Tag: Philippines

A modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) was enforced in the National Capital Region starting last Saturday, May 16. And while that caused traffic congestion over the weekend with the reopening of malls, it looks like more cars are back on the road today, May 18,

Ah, Mother's Day! A day to celebrate your mom's special day with the best of gifts.In the past, that meant a harmless trip to your local bakery or having an elegant bouquet made. After all, it's nothing in comparison to what your mother's

The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has ordered ABS-CBN Corporation to cease broadcast operations starting May 5 due the expiry of the network’s franchise. ABS-CBN later on released a statement, "Millions of Filipinos will lose their source of news and entertainment when ABS-CBN is

After President Rodrigo Duterte addressed the nation Monday night, May 4, 2020, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque has offered on national television a P30,000 reward for any information exposing corrupt local government officials amid the COVID-19 crisis.He announced shortly after the President’s closing

Last Tuesday night, March 17, President Rodrigo Duterte declared a state of calamity in the Philippines to control the rapid spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the country. As of this writing, the Philippines has a total of 187 confirmed COVID-19 cases, with 14 deaths

It's no secret that the Philippines is home to the world's best tourist destinations. There's Boracay, Palawan, La Union, and Siargao, just to name a few. But with more than 7,000 islands on the whole archipelago, it's easy to say that there's

A well-known fact: The world is positively dotted with breathtakingly beautiful beaches. A not-so-well-known fact: We also happen to be brimming with not just white, but pink shores all around the globe! Though a little harder to find than the usual beaches,

In a few weeks' time, your social media feed will be pink with sakura or cherry blossoms from your friends' trips to Japan or Korea. Not everyone has the luxury of a spring break, but a quick glance at the trees in

The Philippines is one of the most optimistic and confident countries in the world when it comes to workplace opportunities and growth, according to a global survey by LinkedIn.The LinkedIn Opportunity Index 2020 looked into what the people want and what barriers

After nearly a decade of absence, the Philippines will once again grace the halls at the World Expo 2020 in Dubai, dubbed “The Greatest Show.” The Philippine Pavilion is named Bangkota, the ancient Filipino word for coral reef. The Bangkota represents Filipinos

May we recommend Pagudpud for your next vacation? A flight and a drive away from Metro Manila, Pagudpud is one of those places that take you far enough from the stress of city life and right into the middle of paradise. Here

Aside from being the "surfing capital of the north," La Union has attracted a lot of creatives, wellness advocates, and up-and-coming entrepreneurs, solidifying it as the must-visit tourist destination. If you haven't visited this adventure-filled escape up north, let this itinerary guide

The Conde Nast Traveler Readers Choice Awards 2019 voted the Philippines as the 8th favorite country in the world, with a score of 90.63. Topping the list is Indonesia with a score of 92.78, followed by Thailand with a score of 92.37.The

There's no question: The Philippines boasts of many breathless landmarks recognized for their beauty all over the globe. Where Siargao was recently hailed as one of the best islands in the world, another local destination was just afforded a similar title this

Last year, it was reported that around 10 tons (that's more than 9,000 kilograms!) of red tomatoes were thrown away along Kalayaan, Laguna because farmers were not able to sell due to surplus. This year, the same unfortunate situation is happening to our

Turns out, we don't have to travel far to have the most luxurious experience of having an entire island to ourselves. That's because the world's most expensive private island is actually located in the Philippines—in Palawan, to be exact.Banwa Private Island in Roxas,

Looks like we have yet another reason why it's more fun in the Philippines. Indochina Productions, a South East Asia-based production company that worked on the Avengers: Endgame movie, added the film under their Filmography section and captioned the screenshot: "Super proud

Christian Louboutin has released a shimmering, limited-edition variant of the classic Piloutin evening bag inspired by Philippine marine life! Stare all you want, because it's a beaut—much like our world-famous glittering seas.The brand's press release states: "With more than 7,000 islands and

With summer coming to a close this month, that still leaves you more than enough time to squeeze in one last vacation. But one questions remains: Where to next? Lucky for you, you don't have to look far. In collaboration with travel photography