The Department of Tourism (DOT) is reinforcing the Philippines’ reputation as a long-term “home-for-life” for retirees after the country was recognized as Asia’s Best Retirement Destination at the 11th TripZilla Excellence Awards. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco said the recognition...
In a landmark event, the 20th edition of the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards culminated in its Grand Final, recognizing the remarkable real estate achievements across the region, including Hong Kong, Macau, China, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Singapore, Australia, Japan, Sri Lanka, the...
Philippine Ambassador to Thailand Millicent Cruz-Paredes assured that Filipino tourists may continue visiting Thailand despite its recent clashes with Cambodia near their shared border. In a video released by Philippine Olympic Committee-Media Pool on Saturday, Dec. 13, the official said that...
The Jollibee Group has been recognized for its sustainable supply chain practices at the inaugural Asia ESG Positive Impact Awards, earning the Silver Award for its commitment to sustainability and responsible business operations. The recognition, held on November 6 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia,...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) is spotlighting the Philippines’ culinary heritage at the first-ever Terra Madre Asia Pacific in Bacolod, featuring two Michelin-recognized chefs in hands-on workshops showcasing Filipino flavors and sustainable practices. Palm Grill’s Michelin-recognized Miguel...
BACOLOD CITY – The inaugural Terra Madre Asia and Pacific, jointly hosted by this highly urbanized city and the province of Negros Occidental, puts a spotlight on the emerging slow food communities in the Philippines. The five-day event, which opened on Wednesday at the Provincial Capitol Lagoon...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) showcased the Philippines’ effort to turn local food traditions into global influence as it hosted the first-ever Terra Madre Asia & Pacific 2025 at the Provincial Capitol Lagoon in Bacolod City on Wednesday, Nov. 19. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco said the...
Blinks, get ready to jump! The official Blackpink pop-up store is making is now in Metro Manila, bringing an exclusive lineup of must-have merchandise for fans. The pop-up will run until 23, 2025 at Level 3, North Main Mall, SM Mall of Asia. The store features a wide selection of collectibles...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and United States Coast Guard (USCG) on Tuesday, Nov. 18, brought together senior maritime officials from four other nations for high-level discussions aimed at strengthening coordination against cross-border maritime threats. PCG Commandant Adm. Ronnie Gil Gavan...
Some 170 distressed Filipinos are still waiting for repatriation from scam hubs across Southeast Asia, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Wednesday, Nov. 12. DFA spokesperson Angelica Escalona said these Filipinos in scam hub areas have “active requests for assistance” from the...
SM Development Corporation (SMDC) is set to host this year’s biggest lifestyle and property showcase, the SMDC Good Life Expo 2025, happening on November 21 to 23 at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall. Bringing together homebuyers, investors, and lifestyle enthusiasts, the three-day celebration will...
Despite tougher competition and the entry of more than 550 new universities, over 30 Philippine universities earned spots in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings: Asia 2026 — marking one of the country’s strongest performances yet in the prestigious regional list. The...
