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Destinations

Tourism Chief Frasco dives in Puerto Galera, provides alternative livelihood to Oriental Mindoro

PUERTO GALERA, Oriental Mindoro—Not even the rain stopped Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco from joining divers in Puerto Galera town, Oriental Mindoro in a scuba diving activity…

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Travel

Chinese tourists receive warm welcome from PHL; DOT foresees swifter tourism recovery with Chinese outbound group tours

The Philippines mounted a warm welcome reception for arriving Chinese tourists on January 24 in celebration of the Chinese New Year and the continuous influx of Chinese visitors, following the…

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Department of Tourism celebrates Philippine Accessible Disability Services, Inc. (PADS) Dragon Boat Team historic four gold medal haul

The Department of Tourism (DOT) commends the historic feat of the Philippine Accessible Disability Services, Inc. (PADS) Dragon Boat Team as the inaugural champions of the recently concluded International Dragon…

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Hotels & Resorts

Savoy Hotel Boracay welcomes you back for colorful experiences once again

The long wait is over and we are excited to share that Savoy Hotel Boracay is reopening this June 1, 2022. We can’t wait to welcome you back, so here…

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47th International Bamboo Organ Festival Online

The 47th lnternational Bamboo Organ Festival Online has been moved to April 8-10, 2022 at 8:00 p.m. and can be followed on Facebook Live (https://www.facebook.com/bambooorganfestival) and YouTube. Our line-up this…

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First “Potato Corner” Store Opens in Winnipeg

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Travel

The ‘World Cup of Underwater Photo Competitions’ returns, to be held in Anilao, Batangas

The country’s world-famous marine life will once again take the spotlight during the Anilao Underwater Shootout (AUS), slated in Anilao, Batangas, on December 1- 5. This was announced by Tourism…

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Filipino Languages Celebrated in Night of Music at the Philippine Center in New York

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PH Consulate General Joins 7 Mile House’s “Adobo Cook-Off For A Cause” in San Francisco

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San Francisco Mayor Proclaims October 2021 as Filipino American History Month

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Filipino and Filipino-American Frontline Workers Honored in Exhibit at Brooklyn Bridge Park

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Health

Secretary Puyat: More vaccines coming for Palawan tourism workers

Puerto Princesa, Palawan — Tourism Secretary Berna Romulo-Puyat, along with Testing Czar and National Task Force Against COVID-19 Deputy Chief Implementer Secretary Vince Dizon, led the ceremonial vaccination of tourism…

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Arts & Culture

Cinemalaya navigates the currents on its 17th year

With the ebb and flow of the global health crisis gripping the country, the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival navigates the social currents and plugs in the life support for…

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United States

U.S. and Philippine Forces Conclude 36th Balikatan Exercise

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City, Philippines – Service members from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and United States Armed Forces concluded the 36th iteration of Balikatan Exercise on Friday,…

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United States

Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. Military Hold Balikatan Exercise Under Strict Health Protocol

CAMP AGUINALDO, QUEZON CITY, Philippines – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and United States Military opened the 36th Balikatan Exercise (BK36-21) in a ceremony held Monday, April 12.…

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Arts & Culture

Cebu Historic Sites Under Conservation

March 26 marked the 11th anniversary of the National Cultural Heritage Act (RA 10066). Currently, the National Historical Commission of the Philippines, one of the cultural agencies covered by the law,…

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Philippine Embassies, Consulates Spearhead Worldwide Celebration of Women’s Month

Philippine Embassies and Consulates all over the world joined the commemoration of the National Women’s Month this March with the theme, “We Make Change Work for Women: Juana Laban sa…

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Pope Francis Holds 500 Years Anniversary Mass for Christianity in the Philippines at St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican

Pope Francis celebrated the 500 Years Anniversary Mass for Christianity in the Philippines before a limited audience of around 100 worshippers inside St. Peter’s Basilica on 14 March 2021. Officials…

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Health

Government welcomes arrival of 12,000 Personal Protective Equipment sets for frontliners

Government officials from various agencies welcomed the arrival of 12,000 sets of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) procured by the Philippine Government for Filipino frontliners on April 14 at the Ninoy…

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The Economy

Oceana Lauds Coastal Mayors for Prioritizing Fishery Resources and Fishers Welfare Amid COVID19

“Every local government executive who gives premium to fishery resources and fisherfolk welfare is worth emulating and serves as a role model for good environmental governance.” This was the statement…

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Galleries

Tourism Chief Frasco dives in Puerto Galera, provides alternative livelihood to Oriental Mindoro

Chinese tourists receive warm welcome from PHL; DOT foresees swifter tourism recovery with Chinese outbound group tours

Department of Tourism celebrates Philippine Accessible Disability Services, Inc. (PADS) Dragon Boat Team historic four gold medal haul

Savoy Hotel Boracay welcomes you back for colorful experiences once again

47th International Bamboo Organ Festival Online

First “Potato Corner” Store Opens in Winnipeg

The ‘World Cup of Underwater Photo Competitions’ returns, to be held in Anilao, Batangas

Filipino Languages Celebrated in Night of Music at the Philippine Center in New York

PH Consulate General Joins 7 Mile House’s “Adobo Cook-Off For A Cause” in San Francisco

San Francisco Mayor Proclaims October 2021 as Filipino American History Month

Filipino and Filipino-American Frontline Workers Honored in Exhibit at Brooklyn Bridge Park

Secretary Puyat: More vaccines coming for Palawan tourism workers

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Cinemalaya navigates the currents on its 17th year

U.S. and Philippine Forces Conclude 36th Balikatan Exercise

Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. Military Hold Balikatan Exercise Under Strict Health Protocol

Cebu Historic Sites Under Conservation

Philippine Embassies, Consulates Spearhead Worldwide Celebration of Women’s Month

Pope Francis Holds 500 Years Anniversary Mass for Christianity in the Philippines at St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican

Government welcomes arrival of 12,000 Personal Protective Equipment sets for frontliners

Oceana Lauds Coastal Mayors for Prioritizing Fishery Resources and Fishers Welfare Amid COVID19

Home Is a Moving Target

Securing Tomorrow: WOSAS 2026 Showcases the Future of Safety, Security, and Resilience

Provincial Tourism Office Assesses Ayungon’s Potential Ecotourism Sites

Lasang Lokal, Proudly Pico Celebrates Batangas Beef in Its Penultimate Episode

Cyan Modern Kitchen Unveils The Weekend Collection: A Curated Series of Themed Dinner Experiences at Lanson Place Mall of Asia

Marcos highlights DHSUD, Pag-IBIG Fund gains under Expanded 4PH as housing program delivers over 500,000 homes for Filipinos

Franchise Association Launches First-Ever Visayas Franchise Conference 2026 – Igniting Growth: Visayas and Beyond

The 2026 Franchise Negosyo Roadshow Begins: “Franchise Negosyo Visayas Expo” Opens in Cebu