Covering the week’s most noteworthy news stories in the Philippines for the Filipino-American and Global Filipino community.
Holiday bazaars have always been a staple shopping destination during the Christmas season. These events feature various options from toys and trinkets to RTW’s and food products that are locally…
The DOT’s “Love the Philippines” campaign continues to highlight the country’s unparalleled beauty, rich traditions, and warm hospitality, this time on a Times Square LED billboard. AJPress Photos by Momar…
Comelec conducts final tests to ensure secure and seamless online voting, empowering over a million overseas voters For the first time in Philippine history, registered overseas Filipinos will cast their…
Ryan Abdon is bracing for a tough challenge to repeat as the Philippine Airlines (PAL) 28th Mabuhay Miles Elite Invitational Golf Tournament overall champion on Thursday when a full field…
It’s all systems go for the seventh installment of Geeks On A Beach (GOAB), the Philippines’ premier international tech startup conference, which will be held this November 13-15 at the…
Typhoon Kristine has left a devastating scar on the communities around Taal Lake. Dozens of lives lost, homes buried under mud and debris, and a landscape forever altered. This tragedy…
Former congresswoman Gina V.P. de Venecia, popularly known as Manay Gina, officially filed her Certificate of Candidacy (COC) on Sunday, October 6, 2024, aiming to return to the House of…
Manila, Philippines – On August 16, 2024, the Philippines marked a historic moment with the launch of the Next Generation 911 (NG911) system, a groundbreaking advancement as part of the…
Philippine agency’s win showcases creative excellence with business impact PHILIPPINE creative powerhouse GIGIL clinched its third Cannes Lion in four years, winning its first Silver in Film at the 2024…
DAGUPAN CITY — Pangasinan 4th District Rep. Christopher de Venecia said on Tuesday that he was “thoroughly satisfied” with the State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.,…
by Dennis Heruela AJPress IN her teenage years, Risa Hontiveros captured the fancy and following of the Filipino audience as a budding theatre performer, and later as a broadcast journalist….
Labor trafficking, money laundering, national security concerns raised Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros has reiterated the urgent need for President Marcos to close all Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO)…
By Rogelio Constantino Medina DEPARTMENT of Health (DOH) Secretary Ted Herbosa reiterates to this writer that the priority of his agency is the continuous implementation of the Universal Health Care (UHC) Law –…
MANILA, Philippines -The Fortune 500 cavalry is coming. At least 30 top American CEOs from major corporations are joining US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo in a landmark presidential trade and…
PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Sunday called on Filipinos to unite in the face of emerging global challenges and support the government’s efforts to bring about a “new Philippines.” Marcos…
Manila, Philippines—The Philippines has breached its target of 4.8 million international visitor arrivals before yearend, Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco announced Tuesday (Nov. 28). The tourism chief…
Global humanitarian organization Waves For Water (W4W) Philippines, in its mission to provide clean water access to every Filipino in need, has implemented water filtration systems in all 82 provinces…
Manila, Philippines—The Department of Tourism (DOT) celebrates the inclusion of Clark International Airport (CRK) as one of the world’s most beautiful airports this year, earning the prestigious Prix Versailles, the…
For its exceptional architecture and design, Clark International Airport (CRK) is listed as one of the world’s most beautiful airports by the prestigious Prix Versailles, the World Architecture and Design Award at…
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco congratulates Iloilo City for its inclusion in the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Creative Cities Network (UCCN) for Gastronomy…
Manila, Philippines—The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Japanese Government’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism (MLITT) have signed a landmark agreement that is seen to expand opportunities for…
Following the resounding success of last year’s “Balik Yuhum”, Bacolod City was once again aglow with brilliant masks and captivating rhythms during the celebrated return of the Masskara Festival. In…
Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro—Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco led the culmination of the “Bayanihan sa Bukas na may Pag-Asa sa Turismo (BBMT)” Alternative Livelihood Training program on…
SAMARKAND, Uzbekistan — Two tourism videos of The Philippines produced by the Department of Tourism (DOT) received special citations at the prestigious United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Video Competition…
Manila, Philippines—Two months before year-end, the Department of Tourism (DOT) breached its target of training 100,000 frontline tourism workers on the Filipino Brand of Service Excellence (FBSE), Tourism Secretary Christina…
MANILA – The Nayong Pilipino Foundation (NPF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ateneo de Zamboanga University (AdZU) to develop research cooperation and capacity building between the two…
The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines, the marketing and promotions arm of the Department of Tourism (DOT), will hold the 12th Regional Travel Fair (RTF) in the Ilocos region. Businesses…
PERCY Mabasa, known by his broadcast name Percy Lapid, was an unwavering radio broadcaster who dedicated 35 years of his life to exposing corruption among the powerful. Thousands of listeners…
The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines announces its triumphant participation in the Incentive Travel & Conventions, Meetings Asia (IT&CMA) 2023, held from September 24 to 29 in Bangkok, Thailand. This…
Manila, Philippines—Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco herself made the first call to the first-ever centralized and multi-platform Tourist Assistance Call Center launched on Monday (Oct. 2) at the Department of…
