Korea Provides US$100-Million Loan for Philippines’ COVID-19 Emergency Response

On Thursday, October 29, 2020, the Government of Korea (through the Export-Import Bank of Korea/Korea Eximbank) and the Government of the Philippines (through the Department of Finance) have entered into an agreement for the EDCF COVID-19 Emergency Response Program Loan* worth USD 100 million. This is the third agreement** signed by the two countries under the One Billion US Dollars (US$1,000,000,000) EDCF Framework Arrangement for the …

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Netflix Releases Teaser for ‘Kingdom’ Sidequel ‘Kingdom: Ashin of the North’

SEOUL, November 2, 2020 - Netflix, the world’s leading streaming entertainment service, has confirmed the production of Kingdom: Ashin of the North, a continuation of the story that captivated the world and introduced a mysterious new character. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Tq5UJG_y_s&feature=youtu.be Kingdom: Ashin of the North is a sidequel from Kingdom season two and a backstory about the …

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Your Favorite URC Goodies are Now Available at Shopee

Piattos, C2, Nissin Cups, Cream-O, and other products of Universal Robina Corporation (URC) are now available in Shopee. URC Shopee Mall has a wide variety of treats from Filipino favorite snacks Presto, Magic Crackers, Chippy and Mr. Chips, to chocolatey treats like Cloud 9, Swiss Miss, Hello!, and the morning partner Great Taste Coffee. Visit …

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Google’s travel recovery itinerary: How Philippine travel marketers can bounce back from the pandemic

Many Filipinos had to hit pause on travel plans for this year, greatly impacting the tourism industry here and abroad. Now that COVID-19 restrictions are easing up and borders are opening, people are becoming more hopeful for the future and slowly reviving their wanderlust wishlists. However, with the high regard for health and safety, international …

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The HP Smart Tank 515 All-in-One Wireless Printer: Your best and smartest companion for your home printing needs

Contrary to what others may think, today’s “new normal” when it comes to learning and working from home is not just about choosing the right computer or the fastest internet connection.There is still the need to print since Learning from Home (LFH) or Working from Home (WFH) is not entirely and purely 100% digital or …

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K-Drama in the Spotlight: KCC brings together experts in 1st webinar

As part of their Korea at Home campaign, the Embassy of the Republic of Korea and the Korean Cultural Center, together with MIND S-Cool and the BGC Arts Center, have organized a free, live webinar titled The Role of K-Dramas in Sharing and Shaping Culture Beyond Borders. The one-time event consists of a series of talks focused on …

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Netflix releases official trailer for highly-anticipated season 4 of ‘The Crown’

Bend. Or Break. Watch the official trailer for the fourth season of Netflix's 'The Crown': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDxvFXb9JNo The official trailer for the highly anticipated season 4 of The Crown has been released, featuring a first chance to hear the distinctive voice of Margaret Thatcher, played by Gillian Anderson, and the enchanting tone of Lady Diana Spencer, …

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5 “sticky situations” Pinoys can relate to

As the number of months under quarantine increases, so too does our craving for social gatherings and physical interactions. And while we do miss a lot of aspects in our lives before the pandemic, there are just some parts of it that we don’t—traffic, bumping into people we wish we wouldn’t, and the occasional awkward, …

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Santa on a bike: Meet Bike Camper JBelo who pedals around the city to make children happy

The year has been rough and challenging for everyone. But while some people seem to have lost hope, there are individuals who go above and beyond to touch lives and deliver happiness in the best way that they can. Such is the motivation behind Joey Belo’s advocacy of bringing joy to the street children and …

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