Vice President Sara Duterte has called on the Office of the President to make public the travel authorities it issues, along with the corresponding travel expenses and public funds used by government officials and employees. In a statement issued Tuesday, August 18, Duterte said transparency and...
Filipino travelers holding valid regular Philippine passports may avail themselves of a visa upon arrival in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) under updated guidelines and requirements, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Tuesday, August 18. The DFA said the updated policy covers Filipinos...
Hong Kong Disneyland is set to add new experiences centered around Pixar and The Avengers. Recently announced during D23 in the US, details surrounding future park upgrades include additions to the current Toy Story Land attraction and a complete Marvel takeover in Tomorrowland. Set to debut in...
Vibe Hotel Alabang officially celebrated its grand opening through a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by executives of Sun Group of Companies, government officials, corporate partners, and distinguished guests. Leading the ceremony were Executive Vice President Ma’am Ida Ang, Sun Group of...
The Taiwan Tourism Administration will host “Taiwan Day 2026”, the first flagship event of its 2026 promotional campaign in the Philippines, on August 22-23 at Level 2, Concourse, One Ayala in Makati City. Admission is free, and the event runs from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on both days. According to...
Apart from exploring places and experiencing different cultures, it is inevitable to meet people when traveling. For some, being in a crowd is part of the fun. But for others, it can be overwhelming, making the off-season more appealing. In the Philippines, when the summer season has its final...
When visiting Taiwan, it’s almost a given that Taipei has most of what you’re looking for. Of course, there’s the Taipei 101 building, which towers above everything else and is visible from miles away. On an equally grand scale is the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, where Taiwan’s rich...
Off-season travel comes with its own advantages. With fewer tourists, lower prices, and a more relaxed atmosphere, it offers travelers the chance to experience a destination at their own pace. But on the flip side, it comes with challenges, and at the top of the list are seasonal conditions. ...
President Marcos has authorized the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) secretary to delegate the approval of foreign travel requests of local government officials. Through Administrative Order No. 47, Marcos allowed the DILG Secretary to delegate the approval to designated...
Disney Store by SM, the official home to shop the stories you love from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars in the Philippines, is collaborating with SMAC to offer members a chance to win a family getaway to Hong Kong Disneyland. Until Sept. 30, 2026, SMAC and SMAC Prestige members who spend a...
Most resorts sell rooms. Plantation Bay, A Real Resort With A Real Spa has always sold something far more elusive: the feeling of stepping into another world. That, according to founder J. Manuel “Manny” Gonzalez, was the vision from the very beginning. Long before “experiences” became...
Just as Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” dominated theaters in July, Zeus’ home of Mount Olympus also gained worldwide acclaim after recently being listed as a United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Site. After a thorough committee session...
