News & Current Events

DOT to Boost Medical Tourism in PH
May 06, 2022

DOT to Boost Medical Tourism in PH

DOT is planning to boost medical tourism in the country by leveraging our world-class doctors and facilities.
Here’s Everything Coming to Netflix in May 2022
April 29, 2022

Here’s Everything Coming to Netflix in May 2022

Here's the complete list of movies and TV shows coming to Netflix in May 2022.
DOTr extends MRT-3 FREE RIDE program until May 30
April 27, 2022

DOTr extends MRT-3 FREE RIDE program until May 30

The MRT-3 Management and the Department of Transportation (DOTr) have extended  the implementation of their FREE RIDE program in MRT-3 for another month.
WTTC: PH tourism to come back stronger after pandemic slump
April 21, 2022

WTTC: PH tourism to come back stronger after pandemic slump

This has been attributed to increased frequencies of domestic travel and the government's efforts to relax restrictions in the country.
The World is Your Classroom: Ayala Malls Celebrates Easter and World Book Day
April 15, 2022

The World is Your Classroom: Ayala Malls Celebrates Easter and World Book Day

This April, Ayala Malls is hosting an activity-packed intramurals-type event called Easter Academy, followed by a series of literacy initiatives in celebration of World Book Day at the Ayala Malls Readers Camp.
Intramuros braces for Holy Week visitor influx
April 13, 2022

Intramuros braces for Holy Week visitor influx

Intramuros is opening its eight churches and chapels to the Catholic faithful for the Visita Iglesia this Holy Week 2022.
PH allows use of antigen test as entry requirement for international travelers
April 07, 2022

PH allows use of antigen test as entry requirement for international travelers

Travelers can now enter the Philippines just by presenting an antigen test as long as they are administered and certified by healthcare professionals from their country of origin.
Sipalay City named Kite Tourism Capital of the Philippines
April 05, 2022

Sipalay City named Kite Tourism Capital of the Philippines

Sipalay City in Negros Occidental has been declared the Kite Tourism Capital of the Philippines at the 8th Burangoy Kite Festival.
Fuel firms hike pump prices again
March 29, 2022

Fuel firms hike pump prices again

After implementing a big-time rollback last week, oil companies have raised fuel rates again today.
MRT-3 to Offer Free Rides from March 28 to April 30
March 24, 2022

MRT-3 to Offer Free Rides from March 28 to April 30

President Duterte announced a month-long free MRT-3 rides from March 28 to April 30 following the successful completion of the massive rehabilitation of the rail line and its official inauguration.
Tonik celebrates first year in PH, hints at upcoming lending and crypto products
March 23, 2022

Tonik celebrates first year in PH, hints at upcoming lending and crypto products

The first neobank in the Philippines continues to trailblaze with numerous feats and new product announcements in its first anniversary.
Domestic oil prices set record high; no sign of stopping anytime soon
March 16, 2022

Domestic oil prices set record high; no sign of stopping anytime soon

The domestic oil prices set record high for two consecutive weeks with double-digit increases.
LOOK: Metro Manila, 47 other areas remain under Alert Level 1 from March 16-31
March 16, 2022

LOOK: Metro Manila, 47 other areas remain under Alert Level 1 from March 16-31

The IAFT has announced that Metro Manila and 47 other areas will remain under Alert Level 1 from March 16-31.
LOOK: DFA Opens Courtesy Lane for Walk-in Applicants
March 16, 2022

LOOK: DFA Opens Courtesy Lane for Walk-in Applicants

The Department of Foreign Affairs has opened a courtesy lane for all qualified walk-in applicants.
DOT: PH to accept all foreign tourists starting April 1
March 11, 2022

DOT: PH to accept all foreign tourists starting April 1

Starting April 1, there will be no limit to the number of international tourists arriving in the Philippines.
Metro Manila, 38 other areas under Alert Level 1 from March 1-15
February 28, 2022

Metro Manila, 38 other areas under Alert Level 1 from March 1-15

IATF will be placing Metro Manila and 38 other areas under Alert Level 1 starting March 1 to 15.
LOOK: AirAsia PH to reopen 3 int’l routes to boost tourism
February 22, 2022

LOOK: AirAsia PH to reopen 3 int’l routes to boost tourism

The AirAsia PH announced that the 3 international routes will help to boost tourism in the country.
PH accepts 12 additional national vax certs
February 21, 2022

PH accepts 12 additional national vax certs

The IATF-EID has expanded its list of accepted and recognized national COVID-19 vaccination certificates.
Pilot vaccination for 5-11 years old against COVID-19 resecheduled on Feb. 7
February 04, 2022

Pilot vaccination for 5-11 years old against COVID-19 resecheduled on Feb. 7

In the joint statement of the Department of Health, the National Task Force Against Covid-19 and the National Vaccination Operation Center (NVOC), they announced the new schedule for pilot vaccination for kids ages between 5-11 this coming Feb. 7
DOT allows fully vaxxed foreign tourists to enter PH starting Feb. 10
February 03, 2022

DOT allows fully vaxxed foreign tourists to enter PH starting Feb. 10

The country will start accepting fully vaccinated tourists starting February 10.