March 30: LPA, easterlies to bring cloudy skies, scattered rains across Philippines

MANILA, Philippines —  Two weather systems may bring cloudy skies and scattered rain across the Philippines on Sunday, March 30, according to the state weather bureau PAGASA. As of 3 a.m., PAGASA reported that a low-pressure area (LPA) was located about …

Michelin in the Philippines: Are Filipino chefs ready to receive Michelin stars?

MANILA, Philippines — For the longest time, Filipino chefs did not have to think about earning Michelin stars. They just focused on being excellent, and delivering the best dining experience for guests in their respective restaurants. Things are going to …

Galleria Taal: The First Camera Museum in the Philippines

Galleria Taal Camera Museum Located in the charming town of Taal, Batangas, Galleria Taal stands as a unique treasure: the first camera museum in the Philippines. This captivating destination is a must-visit for photography enthusiasts and history …

Danish pig industry visit to Philippines ends with toast to future collaboration

The week-long visit of the Danish Pig Alliance to the Philippines concluded on Saturday 29 March 2025 with a dinner hosted by the Ambassador of Denmark to the Philippines, Franz-Michael “Dan-Dan” Mellbin, and Mme. Eva Fischer Mellbin. The dinner brought …

Dusit International expands in the Philippines with the signing of Dusit Greenhills Manila

Scheduled to open in 2026, Dusit’s newest property in the Philippines will offer Thai-inspired hospitality within the tallest skyscraper in San Juan City, further solidifying Dusit’s presence in its second-largest market outside Thailand. Dusit …

Philippines: Sleeping giant in power generation awakens

Kalayaan Pumped Storage Power Plant (KPSPP): Established in 1983, the KPSPP was the first of its kind in Southeast Asia and remains the only operational pumped storage facility in the Philippines. Located in Laguna, it currently has a capacity of 797 MW.   …

Nissan unveils all-new 2025 Patrol in the Philippines

We first got to see the all-new Nissan Patrol when it was debuted globally in Abu Dhabi late last year, but fortunately, we didn’t have to wait long for it to finally arrive at our shores. Marking the seventh generation of its flagship luxury SUV, Nissan …

Romualdez sympathizes with quake-sticken Myanmar, Thailand; says Philippines ready to help

House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Speaker’s office)                   House Speaker Martin Romualdez has issued a message of sympathy and support for ASEAN neighbors Myanmar and Thailand, which were recently struck with a strong 7.7 magnitude earthquake. …

2 dead after small plane crashes in Philippines -- local media

MANILA, March 30 (Xinhua) -- A two-seater plane crashed in Pangasinan province, north of Manila, on Sunday morning, killing its pilot and a student, local media said. The training aircraft nosedived and crashed into an open field in Lingayen town, killing …

Urgent: 2 dead after small plane crashes in Philippines -- local media