TPB wins “Best NTO” in TTG Travel Awards 2023

The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines, the marketing and promotions arm of the Department of Tourism (DOT), was recognized as the Best National Tourism Organization (NTO) during the 32nd TTG Travel Awards ceremony and gala dinner in Bangkok, Thailand last 28 September 2023. In accepting the award, TPB’s Chief Operating Officer (COO), Maria Margarita Montemayor…

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DOT launches Tourist Assistance Call Center

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 Tourism (DOT) Central Office in Makati City.   The newest tourism innovation of is in line with the Marcos administration’s thrust to revitalize the tourism industry…

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Art Cove at Park Inn by Radisson Bacolod Transforms with “Festive Faces” by Jojo Vito: A Vibrant Tribute to the Masskara Festival

Art Cove at Park Inn by Radisson Bacolod is thrilled to announce the successful launch of Jojo Vito’s art exhibit, “Festive Faces,” marking a remarkable transformation from his previous installation, “Gilded Expressions.” Jojo Vito, Bacolod City’s renowned mask maker, professor, entrepreneur, and blogger, has brought new life to the exhibit, captivating audiences with his fresh…

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Vincent Rodriguez III joins ‘Ultimate Performer’ Vina Morales in Here Lies Love: A Homecoming Concert On Monday, October 2 at Joe’s Pub

Proceeds To Benefit The Hawai’i Coalition for Immigrant Rights LA TI DO Productions in NYC presents Here Lies Love: A Homecoming Concert on Monday, October 2 at 9:30pm, featuring Philippine superstar and multi-awarded singer and actress, Vina Morales, who is currently playing the role of Aurora Aquino on Broadway until October 22nd, 2023. Dubbed as the…

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RevUp Rally: A must-attend event for real estate professionals

Los Angeles – The RevUp Real Estate Rally (R3-23) is touted as the most exciting real estate event of the year. It is a two-day high-energy event where real estate professionals can connect with like-minded professionals, expand their network, and connect with key decision-makers in the industry. Taking place October 13-14, 2023, RevUp Real Estate…

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[OBITUARY] Bro. Jeffrey Arroyo, the quintessential APO fraternity brother

My fraternity brothers and sisters, children Gennelle and Gilchrist, Kumare Hilda, sister of Brod Geoffrey, Oscar Jornacion. Brod Geoffrey’s favorite brother-in-law. We are here today not to mourn the untimely passing of our dear fraternity brother Geoffrey but to celebrate his life. Why do I pay tribute to him? Brother Geoffrey is the embodiment of…

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Tourism chief visits Tawi-Tawi in PHL, assures LGU, tourism stakeholders of Marcos admin’s full support

BONGAO, TAWI-TAWI — Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco assured Tawi-Tawians of the Department of Tourism’s (DOT) support, as it continually pursues its objective of equalizing tourism opportunities ensuring tourism development where “no one is left behind”. This, as the tourism chief graced the 50th Kamahardikaan sin Tawi-Tawi on Monday (Sept. 25), where she was invited…

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Sheraton Manila Hotel Introduces New Executive Chef Andrea Burzio with S Kitchen’s Pranzo & Cena: Italian Family Feasts

Sheraton Manila Hotel is proud to introduce its new Executive Chef, the culinary virtuoso Andrea Burzio, alongside the launch of Pranzo & Cena: Italian Family Feasts, a remarkable culinary journey that is set to transform the city’s dining scene.   Meet Chef Andrea Burzio: A Culinary Visionary  With over 15 years of international culinary experience,…

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Staycation Special

Book our Staycation Special and enjoy a much-needed escape from reality and treat yourself to a mini-vacation.  With our exclusive offers, you can make the most of your time and indulge in some well-deserved rest and relaxation.  Php 5,000 nett – Deluxe Room Php 6,000 nett – Executive Room   Deluxe Room Inclusions: •Welcome Drinks…

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County accepts one-year congressional grant to fund MCRT expansion

THE Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) program that supports people confronting mental health struggles is getting a multi-million-dollar boost. On Tuesday, September 26 the County Board of Supervisors accepted $4.48 million in one-time Congressional Directive Spending grant funding to expand the MCRT program. The grant will fund new MCRTs to support areas with higher call…

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State awards funding to City of San Diego to resolve encampments in target area

City secures $3.2M to help unsheltered residents in corridor along interstate 15 SAN DIEGO – Working to move more San Diegans off the streets and into housing, the City of San Diego was recently awarded a $3.2 million grant from the State of California to held end people’s homelessness in a corridor along Interstate 15 in Council District 9. San Diego was one of eleven communities across the state to be awarded…

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California increases minimum wage, protections for fast-food workers

LOS ANGELES – Alongside fast-food workers, labor leaders, and legislators, Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday, September 28 signed legislation increasing the minimum wage for fast-food employees to $20 per hour, beginning April 1, 2024. The legislation, AB 1228 by Assemblymember Chris R. Holden (D-Pasadena), authorizes the Fast Food Council to set fast-food restaurant standards for…

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What payment methods are telltale signs of scams?

Payment methods that scammers insist you use — like gift cards, cryptocurrency and wire transfer — are telltale signs of scams, the Federal Trade Commission reported at a Sept. 22 Ethnic Media Services news briefing. For the first six months of 2023, $4.4 billion dollars were lost across over 1.1 million reports of consumer fraud, per the FTC’s Consumer Sentinel Network — “and we know from our…

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PH Consulate, Sentro Rizal SF partner with FEC Galing Bata for Buwan ng Wika event for schoolchildren

SAN FRANCISCO – To wrap up this year’s celebration of Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa (National Language Month) in the Philippines, the Philippine Consulate General and Sentro Rizal San Francisco teamed up with the Filipino Education Center (FEC) Galing Bata Bilingual Program to conduct an event at the Bessie Carmichael Elementary School, SOMA Pilipinas in San Francisco on August 31, 2023. The…

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UPAASF celebrates 50 years of service, legacy building

SAN FRANCISCO – The University of the Philippines Alumni Association of San Francisco (UPAASF) is thrilled to announce its upcoming milestone event, “UPAASF at 50 – 50 Years of Service, Building a Legacy.” Alumni, friends, and supporters are cordially invited to join the celebration on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at the Embassy Suites San Francisco Airport Waterfront in Burlingame,…

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