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January 03, 2020

Siargao Among Condé Nast Traveller’s Top Holiday Destinations for 2020

The Philippines received yet another international recognition from luxury travel magazine Condé Nast Traveller as Siargao was declared one of their top holiday destinations for 2020, landing at the 8th spot on the list.

January 04, 2020

Construction of Metro Manila Subway Project Formally Begins With Site Clearing Works

Construction of the country's first subway, the Metro Manila Subway Project formally begins with site clearing operations.

January 04, 2020

Learn PH History in Transit with Waze and DOT’s ‘100 Days in the Philippines’ Project

Popular navigation app Waze partners with the Department of Tourism for "100 Days in the Philippines," a project that aims to highlight the colorful history and culture of the country.

January 02, 2020

10 Books to Read This January 2020

Encompassing different genres of fiction, here is a list of new books to read this January.

June 06, 2022

Schengen Visa Rules Set To Change by February 2020

Traveling to Europe soon? You may need to double-check your requirements as Schengen Visa rules are set to change effective February 2020.

December 31, 2019

Pantone Introduces Classic Blue as 2020 Color of the Year

If you happen to love color blue, 2020 is definitely your year!

January 02, 2020

Manny Pacquiao Ranks 8th in Forbes’ Highest-Paid Athletes Of The Decade

Manny Pacquiao makes it to Forbes' list of highest-paid athletes of the decade!

December 30, 2019

2019 Lookback: Top 10 Newsmakers in the Philippines

As we bid goodbye to 2019, it’s time to look back on some of the news worthy events of the year as we list down the top 10 newsmakers of 2019!

June 06, 2022

DOT, City Government in Talks to Develop Quezon Memorial Circle

The Department of Tourism (DOT) together with the local government of Quezon City is in the works to sustainably develop and enhance the Quezon Memorial Circle (QMC).

June 06, 2022

Google PH Releases Lists of 2019 Top Trending Searches

If you are curious about what most Filipinos searched online this 2019, Google PH, fortunately, rounded up a few lists of top trending searches for 2019 to take us back on what people have been busy searching about online!

December 30, 2019

7 Places to Enjoy Kirin Ichiban Draft Beer in the Metro

Try Japan's finest beer⁠—Kirin Ichiban! With every sip, it boasts 100% malt beer, made with premium well-selected ingredients.

December 28, 2019

Buklog Ritual of Zamboanga’s Subanen Tribe Inscribed in UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List

Subanen's Buklog is the first Philippine element to be inscribed on the list.

June 06, 2022

Siargao Recognized as One of the Best Backpacking Destinations for 2020

For its breathtaking scenery, exciting nightlife and surf spots, Siargao was recognized by Hostelworld as One of the Best Backpacking Destinations for 2020.

January 02, 2020

LRT-1 to Carry Out 3-Month Temporary Passenger Traffic Scheme in 2020

LRT-1 is set to implement a temporary passenger traffic scheme in select stations effective from January 4, 2020 to March 4, 2020.

December 29, 2019

LRT-2 to Give Free Rides on December 30 to Commemorate Rizal Day

In commemoration of Rizal Day, the LRT-2 will be giving free rides to commuters on designated time slots.

June 06, 2022

PROMOL: JAL to Offer 100,000 Free Tickets for Overseas Visitors in 2020

Japan Airlines will be giving away up to 100,000 free tickets on domestic flights to visitors from overseas this coming summer 2020!

December 26, 2019

2020 New Year’s Eve Party Countdowns in the Metro

As we close down 2019, it's high time we prepare for the coming of the new decade with the grandest celebrations in the metro you shouldn't miss!

December 26, 2019

Kitsho Japanese Restaurant Welcomes the New Year With New Line of Filling Rolls

These dishes, molded through only the freshest catch and farm produce, notably reflect the meticulous care and execution that the Kitsho team has given to each and every dish they prepare.

December 23, 2019

Cebu Pacific Joins International Air Transport Association as Newest Member

Leading Philippine low-cost airline Cebu Pacific officially joins the International Air Transportation Association (IATA), the trade association for the global airline industry.

December 26, 2019

Check out the Progress of the Much-Awaited MRT-LRT Common Station

The MRT-LRT Common Station will link LRT-1, MRT-3, MRT-7, and the Metro Manila Subway. Area B of the project is 96% complete.