Top Filipino Superstitions on New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Eve invites a number of traditions in the Philippines, both food-related and non-edible. All of the traditions are meant to invite good luck and prosperity. Here are your…
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An Investment For Generations
If the Philippines is known for celebrating the longest Christmas season on earth, does it also follow that we celebrate it best? Having the option to spend the holidays at…
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The Lake Hotel Tagaytay: The Best Holiday Experience
The Lake Hotel Tagaytay, a 90-minute drive away from Manila, is a picture of truly serene and resplendent heaven. The Mediterranean-inspired design and fancy interiors speak of luxurious comfort and…
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DOT’s Ricky Alegre on the Outlook of Philippine Tourism
It was my first time to meet Department of Tourism’s (DOT) Assistant Secretary and Official Spokesperson Frederick Alegre and the first thing I noticed was his fondness of the color…
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10 Things To Do in Balai Isabel
If you find yourself needing a break from the hustle and bustle of city life, there’s a perfect getaway place waiting just two hours away from Manila. Right on the…
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Pocholo Paragas: Chief Operating Officer & General Manager of TIEZA
Pocholo Joselito Paragas currently has his hands full as Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA’s) Chief Operating Officer (COO) and General Manager (GM). Paragas, a landscape architecture graduate from…
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Building Our Hopes on the First Subway in the Philippines
A Potential Relief To Metro Manila Traffic Congestion The World Economic Forum recently released its Global Competitiveness Report for 2017-2018 where the Philippines ranked 56th overall. One of the categories…
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Keeping the Faith: Religious Tourism on Limelight
Faith-based attractions has been on the rise lately. As many travel analysts and spiritual studies have noted, more and more people of every faith are visiting places for religious purposes.…
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Taking It Easy—Relaxing Things to do in Montemaria
To appreciate the world’s beauty and mystery, you need to pause and get in touch with your inner peace. More than just accomplishing daily tasks and deadlines, it is essential…
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On Location: Montemaria, Batangas
Photographs from Balikbayan Magazine’s feature on Montemaria, the Mother of All Asia—the World travel destination, Holy Site, and pilgrimage site of the Philippines.
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Enjoy Clear Vision With LASIK
A quick, painless and effective alternative to eyeglasses and contact lenses. Angelica Dalupan has a whole new outlook in life, and it is after she underwent LASIK surgery. An eyeglass…
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A Conversation with Batangas Governor Hermilando Mandanas
Batangas Governor Hermilando Mandanas lives at a hectic pace. We caught up with Gov. Mandanas during his dialogue with the Catholic clergy led by Archbishop Gilbert A. Garcera, D.D. of Lipa, Batangas.…
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Villa Caemilla Beach Boutique Hotel
Picture yourself sinking your feet in warm white sand that rests calmly alongside clear waters. As you arrive at the doors of Villa Caemilla Beach Boutique Hotel you will be…
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Boracay Sandcastles The Apartments
Boracay SandCastles The Apartments is proud to say that they are the only absolute beachfront fully self-contained apartments on Boracay Island. Each unit is named from colorful Philippine tribes: Aeta,…
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Golden Phoenix Hotel Manila: Sleep For Success
“We give you comfort above expectation,” says Ms. Christine Urbanozo-Ibarreta, Director for Sales and Marketing of Golden Phoenix Hotel Manila. We encourage a deep, peaceful sleep for a more centered,…
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Lilac Twins: Relaxed Country Lifestyle
While some parts of the cool crisp city of Tagaytay is now bustling with medium and high-rise condominiums, Alta Montebello offers you a different and unique experience by providing the…
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Nationwide Smoking Ban Implemented
The nationwide smoking ban mandated by President Rodrigo Duterte’s Executive Order 26 has taken its full effect last July 23. Department of Health secretary Paulyn Ubial said some 1.5 million…
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Philippines Ranks 8th In The World As Medical Tourism Destination
In 2015, the Philippines was ranked 8th among the top medical tourism destinations in the world, ahead of countries such as Japan and France, according to a list compiled by…
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Infographic: Medical Procedures Cost Analysis (PH vs USA)
The Philippines offers a wide range of high-quality services at just a fraction of the cost compared to those in North America and Europe—ranging from upwards of 50% to 80%…
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Report: Where Does the Philippines Rank in the World?
2016 BEST COUNTRIES: The Philippines stands at the 33rd spot “The land of beautiful beaches and abundant biodiversity has long been plagued by political instability, but its resilient economy continues…
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