News & Current Events

PH Is Asia’s Leading Dive Destination This 2019
October 22, 2019

PH Is Asia’s Leading Dive Destination This 2019

The Philippines was officially recognized as Asia's Leading Dive Destination by the 2019 World Travel Awards for Asia and Oceania.
Surigao Airport to Resume Manila Flights by December
October 22, 2019

Surigao Airport to Resume Manila Flights by December

Surigao Airport will reopen flights to and from Manila by the end of the year, according to a report from the DOTr.
2 PH Hotels Included in Conde Nast Traveler’s Best Hotels in the World 2019
October 18, 2019

2 PH Hotels Included in Conde Nast Traveler’s Best Hotels in the World 2019

Edsa Shangri-La Manila and Conrad Manila made the cut in Conde Nast Traveler’s 50 Best Hotels in the World 2019 edition!
Cebu Pacific Announces New Clark-Guangzhou Route
October 18, 2019

Cebu Pacific Announces New Clark-Guangzhou Route

Cebu Pacific, with the launch of their new flight from Clark to Guangzhou, will make it the first Philippine carrier to connect the two cities together.
Boracay Tops Condé Nast Traveler’s Best Islands in Asia 2019
October 16, 2019

Boracay Tops Condé Nast Traveler’s Best Islands in Asia 2019

Boracay Island reclaims its glory as the Best Island in Asia for 2019 in Condé Nast Traveler’s annual readers’ survey.
Experience Japanese ‘Konbini’ at the World’s Largest FamilyMart in BGC
October 15, 2019

Experience Japanese ‘Konbini’ at the World’s Largest FamilyMart in BGC

Japanese convenience store chain, FamilyMart is set to open their biggest branch in the Philippines this November!
QC Signs C40’s Global ‘Clean Air’ and ‘Good Food’ Cities Declarations
October 15, 2019

QC Signs C40’s Global ‘Clean Air’ and ‘Good Food’ Cities Declarations

QC was the only Philippine city represented in the C40 World Mayors Summit 2019 in Germany, where Mayor Joy Belmonte signed the ‘Clean Air’ and ‘Good Food’ Cities Declarations.
Yulo Wins PH’s First Gold Medal at the World Championships
October 15, 2019

Yulo Wins PH’s First Gold Medal at the World Championships

Caloy Edriel Yulo bagged a gold medal in the 49th FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships, which took place at the Hans Martin Schleyer Halle in Stuttgart, Germany.
SEA Games 2019 Tickets Now Available at SM Tickets
October 13, 2019

SEA Games 2019 Tickets Now Available at SM Tickets

Tickets for the SEA games are already available via SM Tickets, which is the official ticketing outlet of the event.
What to Expect at the 11th ManilArt
October 10, 2019

What to Expect at the 11th ManilArt

Here's a rundown of what you should expect at the 11th ManilArt.
LIST: Exhibitor and Tourism Booths You’ll Experience at Japan Fiesta
October 10, 2019

LIST: Exhibitor and Tourism Booths You’ll Experience at Japan Fiesta

Drop by these booths at Japan Fiesta on November 9 and 10 at the SMX Convention Center SM Aura.
StanChart: PH Among Countries with Rising Trade Growth Potential
October 09, 2019

StanChart: PH Among Countries with Rising Trade Growth Potential

The Philippines placed 20th on the Standard Chartered's Trade20 Index.
Singapore to Demolish Famous Attraction Sentosa Merlion
October 08, 2019

Singapore to Demolish Famous Attraction Sentosa Merlion

Singapore's iconic statue, Sentosa Merlion will be demolished to make way for a passage that will connect the south and north islands of the resort as part of the $90 million Sentosa Sensoryscape project.
Ayala Malls Manila Bay Promises Utmost Entertainment as the Biggest of Its Kind
October 07, 2019

Ayala Malls Manila Bay Promises Utmost Entertainment as the Biggest of Its Kind

Ayala Malls Manila Bay in Parañaque City is the biggest and the latest among the continuously growing number of its kind.
LRT-2 Stations to Cease Operations for 9 Months
October 07, 2019

LRT-2 Stations to Cease Operations for 9 Months

3 stations of the Light Rain Transit 2 (LRT-2) will halt operations following a fire incident that affected the system's transformers.
Saudi Arabia Launches E-Visa for the First Time
October 02, 2019

Saudi Arabia Launches E-Visa for the First Time

Saudi Arabia recently launched the new tourist electronic visa, marking the first time that the country has allowed foreign citizens to visit.
Skyway Extension Project Causes Heavy Northbound Traffic
October 01, 2019

Skyway Extension Project Causes Heavy Northbound Traffic

The Skyway Extension Project at SLEX aims to extend the existing South Metro Manila Skyway System.
Sy Siblings Lead the Forbes Philippines Richest 2019 List
October 01, 2019

Sy Siblings Lead the Forbes Philippines Richest 2019 List

Sy siblings, the successor of Henry Sy Sr., topped the Forbes Philippines Richest 2019 list, with a combined net worth of $17.2 billion.
Araneta Center Rebrands as Araneta City
September 30, 2019

Araneta Center Rebrands as Araneta City

Araneta Center recently re-branded itself as Araneta City, releasing a new logo and mobile application to mark its fresh start.
Improved Access Road in Pagudpud Boosts Tourism in Ilocos Region
September 29, 2019

Improved Access Road in Pagudpud Boosts Tourism in Ilocos Region

The construction of the 900-meter access road will provide better access for tourists going to Kabigan Falls.