News & Current Events

Duterte Extends Temporary Travel Ban on Visitors from China, HK, Macau
February 03, 2020

Duterte Extends Temporary Travel Ban on Visitors from China, HK, Macau

President Rodrigo Duterte extended the temporary travel ban on tourists coming from any part of China along with its Special Administrative Regions—Hong Kong and Macau amid the rise of 2019-nCoV acute respiratory disease cases worldwide.
Food & Hotel Expo Manila 2020 Highlights Northern and Southern Culinary Fusion
January 31, 2020

Food & Hotel Expo Manila 2020 Highlights Northern and Southern Culinary Fusion

Drop by the Food & Hotel Expo Manila 2020 and rediscover the exciting flavors of the country's Northern and Southern cooking.
The Test Kitchen Manila Named One of CNN’s Best New Restaurants
January 31, 2020

The Test Kitchen Manila Named One of CNN’s Best New Restaurants

CNN Global has announced its 20 Best New Asia-Pacific Restaurants in 2020 and it includes The Test Kitchen Manila in One Rockwell.
El Nido Among Huffpost’s Solo Travel Destinations to Visit in 2020
January 29, 2020

El Nido Among Huffpost’s Solo Travel Destinations to Visit in 2020

Looking for a place to travel solo this year? Huffpost got you covered!
CALAX to Close Temporarily from January 28 to 31, February 4 to 7
May 31, 2022

CALAX to Close Temporarily from January 28 to 31, February 4 to 7

CALAX will be closed to motorists from January 28 to 31, 2020, and February 4 to 7, 2020, at 1 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is to give way to clearing and construction operations.
South Korea to Shorten Visa Processing Period by February
May 31, 2022

South Korea to Shorten Visa Processing Period by February

The South Korean visa processing period will be reduced to 10 to 15 days as opposed to the original 25 to 27 days.
What to Expect at Art Fair Philippines 2020
February 05, 2020

What to Expect at Art Fair Philippines 2020

The country's leading exhibition Art Fair Philippines will once again showcase its great line up of artists and imaginative paintings from February 21 to 23, 2020 at The Link carpark in Makati City.
Flights From Wuhan to PH Suspended Indefinitely Says CAB
January 25, 2020

Flights From Wuhan to PH Suspended Indefinitely Says CAB

The Civil Aeronautics Board indefinitely halts operations for flights to and from Wuhan to the Philippines.
PH Issues 30-Day Visa Upon Arrival For Chinese Tourists
May 31, 2022

PH Issues 30-Day Visa Upon Arrival For Chinese Tourists

The Philippine Government limits the Temporary Visitors-Visa Upon Arrival (TV-VUA) for the nationals of the People's Republic of China (PROC) to 30 days only.
PH and Switzerland Tourism Partnership Eyed by End of 2020
January 23, 2020

PH and Switzerland Tourism Partnership Eyed by End of 2020

The Philippines and Switzerland tourism partnership is seen by the end of 2020. In fact, Ivan Breiter, director of Switzerland Tourism for Southeast Asia, presented Switzerland's tourism attractions last January 14, 2020, during the Swiss Embassy's media event in Manila.
What To Expect At Malasimbo Festival 2020
January 20, 2020

What To Expect At Malasimbo Festival 2020

Haven't you been to Malasimbo Art and Music Festival in the past years? Well, here's something you should expect at #Malasimbo 2020!
Baguio-Bound Vehicles Can Now Pass by Kennon Road on Weekends
May 31, 2022

Baguio-Bound Vehicles Can Now Pass by Kennon Road on Weekends

Here's a piece of good news for Baguio-bound motorists! Kennon Road is now open to Baguio-bound vehicles on weekends until further notice.
NAIAX Closely Monitors the Speed Limit With Cameras, Displays
January 15, 2020

NAIAX Closely Monitors the Speed Limit With Cameras, Displays

NAIAX installs displays above each lane for the motorists to be aware of their speed in kilometers per hour.
DOT Starts Baguio City’s Tourism Rehabilitation
January 15, 2020

DOT Starts Baguio City’s Tourism Rehabilitation

The Department of Tourism (DOT) has rolled up its sleeves as they start conducting the long-planned rehabilitation of Baguio City's tourist spots for sustainability.
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Sells Anniversary Commemorative Coins
January 14, 2020

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Sells Anniversary Commemorative Coins

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is selling 10,000-Piso gold and 500-Piso silver commemorative coins in celebration of the 70th year of central banking in the country, as well as 500-Piso silver commemorative coin to mark the 25th anniversary of BSP.
Voter Registration to Resume on January 20
January 14, 2020

Voter Registration to Resume on January 20

Comelec announces that voter registration will resume on January 20, 2020.
UAE Approves Multi-Entry 5-Year Tourist Visas for All Nationalities
June 01, 2022

UAE Approves Multi-Entry 5-Year Tourist Visas for All Nationalities

The United Arab Emirates has approved of the issuance of a five-year multi-entry tourist visa for all nationalities visiting the country.
What We Know About the MRT-4 Project so Far
January 10, 2020

What We Know About the MRT-4 Project so Far

Investment Coordination Committee – Cabinet Committee (ICC-CabCom) of The National Economic and Development Authority Board has recommended the MRT Line 4 Project for approval to the NEDA Board.
What We Know About JoyRide Motorcycle Taxi Hailing Service
January 10, 2020

What We Know About JoyRide Motorcycle Taxi Hailing Service

JoyRide Philippines joins in the Motorcycle Taxi Pilot Implementation until March 23, 2020.
PAL to Launch Two New Flights to the US Starting This May
January 08, 2020

PAL to Launch Two New Flights to the US Starting This May

Philippine Airlines' Manila to Seattle route and Cebu to Los Angeles route will start on May this year.