Discover the Best Holiday Destinations
As the holiday season is approaching, it is always valuable for us to remember the actual essence of the celebrations—to enjoy the precious times we spend with our friends and …
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Baguio allows 200 tourists daily starting Sept.22
Baguio is set to welcome as many as 200 tourists daily starting September 22, as its local government releases its health and quarantine protocols for visitors. Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat …
See Places that Don’t Use Passports to Travel
Did you know there are beautiful places around the world that don’t require a passport to travel to? The best part of traveling to those areas is that you do …
Swimming in Boracay not allowed during GCQ
Aklan Governor Florencio Tumbocon Miraflores announced Friday that swimming in Boracay Island and other coastal areas in Aklan is still prohibited even the province is now under the general community …
DOT reveals new normal in tourism; says ‘traveling (abroad) is but a dream’
The Department of Tourism (DOT) revealed the “new normal” for the tourism industry. It said traveling abroad after the two-month enhanced community quarantine is likely to be pushed until next …
How To Renew A Child Passport
You’re all set to go on vacation and boom you remember you need to renew a child passport every five years and you didn’t. That means that vacation just might …
Philippine Airlines suspends all flights starting March 26
Philippine Airlines (PAL) announced Tuesday they are suspending all flights starting today, March 26, as it copes with the effects of pandemic COVID-19. PAL in a statement issued Tuesday, March …
Baguio City declares community quarantine
Mayor Benjamin Magalong has declared Baguio City under citywide community quarantine from March 16 to April 15 to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the city. Mayor …
Cebu Pacific free rebooking for March 10 to 31 flights
Cebu Pacific announced Monday it would allow passengers booked for domestic and international travels from March 10 to 31 to avail free rebooking of their tickets to a later date. …
15 Philippine hotels included in Forbes Travel Guide 2020 Star Awards
15 Philippine hotels made it to Forbes Travel Guide Star Awards for 2020. Of the 15 Philippine properties, six hotels were given the highest rating of five stars, with Marco …
Pink Sand Beaches in the Philippines to visit this 2020
Are you preparing for your dream vacation this 2020? Make your trips more colorful by visiting the fantastic pink sand beaches in the Philippines. How did these beaches become pink? …
Filipino tourist chiefs hope nation’s ‘unique cuisine’ will tempt visitors
Filipino tourism chiefs want to turn a spotlight onto the country’s “unique cuisine” in order to attract more foreign visitors. Speaking today (Monday, September 2), Department of Tourism (DOT) chief …
Picturesque saltwater lagoon closed to tourists for rehabilitation
A picturesque saltwater lagoon on the Isla de Gigantes, Iloilo, will be closed to tourists for a one-month rehabilitation. The Tangke saltwater lagoon near Carles town was ordered closed from …
Travel Hacks: Quick Guide to an Affordable and Unforgettable Vacation
Nowadays, everyone has a burning desire to travel… To the beach, the mountains, ancient cities… We want to see every inch of this earth! I mean, who wants to stay …
Bangsamoro: A whole new world of undiscovered destinations for travellers
The newly-established Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), composed of Lanao del Sur, Maguindanao, Tawi-Tawi, Sulu, and Basilan, is not only a melting pot of diverse cultures but also …
Grab Philippines to launch scooter hailing service in Manila’s Intramuros
Grab Philippines is preparing to launch an electric scooter hailing service within Manila’s historic Intramuros walled city next month. Yesterday (Wednesday, August 28), Department of Tourism (DOT) chief Bernadette Romulo-Puyat …
Igorot house goes home from UK after 2 decades
Igorot house goes home from the UK after two decades, August 29. The Igorot heirloom historical coming home trip happened through the efforts of Igorot Association UK. “It came full …
Lulugayan Falls — Samar Island’s ‘mini Niagra’ — reopens to tourists
The Lulugayan Falls, a renowned beauty spot on the Island of Samar, have been reopened to visitors after several months of environmental rehabilitation. Residents living near the picturesque waterfalls near …
Anahawan: Small town in Southern Leyte with big plans for tourism
The residents of Anahawan, a small town in Southern Leyte, are looking forward to some big plans to transform the local tourism industry. Development plans have been laid down for …
After Boracay ‘poop’ incident, rules to be written in Chinese and Korean
Officials on Boracay are planning to place signs in Chinese and Korean to remind tourists of how to behave on the white-sand island. The proposal comes after two tourists — …
Banwa Island — world’s most expensive resort — finally cleared to open
Banwa Private Island — believed to be the most expensive resort in the world — has finally secured accreditation by government bureaucrats. As we reported in May, the exclusive resort …
Korean and Chinese dominate as record tourist numbers revealed
Koreans and Chinese dominate tourist arrivals as record numbers of foreign visitors have been seen in the first half of this year. From January to June, a total of 4,133,050 …
Cebu Pacific launches new flights out of Clark International Airport
Cebu Pacific has launched new flights out of Clark International Airport to Bacolod, Iloilo and the Japanese capital’s Narita Airport. Cebu Pacific is the first Philippine carrier to offer direct …
A trip to the land of promise: A local’s guide to Davao City
Davao city is the crown jewel of Mindanao solely because it’s a melting pot of cultural diversity. Travelers won’t only experience the rich culture of Davao city’s 11 recognized tribes …
The foreigner’s guide to commuting in Metro Manila
One of the best ways to appreciate a country better, some people say, is to travel like a local. In the Philippines, that means riding a bus, jeepney, taxi, train, …
The hearts of San Remigio still beating after Hurricane Yolanda disaster
What is it to be Filipino? Is it ethnicity or regional? Could it be possibly a national identity or patriotism? In an attempt to not spark a major debate on …