
Cagsawa Bell Tower draws visitors despite rain
Local tourists visit and take selfies at the historic Cagsawa Ruins bell tower in Daraga, Albay, despite rainy weather on 18 January 2026.
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Local tourists visit and take selfies at the historic Cagsawa Ruins bell tower in Daraga, Albay, despite rainy weather on 18 January 2026.
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Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea (WPS), Commodore Jay Tarriela, on Saturday downplayed China’s diplomatic protest over his…
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The success of the country’s hosting of these events does not just rest on the high-profile trophies. It also requires a sustained commitment to maintain a…
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Chinese outbound travel is on track to surpass the pre-pandemic peak of 155 million journeys and is projected to exceed 200 million by 2028. This represents a…
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Members of the Global Tourism Business Association, Inc. (GTBA) have sought the help of the Japanese Embassy to intervene in the ongoing scarcity of slots for…
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Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed on a raft of measures from trade to tourism on Friday at the first meeting between…
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After getting pummeled in the strategy to expose its increasingly aggressive posture, China has turned on key officials of the successful transparency…
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The 30-year-old owner of a shoe-cleaning business in China has hired five workers with disabilities and given them tasks they can perform despite their…
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Chinese citizens traveling for tourism or business will benefit from the new privilege, but they can only stay for a maximum of 14 days, non-extendable and…
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The suggested Philippine position by this author is for the country to balance dealing with both the threats and the opportunities.
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Following the decision of the Department of Foreign Affairs to allow Chinese nationals 14-day visa-free entry to the Philippines, the Federation of Filipino…
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China on Friday lodged diplomatic protests against Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea Jay Tarriela, accusing him of “attacking and…
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As the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) approaches Cebu, Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco said hosting it will support local tourism following a series of…
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Washington’s push for stronger alliances in the Indo-Pacific will seek to win over Filipino leaders who prioritize defense pacts and economic ties with the…
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The Department of Tourism (DOT) and local government units across Cebu have accelerated preparations for the Philippine hosting of the ASEAN Tourism Forum…
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‘Because food is not only nourishment. It is a way for the world to understand who we are and what we stand for. Through every dish we serve, we tell the story…
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‘Well, for an inaugural issue with 108 establishments being selected by Michelin, it’s really quite an affirmation of a vote of confidence in the country’s…
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BEIJING, China (AFP) — The Chinese mobile app “Are You Dead?” that sounds an alarm if a user does not check in every 48 hours, has announced it will drop its…
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