If you are below 18 years old and are going abroad for a concert or holiday, you must first obtain a travel clearance in order to carry out your plans. In a reminder issued on March 5, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) outlined the guidelines for securing a travel clearance...
Every 15th day of the first month of the Lunar Year, Taiwan becomes a true wonderland as towering lanterns and light displays lit up its night scene all thanks to the annual Taiwan Lantern Festival. Led by the Taiwanese Tourism Bureau, the first-ever edition of the festival happened in 1990 in...
This year’s Forbes 5-star rating further strengthens Okada Manila's position as a premier destination for unmatched guest experiences. In a remarkable display of sustained excellence, Okada Manila proudly announces its fifth consecutive Forbes 5-star rating, affirming its leadership in luxury...
The Lunar New Year is a time when families make special bonds and practice ancient traditions to ensure prosperity throughout the year. For the longest time, the event has been commemorated in the Philippines, but what many don’t know is that its festivities ran for around 16 days with the...
A stay in Nüwa Manila in Parañaque City is a guaranteed luxury experience. Proving that is its latest five-star rating from Forbes Travel Guide (FTG) Star Awards 2024. Earlier this month, the FTG unveiled its 2024 winners, composed of luxury hotels, restaurants, and spas, to help discerning...
Buntod Reef Marine Sanctuary Masbate, Philippines (Photo from Tourism Promotions Board) With the continuous increase and recovery of international flights and tourist arrivals this 2023, the Philippine tourism sector is poised to return to pre-pandemic levels and have broad recovery in the year...
Saloy Organic Farmers Association (SOFA), a small group of cacao farmers based in Davao City, brought pride to the Philippines by winning the 2023 Cacao of Excellence Silver Award at the prestigious Cacao of Excellence Award. The ceremony happened in Amsterdam during CHOCOA 2024, an annual...
Through the Maritime Silk Road, China was able to connect with different nations from Southeast Asia to the Arabian Peninsula. Its commercial peak happened during The Song (960-1279) and Yuan (1271-1368) dynasties, and during that time, the country wasn't just able to trade products but also share...
Filipino cuisine continues to carve its space in the international food scene and that is all thanks to cooks and chefs who champion local flavors and produce. Among them is chef Jordy Navarra, who, together with his team, whips up modern takes on Pinoy dishes at Toyo Eatery restaurant. This time,...
When we think of Filipino eats foreigners should try, what usually comes to mind are savory dishes like sinigang, adobo, and the exotic balut. But in the dessert department, the iconic halo-halo dominates the list. Usually sold by streetside food stalls, the cool treat features several ingredients,...
CEBU CITY – The provincial and city government of Zamboanga del Norte and Dapitan continued their aggressive tourism campaigns by participating in the 31st Travel Tour Expo of the Philippine Travel Agencies Association in Pasay City. DAPITAN City, led by its tourism officer Apple Marie Agolong...
(Photo courtesy of the Department of Tourism) 2023 proved to be a remarkable year for Philippine tourism, surpassing the target international visitor arrivals and reaching the five-million mark before year-end. Under the leadership of the Department of Tourism, the country earned numerous accolades...
