Albay declared protected UNESCO biosphere reserve
Albay province has been declared by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as one of the new 20 additions
Smallest among giant flowers found in the PHL
The smallest dwarf species of Rafflesia, considered the world’s biggest flower, has been found recently on two sites on Pantabangan-Carranglan Watershed
Pinoy art highlighted in Art Dubai gallery
Philippine art is in the spotlight this year for the Art Dubai’s Marker section which focuses on a geographical location each edition
Daily Mail picks PHL as Asia’s next must-see destination
United Kingdom’s Mail Online recently posted an article calling the Philippines, Asia’s new must-see destination is the Philippines… complete with thriller Manila
Twilight actor Kellan Lutz praises the Philippines
The Philippines’ natural beauty, and the Filipino culture and hospitality were praised by Twilight alumnus Kellan Lutz.
PH receives praises at Israeli IMTM Tourism Fair
The Philippine exhibit at the 22nd International Mediterranean Tourism Market (IMTM 2016) in February received the most number of visitors
Manila’s iconic spots featured on global coloring book
Thirty of Manila’s iconic sites and structures are now available for adult coloring book fans around the world with the publication of “Hue Can Do It: Manila!”
Mactan Island Hotel wins 2nd Gold Circle Award
Mactan Island Cebu’s Mövenpick Hotel has earned the Agoda Gold Circle Award, twice in a row.
Manila in Forbes Best Budget Travel Destinations
American business magazine, Forbes, has listed Metro Manila as one of the top Ten Best Budget Travel Destination to see in 2016.
Dumaguete is top Asian destination of Chinese travelers
Dumaguete City in Central Visayas is the top Asian destination for Chinese tourists travelling independently.
MET, PH history relived in colorized photos
Snapshots depicting the Manila Metropolitan Theater (MET) and other historical as well as more ordinary moments of the grandeur of the Philippines
Leren Bautista is Ms Tourism Queen of the Year Int’l
Leren Mae Bautista won the Miss Tourism Queen of the Year International title in the beauty pageant held in Malaysia just before the year ended.