Lang Leav, the popular digital poet quoted by Maine Mendoza on her social media, is coming to Manila this February to present her new book. Leav, who responded to the Filipino celebrity’s Instagram mention of a quote from her book by saying Mendoza is a role model for all women, will be in Manila for […]
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National Museum Philippine Rise marine biodiversity exhibit opens to public
The Philippine Rise, also known as Benham Rise, has found its way to the National Museum of Natural History in Manila through an exhibition which opened on January 20 for free public viewing. The National Museum’s new attraction, “The Journey Towards the Protection of the Philippines Rise,” showcases underwater photos taken by technical divers of […]
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Bohol’s Karen Gallman wins press awards at Miss Intercontinental
Binibining Pilipinas-Intercontinental 2018 Karen Gallman snagged two special awards in the Miss Intercontinental official press presentation in Sofitel Philippine Plaza on January 10. The Filipino-Australian beauty, who has roots in Bohol and Brisbane, walked the runway along with other 86 candidates from all over the world, wearing Ray Bien Maglonzo’s modern Filipino terno. Gallman bagged […]
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Manila-Bataan ferry now sailing morning till night
The Manila to Bataan ferry will now be sailing at night in addition to the usual day trip schedule. The regular six (6) day trips consist of 3 trips departing from Manila and 3 trips departing from Bataan. The Manila-Bataan morning-till-night daily trips which started January 7 now include: Manila-Orion trip departing from Esplanade Seaside […]
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Catriona Gray gifts the Philippines 4th Miss Universe crown, advocates positivity
The newly crowned 2018 Miss Universe Catriona Gray confidently carried her Filipino heritage in competitions held in Thailand, giving the Philippines its 4th crown in the prestigious beauty pageant. The Filipina beauty queen bested 93 other contestants to bring home the country’s fourth title in the pageant that dramatically crowned Pia Wurtzbach in 2015, ending […]
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Canadian boy band Moffatts enjoy the Filipinos warmth and energy
The Moffatts, the hugely popular 1990s Canadian boy group which disbanded in 2001, is in the Philippines for a 2-day concert and to enjoy the iconic Filipino people’s warm welcome.
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British-Norwegian A1 boy band serenade their love for the Philippines
A1, the well-loved 90s British-Norwegian boy band, is complete and back together again to perform in the Philippines to celebrate their 20th anniversary.
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6 Filipino cities in the Top 100 Super Cities in the world index
Six Philippine cities made it in the “Top 100 Super Cities” list of global strategic firm Tholons.
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Miko & Alex Eala win International Tennis Singles Titles in Manila and Netherlands
The Eala siblings, the brother and sister tandem of Miko and Alex continue to ace their way to the top of the international tennis world.
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World’s Strongest Man to showcase PHL’s emerging tourist spots
Various sites including locations of emerging tourist destinations are excited to host the 41st World’s Strongest Man (WSM) events from April 28 till May 6.
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New hospitality and culinary school offers French and Swiss-certified education
Dusit Hospitality Management College (DHMC) in Manila is all set to offer hospitality management and culinary courses aligned with the highest international standards. DHMC has opened enrollment for students of its Bachelor of Science degree program in Hospitality Management which will begin its school year in August 2018. The four-year BS Hospitality Management program is […]
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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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