DAVAO CITY – The Davao leg of the World Travel Expo 2026 will be held from May 15 to 17 at Ayala Abreeza Mall here. WTE Managing Director Miles Caballero said 25 exhibitors from Visayas and Mindanao are participating and is part of their ongoing efforts to promote local and domestic destinations...
There 's a tranquil feeling upon waking up, looking outside the window, and seeing Taal Volcano in all its glory. Nearly 90 years ago, Taal Vista Hotel was the result of the vision President Manuel Quezon had for Tagaytay to become a modern tourist destination. To this day, it continues to be...
Malacañang said the issuance of a travel authority for Vice President Sara Duterte 's supposed trips to Europe and South Korea should not be an issue, as her requests have never been declined. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said on Thursday, April 23,...
The Office of the Vice President (OVP) on Thursday, April 23, confirmed changes to Vice President Sara Duterte’s travel plans after she raised concerns over the late issuance of a travel authority, prompting adjustments to her official schedule. In an announcement addressed to the “Office of...
Within your 30s, you’re no longer new to earning — but you’re facing bigger money decisions than ever. From upgrading your lifestyle to planning for the future, it’s a stage where financial choices start to carry more weight. Even finance-savvy content creators like Ginger Arboleda, Kevin...
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...
