Japan’s Tamiya launched its first ever Jeepney model kit at the Mini 4WD Asia Challenge 2019 held in Manila. The famous Japanese toymaker immortalized the Philippine iconic transport vehicle in a Mini 4-wheel drive model kit. SEE: Philippine jeepney featured by Hollywood The Tamiya Jeepney toy named “Dyipne” was seen by the public at the […]
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3,200 jobs in United States tech giant Amazon available in Manila and Cebu
United States tech giant Amazon has announced the opening of 3,200 jobs in Manila and Cebu. The new job hirings will serve in the Amazon Customer Service Centers in the Philippines servicing North America and United Kingdom customers. Amazon will hire various skilled roles including Group Manager, Team Manager, and Customer Service Associates. READ Amazon’ […]
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Lea Salonga stars in Sweeney Todd musical in Manila
Filipino Broadway star Lea Salonga is set to perform in Manila for the staging of the musical thriller, Sweeney Todd. The Tony and Lawrence Olivier award-winning Filipina will play the character of Mrs. Lovett, the woman who sells unique pies. The Grammy nominee performs opposite Filipino singer Jett Pangan in the title role of the […]
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5 Manila Heritage Museums to visit on Philippine Independence Month
Historical Manila houses many heritage museums that people visit year round. The month of June is especially popular as it coincides with Philippine Independence anniversary celebrations. Filipinos in the Philippines and around the world mark June 12 as the declaration of Independence from Spain’s more than 300 hundred years of colonization. As we celebrate the […]
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Asia’s Best Bars picks 3 Manila spots
Asia’s 50 Best Bars has picked three Manila bars in the latest edition of the annual list. The Curator, The Back Room, and Oto were named among the best bars in the Asian edition of the World’s 50 Best Bars. For the 4th successive year, The Curator in Makati was declared the Best Bar in […]
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4 Reasons Why Everyone Should Experience Aliwan Fiesta 2019
Aliwan Fiesta is an annual gathering of Philippine festivals that promotes Filipino art, culture, heritage, and ingenuity for the world to see. The annual 3-day Aliwan Fiesta which started on April 25 and ends on April 27 is organized by the Manila Broadcasting Company and the Cultural Center of the Philippines, in cooperation with the […]
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Manila travel spots sketches by Vin Quilop on showcase in Art Vancouver
Manila-based freelance artist Vincent “Vin” Quilop is set to showcase Manila’s travel spots as the only Filipino to participate in the upcoming Art Vancouver, Canada’s largest international art fair. The 25-year old artist was invited to exhibit his sketches and watercolor artwork alongside hundreds of artists from different parts of the world on April 25 […]
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Pia Wurtzbach’s Madame Tussaud’s wax figure big reveal happens at SM Megamall
The Philippines’ 3rd Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach is making history again as the country’s first wax figure at Madame Tussaud’s Hongkong. The Filipina beauty queen, who gave the country its first Miss Universe crown after a 42-year wait during a drama-filled pageant in 2015, will be immortalized in the world-renowned Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum. The […]
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1st Philippine subway equipped with disaster-resilient Japanese technology now underway
The first Philippine subway equipped with disaster-resilient Japanese technology is now underway to solve Manila’s traffic problem. Expected to be completed in 2025 after the groundbreaking ceremony was held February 27, the Metro Manila underground transport system will serve 370,000 passengers per day in its opening year. The Department of Transportation (DOTr) reports the Philippine […]
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Get to Know the 13 Forbes Travel Stars Awardees in the Philippines
Forbes Travel Guide Star Awards named 12 Philippine hotels and one spa in its 2019 listing of the world’s best luxury properties released on February 22. Leading the Philippines’ Forbes Travel Star Awardees is The Peninsula Manila which received its inaugural 5-Star award in the 61st edition of the annual listing. The Peninsula Manila raises […]
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Brave CF MMA champion Stephen “The Sniper” Loman defends title in Manila homecoming
Bahrain-based Brave Combat Federation (Brave CF) is debuting in Manila this March bringing its longest reigning Brave champion, Stephen “The Sniper” Loman, in an unprecedented 3rd title defense – his first fight in his homeland. The Sniper’s homecoming on March 15 is the main event in the “Brave 22: Storm of Warriors” full fight card […]
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Phantom of the Opera star Jonathan Roxmouth says Manila is his musical heaven
Phantom of the Opera’s Jonathan Roxmouth has declared Manila his musical heaven on his return to the Philippines after 7 years. Roxmouth, who plays the title role in the longest-running Broadway musical marking its 31st anniversary in 2019, is in Manila for the staging of The Phantom of the Opera – Andrew Lloyd Webber’s most […]
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