Although Asian tourist arrivals decline, the Philippine tourism industry is still perceived to be entering “a new era of opportunity” because of the growth in domestic tourism, improved flight connectivity, and the 99-year lease reform. Leechiu Property Consultants said in its third-quarter...
The local tourism industry is expected to maintain the growth observed in the first half of 2025, mainly driven by strong domestic travel and gradual recovery in international arrivals. “With the anticipated growth of domestic tourism, our industry is set for a significant boost,” said Leechiu...
The Philippine tourism and hotel industry continued to face challenges in 2024, and these difficulties are seen to persist this year, primarily due to global economic headwinds and slower recovery in key international markets such as South Korea and China. In a briefing, Leechiu Property...
The Philippine hospitality industry is set for continued growth in 2025, with infrastructure investments and policy reforms driving optimism and fueling the development of new hotels and resorts. Leechiu Property Consultants (LPC) noted that planned expansions at key airports, including Manila and...
Chinese pop star Lay Zhang released “Psychic,” his second lead single from his English album that will drop this year. "Psychic" was crafted by Lay, Rykeyz, Sean Douglas, JHart, and Kyle Reynolds, with Grammy-nominated Rykeyz at the helm of production, a producer renowned for his work...
Asian pop star Lay Zhang and American pop sensation Lauv collaborated and released the single “Run Back to You” on Feb. 23. "Run Back to You" presents a captivating blend of contemporary pop melodies and nostalgic retro vibes, promising to resonate with audiences worldwide. Lay...
Chinese pop star Lay Zhang met Filipino fans again after 10 years in an intimate gathering to introduce his music and interact with them. Lay Zhang held his free fan meeting and music listening party, organized by Warner Music Philippines, on Dec. 4 at the Teatrino at Promenade in Greenhills...
Chinese pop star Lay Zhang will be holding a free fan meeting and music listening party in Manila in December. Warner Music Philippines and Lay Zhang announced the events on Nov. 17. The announcement (Photo from Warner Music Philippines) “Lay Zhang will be holding a free fan-meeting...
K-pop boy band EXO are celebrating their 10th anniversary today, April 8, and member Lay made a surprise announcement. Lay took to Instagram to announce that he is leaving SM Entertainment, the group’s agency, and thanked EXO members for their company. Lay Zhang (Instagram) “Ten years of...
Presidential aspirant Vice President Leni Robredo has turned to religious and lay groups to help her fight rampant disinformation and elevate the discourse on the 2022 polls. Vice President Leni Robredo speaks before members of the religious community and lay groups at the Cathedral-Shrine and...
Motorcycle riders will find this move from the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) very thoughtful, especially with the intermittent rains. MMDA Chairman Benhur Abalos (left) leads the unveiling of the emergency lay-by under the Quezon City flyover on July 9, 2021. (Photo from MMDA)...
EXO (SM Entertainment) K-pop boy band EXO released their special album “Don’t Fight the Feeling” on June 7, which topped the chart in Korea. Korea’s Hanteo Chart revealed on June 8 that “Don’t Fight the Feeling” sold 647,010 copies on the first day on June 7 and grabbed the No. 1...
