Almost every Filipino is hopeful in welcoming the year 2020, according to the report released by the Social Weather Stations (SWS) a few days prior to the new year. The survey respondents were asked the question: “Ang darating ba na taon ay iyong sasalubungin nang may pag-asa o may pangamba?” (It is with hopes or […]
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Boracay reclaims Top Asian Island in Conde Nast Traveler’s Readers Choice Awards
Boracay Island in the Philippines has reclaimed its No. 1 spot on the Top Islands in Asia list of the Condé Nast Traveler (CNT) 2019 Readers’ Choice Awards. The 2019 CNT Awards released in October named the world-famous four-square island of Boracay its top pick in Asia in a dominant showing of the Philippine islands […]
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7 PHL tourist destinations being built as sustainable tourism showcase communities
Seven tourist destinations in the Philippines are being built up as resilient, inclusive, sustainable tourism showcase communities. The Department of Tourism (DOT) announced towards the weekend that plans are in place for coordinated efforts between the agency and key stakeholders to help local communities thrive amidst nationwide tourism efforts. The DOT convened selected organizations to […]
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Trip Advisor’s Top 25 Best Destinations Asia recommends Panay Island in Visayas
The Philippines’ Panay Island in the Visayas is on the Top 25 Best Destinations Asia recommended by Trip Advisor’s Travelers Choice Awards. The only Philippine destination in the Top 25 Best Destinations Asia of the 2018 Trip Advisor Travelers Choice Awards was ranked No. 20 based on reviews and votes of travelers. Panay Island consists […]
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Miss Universe Catriona Gray’s LuzViMinda costume tours PHL museums this 2019
Miss Universe Catriona Gray’s national costume for the pageant is going on tour in Philippine museums this 2019. The National Quincentennial Committee (NQC) confirmed to GNP that it is now coordinating with Gray’s camp to schedule the museum tour of the LuzViMinda costume which the 4th Miss Universe from the Philippines wore during the pageant […]
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SWS survey shows record high 96% of Filipinos welcome 2018 with hope
Nearly all Filipinos are welcoming the New Year with hope, instead of fear, based on the latest survey by the Social Weather Stations (SWS). The 96% score is considered the highest since the question was first asked by SWS in 2000, surpassing the 95 percent achieved in 2002, 2011 and 2016. The group interviewed 1,200 […]
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6 must-see tourist adventure spots in the Visayas
More than just Boracay or Cebu, the Visayas islands boast of varied natural and man-made structures that can fill the traveler’s adventure streak.
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Travel writers pick favorite rainy day getaways in PHL
Gray clouds, dreary skies, occasional showers, and strong gusts of wind…all these may not paint the picture of the ideal vacation.
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Huffington Post gives 8 reasons why you should visit PHL
Carla Herreria an associate editor for HuffPost Hawaii recently featured on Huffington Post an article on the Philippines
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