Philippine military women are still a minority, and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is taking more steps to ensure they will be free from harassment and violence.
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Top Gear spotlights 100% Filipino-made electric bamboo motorcycle
A Filipino-made electric motorcycle, the Green Falcon Banatti, is the star of a Top Gear Philippines video released on BBC and You Tube.
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7 Philippine beaches you can explore as Boracay alternatives
Philippine beaches remain on top of the list of travel destinations for world travelers even with the temporary closure of the famed Boracay Island, voted Best Island in the World by various travel magazines.
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“Maynila sa Kuko ng Liwanag” chosen one of the world’s greatest films
The Filipino film “Maynila sa Kuko ng Liwanag (Manila in the Claws of Light)” by acclaimed director Lino Brocka has scored a spot in the Criterion Collection of the greatest films from around the world along with masters of cinema such as Renoir, Kurosawa, Hitchcock, and Kubrick.
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BBC’s Mike Dilger & Rico Hizon team up to showcase Philippines: Island Treasures
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) wildlife reporter Mike Dilger and BBC World News presenter Rico Hizon teamed up in a journey through the Philippines and have come up with what BBC describes as a “search of rich culture and rare wildlife in one of the greatest biodiversity hotspots in the world – the Philippines.” Dilger and […]
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PH can become Southeast Asia coffee tiger, says renowned coffee scientist
The Philippines already has what it takes to make it the next Southeast Asia coffee tiger – according to the assessment made by Dr. Dave D’Haeze, a coffee scientist based in Vietnam who has seen record yields in Fine Robustas. Dr. D’Haeze, the regional manager of Hanns Neumann Foundation, noted the availability of land in […]
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Bataan historic resort showcases Old Manila, Fil-Spanish heritage
As Filipinos observe the national holiday for “Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor also known as Bataan and Corregidor Day)” on April 9, visitors of the province of Bataan find a heritage community offering a new perspective on Filipino-Spanish heritage. Some 120 years after Philippine independence from three centuries of Spanish colonial rule was declared […]
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Forbes names PH as top tourist spot in Asia in 2018
The Philippines has been named by Forbes magazine as one of the 5 top tourist destinations in Asia. Forbes’ “The 5 Spots In Asia That Are Booming With Tourists In 2018” cited the Philippines with its improved connectivity and infrastructure as a top draw for international travellers. Forbes writer Carol Ramoran-Malasig noted the new international […]
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1 Million tourists visit Intramuros during Holy Week
About 1 million local and foreign tourists visited Intramuros as the walled city reopened its churches and streets for the annual Holy Week. For the first time since World War II, the Intramuros Administration welcomed visitors to its century –old churches and chapels in a bid to promote the famed Spanish-era fortress of Manila as […]
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South China Morning Post recommends 5 of the best freediving spots in PHL
One of Asia’s most respected publications Hong Kong’s South China Morning Post recently featured 5 of the best places for freediving in the Philippines. In the article, the publication describes these dive sites as paradise for underwater adventures From observing whale sharks and turtles to exploring shipwrecks, the country offers a wide range of freediving […]
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Filipino photojournalist gets Japan magazine citation for Marawi images
Filipino photojournalist Fernando Sepe Jr. received citation as finalist in the Days Japan International Photojournalism Awards for images he took during the Marawi City siege in 2017. Sepe, ABSCBN News’ deputy editor for multimedia, covered the crisis and came out with pictures described by the news network as images that “captured the anguish, fear, and […]
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Manila a favorite Asia-Pacific Easter weekend travel destination
Manila remains a favorite among the most popular Easter travel destinations among Asia-Pacific travelers in 2018, according to the global online travel booking company Agoda. Ranked in 3rd place this year, Manila has been in the top 3 spots for Easter bookings over the last three years – getting the top favored spot in 2017, […]
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