The House of Representatives leadership granted a travel clearance request from former House Speaker Leyte 1st district Rep. Martin Romualdez, who planned a personal trip to Singapore for medical reasons. "As requested, travel clearance is hereby granted to the Honorable Ferdinand Martin G....
Social media pages and groups offering “fast-track” processing of travel clearances for minors continue to circulate online, despite repeated warnings from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) against “fixers.” In a statement on Tuesday, April 21, DSWD Assistant Secretary...
Whether you’re spending time alone or hanging out with your friends, Grab’s newly announced AI-powered features will let you live more easily and smartly. Because in all honesty, modern life isn’t just busy, it’s layered. One minute you’re booking a ride, the next you’re deciding where...
I thought I was going to lose my sight on the first day of Songkran. It was the first day of celebrations in Bangkok on April 12 when my friends and I were engaging in a water fight—a part of the festivities. I hit somebody, and he hit back. He was using a high-pressure water gun, which is...
By the time we left for Chongqing, I had stopped counting the stories I needed to write and started counting something else entirely: steps. Not the metaphorical kind, but the literal ones — the kind that make your legs question your life choices. Chongqing is called the “Mountain City,” and...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has formally raised concerns with the Embassy of Oman in Manila over the requirement for Filipino travelers to present a negative HIV medical certificate upon entry to Oman. In a statement issued Friday, April 17, the DFA said it has made “strong...
Machu Picchu unveiled itself, hovering among the clouds just as the morning fog disappeared when we arrived. A citadel on the plateau of the Andes mountains in Peru 's southern part, it was built by the Inca, one of the most powerful pre-Columbian empires, to become a royal estate. It served...
Sleeping on a bed while in the air was once a dream limited solely to business-class flyers, but one airline is making it more accessible to economy flyers. Air New Zealand recently unveiled the Economy Skynest sleeping pods made for their new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner flights. Customers can soon...
YONGIN, South Korea - In a vast land in Yongin City in Gyeonggi Province, one can find the biggest open set in South Korea. The Dae Jang Geum Park is owned by Korean TV network Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC). It features houses and structures reminiscent of Korea’s Three Kingdoms,...
Before finding their ideal partner, seahorses undergo a long courting process. For several days, the pair tries to synchronize their movements through dance. At this time, they “flirt” with one another by swimming side by side and holding tails. Once they’re certain of their partners, they...
Beachside destinations CaSoBe (Calatagan South Beach), Club Laiya, and Costa Azalea have warned the public against fake social media pages and online booking scams impersonating their official accounts. In a joint advisory, the three properties said they have received reports of unauthorized pages...
Montemar Beach Club, an exclusive membership club, invites members and guests to experience one of the most pristine and well-preserved beaches in the northern Philippines. Nestled along the stunning coastline of Bagac, Bataan, Montemar offers a refreshing coastal retreat where nature, comfort, and...
