CNN Travel recommended 7 unique dishes found in Metro Manila restaurants that actually trace their origins to the diverse offerings of the archipelago. In the CNN report titled “7 Filipino dishes you’ve probably never heard of (and where to find them in Manila)” published on September 3, the popular travel site highlighted a soup made […]
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Miss Earth Karen Ibasco represents Philippines at 1st U-N Youth Climate Summit in New York
Miss Earth 2017 Karen Ibasco is representing the Philippines at the first Youth Climate Summit of the United Nations (UN) to be held in New York City on September 21, 2019. Karen Ibasco went on social media to confirm her participation in the UN summit saying, “I’m proud to announce that I am now on […]
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Filipina Miss Universe queens shine in New York Fashion Week catwalk
Three Filipina Miss Universe beauty queens, Janine Togonon, Pia Wurtzbach, and Catriona Gray, made the country proud as they shined in the 2019 New York Fashion Week catwalk on September 7. Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach slayed on the runway wearing a light blue gown created by Albert Andrada, the same Filipino designer who also […]
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National Geographic showcases Bohol’s food treats
National Geographic (NatGeo) listed four spots in Bohol province with great restaurant food treats for travelers. The prime tourist destination in the Visayas islands of the Philippines was given the spotlight in Nat Geo Travel’s “Where to eat in Bohol” feature in August. Noting Bohol as best known for the iconic Chocolate Hills which Nat […]
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CNN picks Vigan as one of Asia’s most picturesque towns
The City of Vigan has been selected one of CNN’s 13 of Asia’s Most Picturesque Towns. Vigan City described by CNN as “one of the best places to experience Spanish colonial-era architecture in Asia,” is the capital of Ilocos Sur Province, an ideal destination for meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions (MICE). CNN’s Kate Springer praised […]
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Filipino designs presented in Paris Maison & Objet trade show
A collection of Filipino designs are now on showcase at the Maison & Objet, the premier interior design trade show in Paris, France. The 13 Philippine design brands are representing the country and are bringing proudly Filipino designs to a global audience at the Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre from September 6 to 10. The […]
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Manila’s radiance inspires Vincent Quilop’s watercolor art exhibit
Filipino artist Vincent Kristan “Vin” Quilop’s watercolor art and sketches, inspired by Manila’s iconic beauty, are back in the Philippines after the Art Vancouver showcase in Canada. Vincent Quilop was the only Filipino to be invited to exhibit his artwork along with hundreds of artists from all over the world at Art Vancouver, Canada’s largest […]
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“Kain Na!” a visual illustrated book feast of Filipino cuisine
“Kain Na (Let’s Eat)!”, the first illustrated book guide to Filipino food, is a visual feast of regional flavors. The Filipino food guide, written by veteran culinary historian Felice Prudente Sta. Maria and Singaporean cookbook aficionado Bryan Koh, with illustrations by watercolor and oil painting artist Mariel Ylagan Garcia, was recently launched by RPD Publications […]
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Cebu City opens the Philippines’ largest oceanarium
The Philippines’ largest and deepest oceanarium has opened next to SM Seaside City Cebu. Cebu Ocean Park, the first marine theme park in the Visayas, boasts of a larger and deeper water volume than that of Manila Ocean Park. The new world-class marine animal-themed complex was created by the same team that pioneered the Manila […]
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Cordillera’s Kandama Collective fabric hits New York Fashion Week runway
Cordillera’s Kandama Collective clothing line showcasing the beauty and intricacy of Ifugao fabric is set to hit the New York Fashion Week runway in September. The Filipino social entreprise will highlight the weaves of women of Julongan village in Kiangan, Ifugao for The Society Fashion Week in New York on September 7. Kandama Collective founder […]
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Baguio City’s Roxanne Baeyens wins 1st Runner-Up at Miss Tourism and Culture Universe in Yangon
Baguio City’s Roxanne Baeyens won the 1st Runner-Up title at the 2019 Miss Tourism and Culture Universe held in Yangon, Myanmar. The Filipino-Belgian beauty queen also bagged the Miss Popularity award, matching the Mister Popularity award won by her counterpart Yves Campos who was crowned Mister Tourism and Culture Universe 2019 in the dual pageant […]
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Cebuano nurse Yves Campos wins Mister Tourism and Culture Universe 2019 in Myanmar
Cebuano nurse Yves Campos raised the Philippine flag in Myanmar by winning all the major awards and the 2019 Mister Tourism and Culture Universe (Mister TCU) title on Saturday night. The newly crowned Mister TCU 2019 bested 14 other male candidates from all over the world in the international pageant held on August 31 in […]
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