MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines has welcomed over 2 million international tourists to the country as of April this year. In its latest report on Wednesday, the Department of Tourism said that based on its monitoring’s data, the country tallied 2,010,522 international visitors as of April 24, 2024. Of these, …
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Philippines hailed as Sustainable Dive Destination of the Year at Asia Dive Expo
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines was named as Sustainable Dive Destination of the Year at Asia Dive Expo in Singapore, in recognition of its unwavering commitment to environmental conservation and sustainable practices in dive tourism. “This recognition, alongside our long list of accolades celebrating the beauty of our nation, underscores …
Read More »Filipino-Chinese hotel celebrates Binondo culture, hospitality with fifth anniversary treats
MANILA, Philippines — Nestled in the heart of historic Binondo, also known as Manila’s bustling central business district, Hotel Lucky Chinatown proudly marks its fifth anniversary this month with the anniversary theme "Fivetastic Sparkle Years." As part of this milestone, the hotel looks back to the very first day it …
Read More »‘Under Parallel Skies’ review: A different look at Hong Kong
MANILA, Philippines — Cultures come together in Sigrid Andrea Bernardo's "Under Parallel Skies" starring Janella Salvador and Win Metawin in the melting pot that is Hong Kong, a setting Filipinos will learn to admire even more. Metawin stars as Parin, who leaves Thailand for Hong Kong to search for his …
Read More »Philippines’ ‘first Vegan chef’ at helm of The Farm’s new Upperdeck restaurant
MANILA, Philippines — A sip of Upperdeck restaurant’s Spiced Beet Dip with Goat Cheese and Hazelnuts would make one think it was a Hindu chef who was behind it – and the same is true for the Indian dishes of Upperdeck’s sister restaurants – the Vegan Alive!, the Ayurvedic Prana, …
Read More »National Food Month: Go for indigenous vegetables instead of imported crops – DOST, The Farm at San Benito
MANILA, Philippines — When one says “healthy diet,” salad is among the first things that come to mind, and to make a salad, people think about vegetables such as lettuce and kale. While green leafy vegetables like arugula and parsley are nutritious and sound fancy, doctor Michelle Domalaon of holistic …
Read More »BGC hosts free light festival featuring nature-inspired art installations
MANILA, Philippines — Bonifacio Global City comes even more alive with its ongoing "Boni Viva Luci" light festival until today, April 14. The nine-day festival showcases reimagined public artworks that feature various light treatments. Shoppers, mallgoers and the public alike were all treated to a sample of the free light …
Read More »Filipino flavors in the sky: Emirates offers Filipino favorites Bulalo, Pancit Canton onboard
MANILA, Philippines — Gone are the days when Filipino food was seen as brown, bland and uninteresting. It now merits a place in the sky, up where fine dining is an exquisite privilege enjoyed by more than 77 million customers a year on board Emirates flights. The international airline caters …
Read More »NLEX launches Lakbay Norte Travel Guide
MANILA, Philippines — Planning to travel to Northern Luzon soon? NLEX launched its Lakbay Norte Travel Guide for seasoned road trip warriors and newbie travelers alike. NLEX Lakbay Norte Travel Guide is North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) Corporation’s newest digital campaign showcasing what the north has to offer. "Road trips are …
Read More »How to maximize your Singapore trip
MANILA, Philippines — Apart from pop icon Taylor Swift’s “Eras” concert tour, Singapore has a lot to offer for you, your loved ones, family, and/or friends. Klook, a leading travel and experiences platform, encourages everyone to embrace the new love language of shared experiences and take a quick detour to …
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