The gambling industry has always been popular in the Philippines. It is a favored activity among Filipinos, and The industry attracts several tourists from China, Japan and South Korea. The industry is projected to hit $6.03 (over 350 billion pesos) in revenue by the end of 2025. The government has recently put laws and measures in place … Read more
Understanding the 13th Month Pay in the Philippines PHILIPPINES – Here is the origin of the 13th month pay for Filipino employees to help cover various holiday expenses. Every year, as the Christmas season approaches, Filipino employees eagerly await their 13th-month pay. The additional monetary benefit hugely helps cover holiday expenses such as gifts, celebrations, … Read more
Oil Price Hike Expected on Christmas Eve (December 24, 2024) Fuel companies in the Philippines are set to impose an oil price hike before Christmas Eve (December 24, 2024). Starting at 6 a.m. on Tuesday, Shell Pilipinas will increase the price of gasoline by P0.50 per liter, diesel by P1.45 per liter, and kerosene by … Read more
Markki Stroem Set to Shine: Representing the Philippines at Mister Universe 2024 MARKKI STROEM – Actor and model Markki Stroem proudly represents the Philippines in the highly anticipated Mister Universe 2024 competition. Markki Stroem is set to represent the Philippines at the prestigious Mister Universe 2024 competition. Ahead of the event, Markki jetted off abroad, … Read more
Male Customer Calls Out Fast-Food Pricing in the Country, Saying, “A marketing scheme making you buy more” A male customer went viral after calling out the pricing strategies in fast-food chains in the Philippines. Recently, David Christopher Hizon, a Facebook user, pointed out what they believe to be odd pricing strategies in fast-food chains in … Read more
PAGASA Releases Latest Weather Update for Monday (November 4, 2024) PAGASA LATEST UPDATE – The state weather bureau reported that Tropical Storm Marce has entered PAR as the country’s 13th storm. On Monday (November 4, 2024), the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration released the latest weather update in the country. Tropical Storm Marce … Read more
Senate to Propose Reducing the Number of Holidays in the Philippines The Philippine Senate is considering a proposal to reduce or limit the number of holidays observed in the country. Senate President Chiz Escudero revealed that this idea has gained traction among senators. They believe that the current abundance of holidays, which sometimes extends for … Read more
Woman Goes Viral and Earns Reactions Online Over ‘Mano’ Gesture to Bride A woman giving a ‘Mano’ to the bride instead of receiving it from the latter during the wedding ceremony brings good vibes online. The “mano” gesture is a traditional Filipino practice used to show respect to elders. It involves a younger person taking … Read more
Blazing Philippines: Bracing For Extended Heat Until Mid-May PHILIPPINES – The Philippines is expected to endure intense heat until mid-May said PAGASA forecaster Glaiza Escullar. A forecaster announced on Sunday that the Philippines would continue to experience exceptionally high temperatures until mid-May, following a record-breaking heatwave in the capital city of Manila. Based on a … Read more
Here are the Top Pilgrimage Sites in the Philippines PILGRIMAGE TOURISM – Here are some of the top pilgrimage sites in the Philippines that you should consider visiting this Holy Week. Holy Week, known as “Semana Santa” in Spanish, is a significant religious observance in the Christian calendar, particularly for Catholics and some Protestant denominations. … Read more