How to apply for a US tourist visa from the Philippines
Philippine citizens must apply for a US tourist visa before they are permitted to enter the Unites States. This is applicable for any length of stay, since the Philippines does …
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US Veterans: Davao City to be new home of American Legion Post 66
DAVAO CITY, Philippines – (Press Release) – Welcome Everyone! As you know, there are many retired and prior military service veterans in the Davao City area. A Davao group is now …
Off-road, but on-trend: Five of the finest new luxury SUVs
For more than a decade, luxury sport-utility vehicles (4x4s) have displaced the traditional sports car as the ultimate status symbol for the well-heeled. Now, such staid, traditionalist brands, such as Bentley and …
Davao’s Malagos Chocolates wins silver award in London
Davao City’s Malagos Chocolates has once again received a prestigious award at the Academy of Chocolates’ Eighth Golden Bean Awards held in London. Last year Malagos took home the bronze …
Mexican museum explores history of Manila to Acapulco trade route
“Tornaviaje” or ‘Return Voyage’ is a new exhibit featuring artifacts from the Manila-Acapulco maritime trade route from 1565 to 1815. A new exhibit in Puebla City in Mexico is entitled …
New world record set for Oppenheimer Blue Diamond
A 14.62-carat blue diamond, has sold at Christie’s auction house in Geneva for a new world record price for the diamond type. The large diamond known as the Oppenheimer Blue …
Belgian company to bring single-origin Davao chocolates to the world
Puratos Philippines is boasting of the unique quality of cacao/chocolates coming out of the Davao region. The company recently told reports that they will carry the ‘single origin’ brand in …
Disturbing truth behind world’s most expensive coffee, which is made of poo
SOUTHEAST ASIA – (National Geographic) – It’s the world’s most expensive coffee, and it’s made from poop. Or rather, it’s made from coffee beans that are partially digested and then …
Forbes’ Magazine lists the Philippines among top 20 countries to retire in
FORBES MAGAZINE, has listed the Philippines as the seventeenth best in the world to retire in. The magazine singled out Subic Bay and Tagatay as two particularly good places to spend your golden years. …
European motorcycle company partners with Ayala corp for Philippine manufacturing hub
MANILA, Philippines – Good news for the Philippines, Austria-based KTM Group will construct a manufacturing facility in the Philippines – producing motorcycles for the Chinese and Southeast Asia market. The …
Pacquiao and Roach fondly recall 15 years at the ‘Wild Card’
Manny Pacquiao was all kinds of hungry when he first walked into the Wild Card Boxing Club 15 years ago. An undernourished and largely unknown 118-pound champion wanted to learn, …
Introducing Lazada, the best way to send gifts to the Philippines from abroad
Many of our readers are concerned while they’re overseas. They want to send something back to their partner in the Philippines on their birthday or for Christmas but they’re not sure …
“Time changes everything”: Rolling Stones arrive in Cuba
When Carlos Carnero’s rock band Los Kent plugged in guitars and drums to play Rolling Stones covers on Cuba’s Island of Pines in the 1960s, soldiers stopped the gig at …
World-famous weaver Narda Capuyan dies in Benguet aged 73
World famous weaver Narda Capuyan died on March 11. She was 73. Narda has been lying in state at her home at Winacao Eco-cultural Village, Acop, Tublay, Benguet. Capayuan won numerous awards …
New jeepney tours launched in Los Angeles’ historic Filipino Town
The ‘Pilipino Workers Center’ has launched a new tour in the “Filipino District” of Los Angeles in a jeepney, no less! Those who come to explore the neighbourhood will find themselves …
GRAB Taxi is now allowed to pick up passengers at Manila Airport
Grab Taxi is now allowed to pick up passengers at NAIA airport. An agreement was signed on March 10, giving the green light for the taxi app Grab to operate at the airport. Manila International Airport Authority …
Centre to include leisure, commercial and residential services in Angeles City
A multi-billion peso commercial centre will rise on a 40-hectare lot behind City Hall Angeles City. The massive project will extend from Barangay Pulung Maragul to Barangay Dau in Mabalacat City. Angeles …
Art Fair Philippines 2016 brings back established and new wave of artists
Art enthusiasts, art collectors and celebrities will gather at the Art Fair Philippines 2016, taking place at The Link car park at the Ayala Centre, Makati City. The event will …
Filipino-American founder of Snapchat is world’s second youngest billionaire
Bobby Murphy has now been listed as the second youngest billionaire in the world, and he’s only 25 years old. A co-founder of Snapchat, Murphy features in the new Forbes Magazines list …
Opening times and contact details of US Consular Agency in Cebu City
UPDATE: Beginning October 24, 2016, the US Consular Agency in Cebu will return to normal operations. The Consular Agency is open from 8am until 10.30am (Monday-Friday) and closed on Wednesdays and …
TAG Heuer offers $15,000 smartwatch for ‘discrete clientele’
Luxury Swiss watchmaker TAG Heuer will next week launch a smartwatch aimed at taking on the Apple Watch, but with an asking price of $15,000, the company chief said in …
Johnny Rockets opens new restaurant in Quezon City
Johnny Rockets has opened its doors with a new restaurant at Ayala Fairview Terraces Mall in Quezon City. Johnny Rockets is best known for their cooked-to-order hamburgers, sandwiches, salads and …
Pacquiao: “We’re still negotiating rematch with Mayweather”
Nearly six months after losing to Floyd Mayweather Jr, Manny Pacquiao is still holding out hope for a rematch with the now-retired boxing champion. Pacquiao told fans that he was …
Easy to make in the Philippines: Ham and potato Spanish tortilla
This is an easy recipe that anyone can whip up in a hurry. If you want to add a little bit of “zing” to the recipe, just add jalapeño potato …
Easy to make in the Philippines: Tomato-topped sweet potato omelette
Spanish sweet potato omelette is a favourite around the world, but something you rarely see Filipinos make. SHowever, all the ingredients should be available locally, so go ahead and enjoy! …
Easy to make in the Philippines: Spanish potato tortilla
Don’t think for one minute that Spanish tortillas have anything in common with Mexican tortillas, they simply don’t. These outstanding dishes are an excellent way to give dinner that extra …