Philippines

BDO Unibank, the largest bank in the Philippines, has partnered with Hyakujushi Bank, a regional bank established in Japan, in a move that will increase BDO’s presence in the Japanese market and provide enhanced financial services to both Japanese and Filipino customers. Under the terms of the agreement, BDO and Hyakujushi Bank will work together to provide trade financing, remittance …

It is anticipated that around 400,000 drivers would be able to save money by taking advantage of the toll-free Skyway Stage 3 in the Philippines, which connects the South Luzon Expressway to the North Luzon Expressway. The Holy Week begins on April 14. During the busy vacation season, the toll-free plan that will run from April 1 to April 4 …

Holidays in the Philippines are a fantastic mix of traditional and modern celebrations, with fun-filled activities and mouth-watering cuisine. The country boasts a unique blend of cultures and religions, which makes it a fascinating destination for holidaymakers. Christmas is the biggest celebrated occasion in the Philippines, marked by spectacular parades and street parties. Another popular festival is the Lenten Season …

As part of her international tour, American actress and singer Sabrina Carpenter will perform in Manila in July. The 22-year-old celebrity revealed the news on her official Twitter account, expressing her delight at finally visiting the Philippines. “I cannot wait to see you all in Manila on July 20th!!! I’ve never been, and I’m so excited!” tweeted Carpenter. The event …

The leading Philippine production company Dreamscape Entertainment has released two new trailers for its upcoming television programs “Drag You Me” and “Linlang.” The teasers have caused excitement on social media, with fans anxiously anticipating the arrival of the respective programmes. “Drag You Me” is a comedy-drama about a drag queen who takes in a troubled adolescent and assists him in …

Being the first Hollywood celebrity to be selected to the role, the Philippine Department of Tourism has named Vanessa Hudgens as its Global Tourism Ambassador, marking a historic occasion. Hudgens, who is of Filipino ancestry, has been an advocate for the Philippines and its culture for a very long time. She has shown her affection for the country in public …

Gretchen Ong Ho is a television host and volleyball player from the Philippines. She was a part of the Ateneo Lady Eagles. Alongside Fille Cainglet, Ailysse Nacachi, Dzi Gervacio, and Jem Ferrer, she was a member of the Fab 5. She attended Ateneo De Manila University and was a member of the Lady Eagles. In 2013, the same year she …

On Tuesday night, Heart Evangelista and Jericho Rosales got together again along with their fellow show business professionals. As can be seen in Evangelista‘s own Instagram updates, she and Rosales appeared to enjoy catching up not only with each other but also with their fellow actors such as Piolo Pascual, Maja Salvador, Bea Alonzo, Diether Ocampo, John Lloyd Cruz, and …

Indonesia has made progress in improving the human rights of LGBTQIA+ individuals, while the Philippines has regressed, according to the response of the Asean SOGIE Caucus to the United Nations mechanism that analyzes member states’ human rights records. Monday’s 52nd session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva marked the conclusion of the 4th cycle of the Universal Periodic …

Do not throw away your chance, theater enthusiasts, for “Hamilton” is coming to Manila in September 2023. “Hamilton” is a sung-and-rapped musical based on the life of American Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, namely during America’s revolution against the British; the musical’s author, Lin-Manuel Miranda, dubbed it “America then, as told by America now.” After teasing fans in a video in …