The Philippines’ bet, Samantha Ashley Lo of Cebu City, is leading in the online voting of the swimsuit and national costume competitions at the Miss Grand International (MGI) 2019. The Bb. Pilipinas – Grand International candidate arrived in Venezuela later than other candidates due to passport and visa issues but came in time for the […]
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Laguna’s Leren Mae Bautista crowned Miss Globe 2019 2nd runner-up in Montenegro
Filipino beauty Leren Mae Bautista of Laguna was crowned Miss Globe 2019 2nd runner-up in Ulcinj, Montenegro on Tuesday morning (Monday evening in Ulcinj). Bautista emerged in the Top 3 of the beauty pageant in the October 21 (October 22 in Philippines) coronation that drew 49 candidates from around the world to the competition held […]
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Palawan’s Anne Apas bags 2019 Miss Tourism Beauty of the World First Runner-up title
Miss Philippines Anne Remojo Apas of Puerto Princesa City won the 2019 Miss Tourism Beauty of the World 1st Runner-up title. The Filipina beauty and travel show host shined among the candidates from different parts to the world and was hailed as the 1st princess in the pageant held in El Nido, Palawan from October […]
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Philippines is 8th Most Favorite Place for world travelers
The Philippines is the 8th Most Favorite Place for world travelers in the Condé Nast Traveler (CNT) Readers’ Choice Awards 2019. The Southeast Asian country was named in the Top 20 Countries in the World favored by over 600,000 registered voters in the 2019 edition of the annual traveler awards released in October. The Philippines […]
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Negros Island’s Dauin Garden Eels wins London National History Museum’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year
A photograph of a colony of garden eels in the waters of Dauin, Negros Island in the Philippines taken by National Geographic Magazine’s David Doubilet won in London National History Museum’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year. Doubilet was declared winner of the Under Water Photography for his “The Garden of Eels” shot from a camera […]
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Hollywood director Francis Ford Coppola talks about surfing in the Philippines at Condé Nast Traveler summit
Hollywood’s iconic director Francis Ford Coppola talked about surfing in the Philippines during his keynote speech at the Condé Nast Traveler’s (CNT) Second Annual Travel Summit. The multi-awarded film director of The Godfather and owner of the Family Coppola Hideaways was the guest at the CNT conference on October 7 to discuss trends in the […]
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The Philippines wins at 2019 World Travel Awards in Vietnam
The Philippines won two major awards for Asia’s Leading Tourism Board and Asia’s Dive Destination in the recently concluded 2019 World Travel Awards held in Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam. The Philippines was finally recognized for its efforts in promoting the island and marine sanctuaries, earning the country the “Asia’s Leading Dive Destination” title during the […]
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Boracay reclaims Top Asian Island in Conde Nast Traveler’s Readers Choice Awards
Boracay Island in the Philippines has reclaimed its No. 1 spot on the Top Islands in Asia list of the Condé Nast Traveler (CNT) 2019 Readers’ Choice Awards. The 2019 CNT Awards released in October named the world-famous four-square island of Boracay its top pick in Asia in a dominant showing of the Philippine islands […]
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Department of Tourism, Globe partnership promotes tourism digital innovation
The Department of Tourism (DOT) and Globe Telecom are working together to promote tourism through digital innovation. The DOT and Globe partnership kicked off with a series of events in September, headlined by a new tourism video that showcases the use of digital tools to capture Philippine travel moments. The digital video “It’s More Fun […]
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The Many Ways Martha Stewart adores Pinoy adobo
Martha Stewart is back in the Philippines’ news headlines after the lifestyle guru posted an Instagram photo of her Filipino-style adobo dish. Stewart’s social media post on October 7 featured the Philippines’ closest thing to a “national dish” that has been adored by chefs such as Gordon Ramsay as well as celebrity NBA stars and […]
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Filipino textiles, local weaving showcased at Likhang Habi Market Fair in Makati
The best Filipino textiles made from local weaving will be showcased at the Likhang Habi Market Fair at the Glorietta 3 Activity Center in Makati City this October. The market fair organized by the Philippine Textile Council with the theme “The Highlights of our HABI Journey” will put the Philippines’ wealthy collections of textile and […]
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Philippine travel made easy on revamped one-stop-shop tourism website
Planning travel to the Philippines has been made easy by the revamped tourism website, Philippines.travel. The redesigned website went live on Tuesday with a new look that focuses on traveler-friendly experience. Philippines.travel has three main tabs: See & Do Where to Go Events & Festival The “See & Do” tab features six tourism products of […]
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