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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Come Sunday, the glass-and-steel austerity of Hong Kong loosens its collar. Along the city’s sidewalks and plazas, a quiet transformation takes place: folding chairs appear where bankers stood; the scent of adobo and pancit mingles with the sea breeze; and…
For many Filipinos, Holy Week is a time of deep spiritual reflection, solemn traditions, and cherished moments with family. In Cebu, the island’s natural beauty provides an ideal setting for both contemplation and relaxation. From quiet beach walks to rejuvenating…
Eight architectural firms from the Philippines have earned global recognition for shaping the country’s built environment while preserving its cultural heritage, according to design platform Architizer. The announcement is part of Architizer’s annual spotlight on exceptional practices worldwide, using data…
