If you’re a fan of old buildings and historical architecture, there isn’t a better place to appreciate our architectural heritage than Escolta, Manila. Calle de la Escolta, as it was called by the Spanish back in the day, is one of the most culturally-significant places in the Philippines, being one of Manila’s oldest business districts, […]
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Miss Universe 2017 Candidates Fall for Bohol’s Natural Beauty
Three of the most beautiful women in the universe recently visited Panglao, Bohol to promote Philippine Tourism. Miss Universe Malaysia Samantha James and Miss Universe Russia Kseniya Alexandrova, together with our very own Miss Universe Philippines Rachel Peters posted photos of their visit last Friday: all smiles and undoubtedly having a great time. Tourism Philippines […]
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Miss Universe 2017 Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters arrives in Manila to promote the Philippines
South African beauty Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters, Miss Universe 2017 is in the country to show the world why “Its More Fun in the Philippines.” She’s here to take part in the Department of Tourism’s four-day Miss Universe 2017 Winners Tour. Nel-Peters brought along last year’s winner, Iris Mittenaere. She rejoined her fellow candidates who arrived earlier, […]
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Miss Universe Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters Arrives in PH
Newly-crowned Miss Universe Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters has arrived in Manila. The new Miss Universe is accompanied by last year’s winner, Iris Mittenaere, and other Miss Universe 2017 participants from Spain, Italy, Russia, Malaysia, India, Canada, China, and Singapore. Brought in by the Department of Tourism, Nel-Peters, Mittenaere, and the pageant participants will be visiting Batanes, Vigan, […]
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El Nido Resort Features Bamboo Christmas Tree On Its First Tree-Lighting Ceremony
Locals and tourists alike of El Nido, Palawan were treated to a feast of lights as Lio Tourism Estate lit its Christmas Tree for the first time. What was unique about this particular light show, however, was that the Christmas tree, designed by architect Ian Fontecha, is made entirely out of bamboo, and then mounted […]
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Filipinos rally behind Rachel Peters for giving her best in Miss Universe 2017
Congrats to @rachelpetersx for representing us! Congrats also to Miss South Africa! And to all the beautiful and confident women. You girls make us proud 🙂 — Solenn Heussaff (@solennheussaff) November 27, 2017 Rachel Peters may have not won the country’s fourth Miss Universe title, but she won the hearts of Filipinos for giving her […]
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Fear Factor-Worthy delicacies in the Philippines You Have To Try
If you think that balut is the only Filipino delicacy worthy to be part of the Fear Factor Challenge, think again. There are a lot of exotic finds in the Philippines that may not be great to look at, but will definitely excite your palate. Chichaworm Yes, we love our chicharon but if you want […]
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10 PHL Vacation Spots You Can Visit This Christmas
As travelers from around the world seek out the warmth of the Pinoy welcome, a guide to the most-visited and lesser-known but equally charming destinations can prove useful – even to Filipinos coming home for the holiday season. GoodNewsPilipinas put together this list of top popular and new destination finds that would give you the […]
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Baguio first PH city To Be UNESCO ‘creative city’
The city of pines has long been known as a refuge for people weary of the summer sun in the metro, but starting Nov. 1, it’s also the Philippines’ first-ever United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Creative City. The Creative Cities Network was created in 2004 “to promote cooperation with and among cities […]
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Winwyn Marquez is 1st Filipina to win Reina Hispanoamericana
Winwyn Marquez, was crowned Reina Hispanoamericana 2017 in Sta Cruz, Bolivia, making her the very first Filipina to compete and win in the beauty title. The 25-year-old beat 27 other candidates in the competition, which celebrates the Hispanic heritage and culture. She succeeded Maria Camila Soleibe from Colombia. Hours earlier in Manila, Karen Ibasco was […]
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Medical Physicist Karen Ibasco hailed as Miss Earth 2017
University of Santo Tomas cum laude graduate Karen Ibasco has been crowned 2017 Miss Earth, during the coronation night held at Mall of Asia Arena Saturday night. Ibasco became the fourth Filipina to be crowned as Miss Earth since the pageant began in 2001. She followed the footsteps of Karla Henry (2008), Jamie Herrell (2014) […]
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Former Bond Girl Set To Promote PH As Tourist Destination
She was once a Bond girl, trying to seduce Pierce Brosnan in Die Another Day. But this Bond girl has never forgotten her roots, and is back in the Philippines documenting at least seven stories to boost the Philippine tourism industry. Rachel Louise Grant de Longueuil or Rachel Grant as she’s more commonly known, was […]
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