CEBU CITY – Several passengers were stranded in various ports in Cebu and Bohol after several sea trips were cancelled on Friday, July 10. The trip cancellations were due to rough sea conditions from the typhoon Inday-enhanced southwest monsoon. The Philippine Coast Guard-Central Visayas (PCG-7)...
Japan is home to more than 14,000 islands, each with its own distinct natural environment and cultural traditions. At the same time, these island communities face a shared challenge: sustaining local vitality. The stories of Hachijojima in Tokyo, where traditional culture continues to thrive;...
In the Philippines, taking the Metro Rail Transit (MRT) to get around is an absolute nightmare scenario. We’ve either seen or experienced the horror stories firsthand. Lines that seem to never end, trains packed like sardines, suffering from the non-existent air conditioning, and worst of all,...
Super Typhoon “Inday” brought sea travel to a standstill across six regions on Friday morning, July 10, leaving more than 500 passengers stranded and forcing vessels to seek shelter as rough seas persisted, according to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). In its Maritime Safety Advisory covering...
The Travel Madness Expo (TME) returns from July 10 to 12 at Halls 1 to 4 of the SMX Convention Center Manila, inviting Filipinos to discover destinations with greater purpose through exclusive travel deals, expanded airline and tourism partnerships, and curated experiences that celebrate the...
Walk into any Hotel Sogo location right now, and you might notice something different. On June 23, the hotel chain quietly shifted the conversation around corporate support by rolling out the Pride Pass. It is an ongoing program designed to turn daily hotel stays into practical ways to support...
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) is now preparing travel advisories amid the threat of super typhoon “Bavi” which is expected to enter the country’s area of responsibility as early as Tuesday night, July 7. LTFRB chairman Vigor D. Mendoza II said they are now...
We call them butanding, but they’re also known as balilan, kaytan tokke, and balyiran. Here in the province of Southern Leyte, they’re known as tiki-tiki. Whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) are the most commonly seen fish in the Philippines, not because they’re found in markets like tilapia or...
There is a moment, just after you enter the Hong Kong Suite at Island Shangri-La, when Victoria Harbour seems to arrange itself for you. From the 50th floor, the city is all movement, glitz, and glamour—ferries cutting across the water, towers rising over Central, Kowloon shimmering in the...
Filipino travelers dreaming of their next international adventure can look forward to a taste of Taiwan at the Travel Madness Expo (TME) 2026. From July 10 to 12, the Taiwan Tourism Administration will return to the SMX Convention Center Manila with its "Waves of Wonder" campaign, offering visitors...
Music Travel Love wrapped up its three-city Philippine tour with a sold-out show at the New Frontier Theater on June 28, capping off a weekend that felt less like a nostalgia trip and more like proof that some songs simply refuse to age. The crowd wasn 't there to chase the next viral hit....
Filipino travelers visiting Oman under the country 's 14-day visa-free entry program will no longer be required to present a negative HIV medical certificate, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced on Monday, June 29. In a statement, the DFA said the Omani government had waived the...
