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MANILA, Philippines — It's officially springtime in areas of the world that have four seasons, though the Philippines isn't one to miss out on one of spring's best-known highlights. Palawan cherry blossoms, also known as balayong, began blossoming in areas of Bonifacio Global City in Taguig City. Endemic to the …

MANILA, Philippines — Looking forward to new adventures this summer? Mountaineer Coach Emmanuel Batungbacal encourages one to see the outdoors. One way to enjoy the outdoors is through camping. According to Batungbacal, camping has its pros and cons, and as for the pros, first, it exposes one to nature’s beauty. …

SINGAPORE — Contiki, the leading social travel brand for 18-35s, has announced its first ever trip to the Philippines. Named Philippines Island Hopping, it gives travelers the chance to explore the country’s most famous tourist hotspots in less than two weeks. There are two versions of this trip. A nine-day …

MANILA, Philippines — Fantasy Springs is set to open in Tokyo DisneySea Park in June. Set to launch on June 6, Fantasy Springs is the eighth themed port in Tokyo DisneySea, which is a theme park located within the Tokyo Disney Resort grounds in Urayasu, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. The prefecture …

MANILA, Philippines — The Manila Office of the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) is promoting programs for tourists and transiting passengers to South Korea, including visa-free entry and free transit tours. KTO Manila partnered with the Incheon International Airport Corp. to organize the Korea Transit Tour Seminar last March 15 to …

BATANGAS, Philippines — “Star For All Seasons” Vilma Santos led the opening of BarakoFest 2024 yesterday in Lipa, Batangas. From March 14 to 16, the three-day festival pays homage to the rich culture of the region, highlighting the “Barako” characteristic of Batangueños. “BarakoFest is not just a celebration of our …

SINGAPORE — While Taylor Swift certainly lit up Singapore this March, Sentosa Island has unveiled a light spectacle of its own with the launch of a new immersive “multi-sensory” landmark. Singapore's landscape of innovation welcomes a new addition as it opens Sentosa Sensoryscape, its latest attraction melding nature-inspired architecture with …

MANILA, Philippines — Some people like to travel alone — and traveling solo does have its advantages. For one, you are the master of your time. You do not have to wait for anybody. You can make your own itinerary according to what interests you and you can stick to …

SIPALAY, Philippines — Breathtaking waters, intimate interaction with nature, and a surprise cash prize captivated 146 swimmers who participated in the opening leg of the Western Visayas International Open Water Swim Circuit hosted by Sipalay City recently. The open water “advocacy swim” event at the top beach destination in southern …

MANILA, Philippines — Hidden Beach in El Nido, Palawan was recognized by travel magazine and website Condé Nast Traveler on its latest list of Best Beaches in the World. Published last month by Lizzie Pook, Hidden Beach is the 19th best beach out of a total 34 listed by the …