Got a minute or two—and a story to tell? Filipino youth are being called to celebrate half a century of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and China in a bold, creative way: through TikTok. The Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc. (FFCCCII) has launched a nationwide TikTok Video Competition in honor of […]

The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) is leading this year’s National Heritage Month (NHM) with a renewed focus on community engagement, sustainability, and the digitization of cultural records. Anchored on the theme “Preserving Legacies, Building Futures: Empowering Communities through Heritage,” the celebration highlights heritage not as a relic of the past but […]

The Philippines is rapidly losing ground in the race to attract Chinese tourists, trailing behind regional neighbors like Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore. According to a recent Dragon Trail International survey, less than 1% of Chinese travelers planning overseas trips in 2025 expressed interest in visiting the country—placing it alongside far-flung destinations like Denmark and Canada. […]

Travellers International Hotel Group Inc. (TIHGI), the operator behind Manila’s Newport World Resorts, is expanding its footprint in the Philippines with the launch of two new Gordon Ramsay restaurant concepts at Mactan Newtown in Cebu. This follows the success of the Gordon Ramsay Bar & Grill Philippines, which opened at Newport World Resorts in Parañaque […]

With its dramatic limestone cliffs, glass-clear lagoons, and teeming marine life, Palawan has once again captured the world’s imagination. On April 22, U.S. News & World Report unveiled its annual ranking of the 24 Best Islands to Visit, placing this Philippine paradise at the very top. “This Philippine archipelago’s 1,700-plus islands and islets entice adventure […]

In the stifling heat of a Manila afternoon, where giant fans stirred the incense-laced air, parishioners packed into the Sacred Heart Parish Shrine to bid farewell not just to a pope, but to “Lolo Kiko.” The screens above the altar broadcast the funeral of Pope Francis from Rome, but in this corner of Asia’s Catholic […]

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has paid tribute to three trailblazing Filipino women who have achieved a feat so rare, fewer than 500 people worldwide have managed it — visiting all 193 United Nations member states. In a courtesy call at Malacañan Palace on Thursday, the President met with Odette Ricasa, Luisa Yu, and Kach Medina […]

In a country where the Lenten season signals fasting and the sizzle of meat falls silent, Bantayan Island in Cebu quietly breaks the rule — a tradition rooted not in rebellion, but in a rare Vatican exemption granted more than two centuries ago. The origin of this curious custom stretches back to 1824, long before […]

There’s no better time to experience the heart of Cebu than during Holy Week — when the island slows its pace and reveals a deeply spiritual side woven from centuries of devotion, tradition, and community. Here, ancient rituals blend seamlessly with serene landscapes and soulful cuisine, inviting travelers on a journey of reflection and renewal. […]

The Philippines officially unveiled its pavilion at World Expo 2025 in Osaka on Sunday, presenting an immersive cultural showcase centered on the theme: “Nature, Culture, and Community: Woven Together for a Better Future”. Dubbed simply “Woven,” the pavilion draws on the country’s rich tradition of weaving as both metaphor and method, blending indigenous craftsmanship with […]