Petron Delivers Outstanding Fuel Efficiency Ratings at DOE Eco Run 2017

Flag-off at Petron Clark. Photo: Petron Philippines

Based on the outstanding results obtained from the fuel efficiency bench-marking run last year, the Department of Energy (DOE) once again tapped oil industry leader Petron Corporation to be the official fuel of the DOE Eco Run 2017.

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NCCA Hosts 1st ASEAN Korea Flute Festival, Strengthens Cultural Ties in Asia

The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and Seoul Music Group teams up for the first-ever ASEAN-KOREA Flute Festival, pushing to promote cultural exchange and regional talent showcase of the ASEAN Member States and Republic of Korea.

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Filipino Astrologer Resti Santiago Launches 2018 Forecast E-Books

Though predominantly a Catholic country, the Philippines is open to other forms of beliefs and practices.  Some of these are embedded in the Filipino psyche, which sometimes create a new outlook on living our everyday life.  Astrology is one of them.  

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Coco the Movie's Filipino Head Supervising Animator Gini Santos a Standout in Pixar

Gini Santos, Head Supervising Animator of Pixar recently visited the Philippines to personally have a hand in promoting Disney's and Pixar's latest movie, Coco.

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Mazda Jinba Ittai Academy Open Doors Free to the Public, November 23 - 26

Mazda Japan-trained Jinba Ittai instructors are at hand during the free test-drive from November 22 - 226, 2017 at Bonifacio Global City.

Mazda’s trademark vehicle design and engineering philosophy that literally translates to horse-and-rider-as-one, is set to be the highlight of the first ever Jinba Ittai Academy public test drive activity happening this November 23 to 26, 2017 at the corner of 38th Street and 9th Avenue, near Uptown Mall at the Bonifacio Global City in Taguig. 

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Globe LIVE and 9Works Theatrical brings back the musical A Christmas Carol this Holiday Season

A Christmas Carol is back on stage this holiday season.  Photo: Jaypee Maristaza

The “spirits” of the season are brought to life once again as Globe LIVE and 9Works Theatricals brings Menken & Ahrenn’s A Christmas Carol back on stage for this holiday season. After its successful 2016 run, the whole family can once again create new traditions by reliving the Charles Dickens classic through impeccable production and classic music. 

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Ayala Land, Inc. Ushers in the Christmas Season with Vertis Northern Lights

Lighting up the first-ever Vertis Northern Lights were from left, Maan Paraz, General Manager of Ayala Malls Vertis North and Trinoma; Jay Teodoro, Estate Head for Vertis North; Rudy Palma, Brgy. Captain of Brgy. Bagong Pag-asa; Cathy Bengzon, Head of Corporate Brand, Ayala Land Inc.

Filipinos living in the northern part of Metro Manila is about to witness a magnificent Christmas spectacle as Ayala Land Inc., in the spirit of gratitude, brings its highly acclaimed lights and sounds show to Quezon City this year.

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GCash #GDay Offers Christmas Cashbacks at TriNoma Greenlight Sale, November 18 - 19

GCash, the Philippine mobile money wallet provider, offers an early Christmas treat of up to P500 cashback to its loyal customers who will use the GCash App to pay for their purchases on #GDay at Trinoma Greenlight Sale from November 18 to 19, 2017. 

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ASEAN Music Festival Offers Regional Solidarity via Free Concert

Get ready for an exciting showcase of music diversity and regional excellence as the 2017 ASEAN National Organizing Council sets the stage for the ASEAN Music Festival 2017.

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Martin Nguyen Captures ONE Championship Lightweight Crown from Eduard Folayang in Second Round Knockout, Reigns in Two Divisions

Perfect timing. Nguyen's famous overhand right connects, knocking the lights out of Folayang.

The largest sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), had another memorable and historic evening in Manila as the capacity crowd at the Mall of Asia Arena witnessed an amazing display of heart-pounding martial arts action. Watch FB LIVE here.

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The 27th Soirée Beaujolais in Manila Celebrates Philippine-French Relations

Officers of the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Philippines (CCI France Philippines) announces its 27th year of celebrating Soirée Beaujolais in Manila.  From left, Isabelle Nilo President, Bernard Flour Vice President, and Vanessa Hans Managing Director of CCI France Philippines.

Le beaujolais est arrivé!

Every third Thursday of November, a grand tradition is celebrated simultaneously around the world; the welcoming of a French wine harvest... the Beaujolais Nouveau.

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ONE Championship Legends of the World: Folayang and Nguyen Expected to Fight Beyond Friendship

On stage at the ONE: LEGENDS OF THE WORLD Official Kick-Off Press Conference held on November 7, 2017 at the Grand Ballroom of City of Dreams, Manila were from left, Eduard Folayang, Geoff Andres Property President of City of Dreams Manila, Rich Franklin Vice-President of ONE Championship, and Martin Nguyen. 

As athletes, we tend to befriend our foes.  It is a fact that Filipinos are naturally friendly, and it is easy for us to warm up with our opponents outside the battle zone, whether it be a playing court, a pitch, ring, or a cage.  It is inevitable that top athletes, specially champions, will end up facing each other.  

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Miss Philippines Karen Ibasco Nails Q&A, Wins Miss Earth 2017 Crown

Winners of Miss Earth 2017, from left, Miss Earth Air is Miss Australia Nina Robertson, Miss Earth Fire is Miss Russia Lada Amikova,  Miss Earth 2017 title holder is Miss Philippines Karen Ibasco, and Miss Earth Water is Miss Colombia Juliana Franco. Photo by: Monch "Monchster" Henares.

The grand coronation night of Miss Earth 2107 was a spectacular show of great staging with mesmerizing beauties parading not only their physical beauties, but their confidence and wit as well.

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5th Anilao Underwater Shootout Festival Gather Divers Around the World, Showcasing the Philippines as Top UW Macro Photography Destination

By Arabelle Jimenez

Discover the country’s rich marine ecosystem as the Philippine Department of Tourism (PDOT) spear-headed by the Office of Product and Market Development - Dive Group, hold the 5th Anilao Underwater (UW) Photo Competition Festival in Anilao, Mabini, Batangas on November 28 up to December 2, 2017.

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Miss Earth 2017 Darling of the Press and Best in National Costume Asia-Oceana is Miss Philippines, Miss Thailand Close Second, Plus Photos of All Winners

Miss Earth 2017 Best in Costume - Asia and Oceana, from left, Bronze - Miss Japan Yasuyo Saito, Gold - Miss Philippines Karen Ibasco wearing a Louis Pangilinan creation, Silver - Miss Thailand Paweensuda Drouin, during the National Costume Competition on October 30, 2017 at the Century Park Hotel in Manila.

October 30, 2017 is a lucky day for Miss Earth Philippines 2017, Karen Ibasco, who clinched two coveted awards at the Miss Earth 2017 Preliminaries, winning gold in both Darling of the Press and Best in National Costume - Asia and Oceana wearing a Louis Pangilinan creation. Coming in close second winning silver for the same categories is Miss Thailand, Paweensuda Drouin.

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