The Philippines has back-to-back nominations at the 2023 World Travel Awards WHERE AZURE AND WHITE MEET Puka beach in Boracay, Western Visayas Your country calls upon you to serve your patriotic duty as we battle it out in the 2023 World Travel Awards. Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary...
The remains of Pinoy royalty and Roman technology in Intramuros ROMUALDEZ HOUSE The Romualdezes have been in Pandacan since the turn of 19th century AD. The Romualdez house was bought by Miguel L. Romualdez when he was appointed sixth mayor of Manila (1924-1927) by then Gov. Gen. Leonard Wood Who...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) formally opened a new linear park and pedestrian stairs at the iconic Binondo-Intramuros Bridge in Manila on Friday, Jan. 20. Photo: DPWH DPWH Sec. Manuel Bonoan led the opening of the facilities and structures which he said would offer a new...
A 47-year-old woman was rescued by joint government forces after she jumped off the Intramuros-Binondo Bridge to Pasig River in Manila on Friday, Dec. 23. Photo: PCG / Facebook Rescue personnel from the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), and Philippine National Police...
Officials of the Department of Tourism (DOT) have welcomed the top executives of Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy for an exclusive tour of the country's historical landmark and Asia’s topmost tourist attraction, the Walled City of Intramuros in Manila on Thursday, Dec. 8. DOT Undersecretary for...
Groups of men and women including ambassadors of some European embassies to the Philipines, non-government organizations (NGOs) and advocacy group members, all donning orange shirts, cycled around Intramuros, Manila on Friday morning, Nov. 25, to kickoff the 18-day violence against women (VAW)...
Experience Manila's mode of transportation back in 1888 If you're looking for a sign to visit and explore the historic wall of Intramuros, here it is. The Intramuros Administration (IA) recently announced that visitors can now explore the walled-city riding the tranvia, a 20th century...
We joined this walking tour in Intramuros and here’s what we discovered Intramuros has been one of the shining jewels of the country’s capital when it comes to tourism. Its cobbled streets, ancient architecture, and unique scenery can instantly transport you to that Old Manila era, with the...
Are you looking for a weekend trip where you can chill and learn art and history? Well, check out these new and re-opened places in Manila that will surely unleash your love for Filipino arts, culture, and history, especially while we are celebrating "Buwan ng mga Wikang Pambansa" this August. The...
Soon, the famous Walled City of Intramuros in Manila may turn into a water world. This was the warning raised by the Intramuros Administration (IA) amid the adverse effects of climate change and the rapid urbanization in Metro Manila. Ramil B. Tibayan, head of the Cultural Properties Conservation...
A skeletal work force was deployed among the personnel of the Intramuros Administration (IA) holding office at the Palacio del Gobernador in Intramuros, Manila on Monday, Aug. 1, after the building caught fire on Sunday night. Department of Tourism The fire hit the seventh floor of the building...
Whether on a tour or exploring on our own, how bamboo bicycles can help us pedal toward a greener future By Ruben Claro Reyes IV In the last years of his life, Dr. Jose P. Rizal yearned for a bicycle. In late 1885, during his exile in Dapitan, one of the Philippines’ greatest heroes exchanged a...
