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MANILA, Philippines – A non-government organization that co-manages marine protected areas (MPAs) with government, communities and private sector to protect marine biodiversity and promote the improvement of local livelihoods, recently established a collaborative partnership with a resort in Boquete Island, Mindoro. The strategic alliance between Blue Alliance Philippines and Fridays …

KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan — It's not just Filipinos who are embracing those ubiquitous yellow ducks. In Taiwan's southern port city of Kaohsiung, locals and visitors alike enjoyed taking photos of the two iconic giant yellow rubber ducks floating on the city's Love River Bay. Philstar.com was among those who visited the …

MANILA, Philippines — Diamond Hotel released a statement after a viral social media post calling them out for alleged body shaming. In its Facebook account, the hotel said they are now investigating the matter to take appropriate actions. "Diamond Hotel Philippines is aware of a recent Facebook post that brought …

MANILA, Philippines — This year’s Panagbenga celebration has been truly remarkable, offering a diverse range of experiences and activities, reflecting a continued commitment to supporting culture and the arts in the city. The local MSMEs join the month-long Cordillera Food and Crafts Fair that showcases local products from souvenirs to …

MANILA, Philippines — The Ninoy Aquino International Airport is among the worst airports in Asia for business travelers, according to data collated by BusinessFinancing.co.uk. The website collated passenger reviews for major international airports from air travel review website Airline Quality, calculating the average rating from reviewers that categorized as "business …

MANILA, Philippines – A philanthropic initiative was recently launched to extend support to those adversely affected by the recent fires in Malay, Aklan. The initiative aligns closely with the Municipal Social Workers Development Office, aiming to help victims of the fires in Sitio Pinaungon last December 2023 and Vargas Compounds …

MANILA, Philippines — Conrad Manila welcomes the year with celebration as it announces its recent accolade as a “Recommended” hotel in the prestigious Forbes Travel Guide 2024 Awards. The acknowledgment solidifies Conrad Manila's position as a premier destination in the Philippines. Forbes Travel Guide, the leading authority on global luxury …

OSHU, Japan — A steam of sweat rose as hundreds of naked men tussled over a bag of wooden talismans, performing a dramatic end to a thousand-year-old ritual in Japan that took place for the last time. Their passionate chants of "Jasso, joyasa" (meaning "Evil, be gone") echoed through a …

MANILA, Philippines — These days, it is no longer enough to say "I love you" to show how much you love a person. No amount of flowers and chocolates will do. Millennials and Gen Zs, particularly those in the Asia Pacific region including the Philippines, have found a new love …

MANILA, Philippines — When one thinks of Chinatown, Binondo is most often at the top of mind. But there are other Chinatowns in the country, one even relatively nearer, especially for those who live in Quezon City. The long strip of Banawe Street in Quezon City is known as a …