Tag: Philippines
Forbes Magazine hails PHL among Top Places for American retirees in 2020
The Philippines has been hailed by Forbes Magazine as one of the 25 Top Places recommended for American Retirees in the year 2020.
WATCH: Marcelito Pomoy stuns world with dual-voice singing journey on America’s Got Talent
Marcelito Pomoy took America - and the world - by storm as he competed on America's Got Talent: Champions (AGTC) edition with his dual-voiced singing of famous duets and flawlessly switching between soprano and tenor.
4 Philippine Travel Destinations for PhP 5,000 Budget or Less
The Philippines' world-renowned travel destinations are beckoning locals now especially that there are less foreign travelers roaming around due to the novel coronavirus - so now is your chance to visit and enjoy the spots all to yourselves.
Cebu’s Dottie Ardina wins Australia’s Ballarat Icons Pro-Am golf tournament
Cebu' s Dottie Ardina has won the Australian Ladies Professional Golf (ALPG) Ballarat Icons Pro-Am Tournament held in Australia, giving her a lead as she goes into the final two events of the ALPG Club Car Series.
Manila is 8th World’s Most Dynamic City, notches best-ever ranking
Manila has been ranked Top 8 among the World's Most Dynamic Cities, its best-ever showing since it first landed on the JLL Global Research list in 2014.
HuffPost picks El Nido an “Awesome Solo Travel Destination” in 2020
El Nido in Palawan has been recommended by Huffpost travel bloggers and experts as one of the "50 Awesome Solo Travel Destinations To Visit In 2020".
Baguio’s Kennon Road Lion’s Head gets makeover
The Lion's Head statue along Kennon Road that welcomes all visitors to Baguio City going through the scenic route to the mountain travel spot has been given a makeover and the finished art looks like a real lion.
Palawan a top pick in the “Most Instagrammable Places In The World”
Palawan's scenery was named one of the top picks of the "Most Instagrammable Places In The World" list released by Big 7 Travel this January, 2020.
Philippine Airlines returns non-stop flights from Cebu to L-A to serve Vis-Min market
Philippine Airlines (PAL) is resuming its direct non-stop flights from Cebu to Los Angeles to further serve the Visayas and Mindanao market - and is offering promo rates for its inaugural run.
Seaweed in the Philippines found to have Anti-Cancer benefits
A seaweed species found in the Philippines was discovered to have anti-cancer properties by researchers from the University of Santo Tomas (UST).
Bukidnon’s Talaandig tribe musical heritage preservation aided by UP, PNU, DOST scientists
Bamboo Musical Instrument (BMI) maker and performer Datu Rodelio “waway” Saway is not called “Tatay” for nothing - he is a Master to his apprentice for keeping the Talaandig musical heritage intact by mentoring young members of their tribe.
Filipinos can enjoy visa-free travel to 67 countries in 2020
The new Henley Passport Index (HPI) released on January 7, 2020, indicates that Philippine passport holders are now allowed entry to 67 countries and territories, visa-free.