The Philippines’ pageant representative, Charina Carmen Cabading Josol, proudly raised the country’s flag on Malaysian soil by winning the Mrs. Grand Global Ambassador International 2025 pageant. The Palaweña mom from Puerto Princesa City outshone candidates from various countries and took home the crown during the grand coronation held on June 14 at the Pan Borneo […]
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Palawan Named World’s Best Island to Visit by U.S. News & World Report
The Philippines’ very own Palawan has been named the World’s Best Island to Visit in 2025 by the U.S. News & World Report, topping the prestigious travel ranking in its latest release. This isn’t the first time Palawan caught the world’s eye — take a look at how it shone in Travel + Leisure’s 2024 […]
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Palawan Shines as Top Island Destination in Travel + Leisure’s 2024 World’s Best Awards
Palawan has secured the 13th spot among the 25 top islands to visit worldwide in Travel + Leisure’s 2024 World’s Best Awards, earning further distinction as the 5th Best Island in Asia. The global recognition underscores Palawan’s status as a leading travel destination, known for its breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural heritage. It continues to […]
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Palawan’s Entalula, Romblon’s Bon Bon Hailed World’s Best Beaches
Palawan’s Entalula Beach in El Nido and Romblon Island’s Bon Bon Beach are in the global spotlight after being recognized in the World’s 50 Best Beaches 2024 edition. Entalula Beach ranked in the Top 4 while Bon Bon Beach placed 45th in the World’s 50 Best Beaches, a definitive and authoritative list that provides inspiration […]
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Philippines’ Hidden Beach in Palawan Secures Spot in World’s Best Beaches
The Hidden Beach in Palawan, Philippines, has again received global attention by securing a place on the Condé Nast Traveller (CNT) United Kingdom’s “34 Best Beaches of the World” list. Ranking at number 19, this stunning El Nido gem outshined renowned beaches like Ile aux Cerfs in Mauritius and Tortuga Bay in the Galapagos, marking […]
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Boracay Grabs Spot in Condé Nast Traveler’s Best Islands in the World, Palawan and Siargao Make Top Islands in Asia
Boracay has clinched a prime spot in Condé Nast Traveler’s (CNT) prestigious list of the Best Islands in the World for 2023, ranking No. 3 in Asia. The CNT Readers’ Choice Awards also honored two other Philippine gems—Palawan and Siargao—in its list of Top Islands in Asia.
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Philippines scores Asia’s Leading Dive Destination title for 5th time at World Travel Awards
The Philippines proudly emerged victorious for the fifth consecutive year as Asia’s Leading Dive Destination at the 2023 World Travel Awards (WTA) Asia and Oceania Gala Ceremony. The accolade pays homage to the Philippines’ incredible waters and reefs and relentless efforts in conserving and promoting its pristine island and marine sanctuaries.
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Supreme Court Stands with Indigenous Communities in Palawan: Mining Companies in Mt. Mantalingahan Face Accountability for Environmental Protection
A new Supreme Court Order is protecting biodiversity-rich Mt. Mantalingahan against mining, a win for indigenous groups. Narra Tourism Office photo credit to Sherwin Corpuz via PNA.In a win for the environment and for indigenous peoples, mining companies in Mt. Mantalingahan, Palawan are being held accountable by the Supreme Court for potential environmental degradation.
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Boracay Island: A Shimmering Jewel as Top 10 World’s Favorite Island
Boracay Island, a globally adored gem of the Philippines, has once again made it to the World’s Top 10 Favorite Island list. As curated by the readers of the prestigious New York-based publication, Travel + Leisure magazine, this recognition reaffirms Boracay’s glowing reputation as a world-class vacation destination.
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What’s Behind the Keyhole? Discover the Hidden Beach in Palawan, Named Among the World’s Most Beautiful
The Philippines’ Hidden Beach in Palawan has once again been recognized as one of the world’s most beautiful beaches by the popular travel site, Conde Nast Traveler (CNT). Nestled within the El Nido Resorts in the Mimaropa region, this secluded paradise is a must-visit destination for beach lovers and adventure seekers alike.
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How the Philippines is Revolutionizing Your Next Visit with Free Internet at Tourism Hotspots
Tourists will soon enjoy Free Wi-Fi for 94 travel destinations in the Philippines, according to the joint announcement of the Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT).
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Palawan gets nod as sustainable destination on Fodor’s Travel Go List
Palawan in the Philippines made it to the 2023 edition of United States-based Fodor’s Travel Go List, a guide that encourages travelers to visit destinations that deserve spending money and time now that travel restrictions have been lifted to reveal a whole new world.
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