Japan has record-breaking year with more than 13 million tourists in 2014
Japan has attracted more tourists in 2014 with a record-breaking 13 million visitors – a 30 per cent increase from 2012. Latest figures also showed that there were a record …
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New diesel power plant fired up on Siquijor Island
A new 6.464-megawatt diesel plant had started its operation as power provider of Siquijor province. The plant, built at a cost of more than 466.44 million pesos, is operated by …
Dasol, Pangasinan, holds first ever “Asin Festival” – a celebration of salt
The first-ever “Asin Festival” is being celebrated to coincide with the town fiesta, which runs until February 21. Best known for its salt making industry, Dasol is featuring activities like the …
Maritime authority bans Sulpico Lines/Span Asia from carrying passengers
In a report issued by The Inquirer almost seven years after the sinking of MV Princess of the Stars, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has issued a ruling banning the shipping …
Strong dollar sees Singapore tourism take slight dip in 2014
Singapore tourism dipped slightly in the year ending 2014. Fewer international visitors came to the tiny country, the first drop since 2009. The numbers come in at a time when …
UK Embassy in Manila cuts visa processing time to just 24 hours
The long wait for your United Kingdom visa is about to be over – that’s the message from the country’s embassy in the Philippines. The usual 15 working days for processing …
Are you a global trekker and selfie freak? Top 10 selfie spots of the world
Are you a selfie freak? Everyone in the Philippines knows that the narcissistic craze is in full flow and has been for numerous years. Numerous places have been in the …
Ayala Land Inc breaks ground for new luxury resort in El Nido, Palawan
Ayala Land Inc. has recently broken ground for a new high-end beachfront resort and hotel in El Nido, Palawan. The 150-room Seda Resort & Hotel will be accompanied by a …
WATCH: BBC Documentary: Philippines, Beautiful People, Beautiful Country
Beautiful People, Beautiful Country is a documentary made by the BBC about the Philippines, and the title could not be any more true to life. The documentary opens with one …
The Philippines makes a big impression at the New York Times Travel Show
The Philippines has made a major impression on the New York Times Travel Show. The show attracted Tourism Councils from Australia, Asia, Europe and from across the Americas. It included numerous seminars which …
Philippine Department of Tourism wants scuba diving industry regulated
The Department of Tourism (DOT) is set to implement within the first quarter of 2015 the first-ever set of rules regulating the scuba diving industry in the Philippines. The DOT …
Malaysia offering visa fee waiver for tourists
The Malaysian Government announced yesterday a waiver on visa fees for tourists – even including those coming from China. The waiver is part of a initiative by the Malaysian Government …
Taguig City restaurant makes CNN Travel wish list for 2015
The Black Sheep in Bonifacio Global City in Taguig was the lone recipient on a CNN Travel article titled “Restaurant Wish List: 15 Global Eateries We’re Dying to Try in 2015.” …
Magazine says Manila is second best place in the world for coffee lovers
Matador Network online magazine has named Manila in its article “11 of the world’s best cities for coffee lovers,” where Manila was ranked number two. The article said: “Third wave coffee …
Website creator sued by airline for revealing cheap flight secret
A 22-year-old man who founded Skiplagged.com is being sued by United Airlines for releasing a trade secret it says has cost it big money. Aktarer Zaman posted the trade secret on …
Caves as homes: 30 million Chinese people live like the Flintstones
Although the Philippines is famous for its awe-inspiring caves, not many people choose to live in them. However, in China there are enough sub-terranean living quarters to house the entire population of Canada. …
One for the ladies? The hot pink Mosque of Maguindanao province
In the Philippines, Ramadan in 2013 was marked with the opening of a new pink mosque in Maguindanao Province. It unlike any other mosque you might see, those with neutral-colored walls, …
Vigan is officially one of the ‘new seven wonders’ of the world
Vigan has won top honours as one of the “New7Wonders” of the world, alongside cities like La Paz, Bolivia, and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. “We congratulate each of these cities on …
Wreck diving in Coron Island, Palawan: 11 stunning scuba highlights
WRECK DIVING HEAVEN: Coron Island is the third-largest island in the Calamian Islands of Northern Palawan. The waters around the island are justly famous for wreck diving, due to the number of Japanese …
The Rafflesia: The biggest blooming flower in the world
The Rafflesia flower which is found throughout much of Southeast Asia was discovered in 1818 by Dr Joseph Arnold, who named his new find after Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, the leader of the …
Malaybalay City: A sanctuary of cool, clear mountain air
Malaybalay City is set among the Kitanglad Mountain Ranges of Bukidnon Province on the island of Mindanao. Noted as “The South Summer Home of the Philippines”, the beauty of this little …
Jomalig Island: An island named after a legendary kiss still inspires love
The name of Jomalig Island comes from a Visayan word meaning ‘to kiss’, and this could not be any more fitting. Jomalig rests in a small archipelago in the Lamon …
Filipino travellers can now get UK visas in just 24 hours
The UK is rolling out the red carpet and offering Filipino travellers the chance to receive a UK visa within just 24 hours. The service will begin in April 2015 but comes …
Vigan’s colonial charm could see it named among world’s seven wonders
The Philippines has mustered up another great tourist destination which may soon be named a new wonder of the world. Vigan City is in the 21 finalists in the “New7Wonder” …
Philippine tourist chiefs hope to welcome more disabled visitors
Ambitious plans are underway to make the Philippines more accessible for disabled travellers. Helen Catalbas, Regional Director of the Department of Tourism (DOT) said they were committed to creating a ‘barrier-free’ tourism industry. DOT, …
Sagada reopens Balangagan burial cave with new access road
Read more: The hanging coffins of Sagada The town of Sagada has reopened the Cave of Balangagan. Located just a few kilometers from one of the most famous attractions in Sagada – Sumaguing Cave – the …