Travel and Tourism

Bataan is historically rich, always linked to World War II, a witness to many bloody encounters between Filipino and Japanese soldiers. Every April 9, the province takes center stage as the country commemorate Araw ng Kagitingan. This peninsula is an exciting destination for culture, adventure and nature. The perspective becomes unique when it comes from a biker. Bataan is an …

Filipino culture is closely rooted in colorful fiestas and festivals, like Masskara and Sinulog. These celebrations attract both locals and foreigners, manifesting our penchant for lively public gathering and parties. Some Philippine festivals can be reached by car from Metro Manila, offering a chance for an authentic cultural experience. Pahiyas festival. Happening in Lucban, Quezon, locals display handcrafted paper mache …

Many travel guides recommend bringing the basic essentials: clothes, identification, and money. But what if you plan for your next trip while also being conscious of the environment? Whether it’s an overseas trip, an overnighter, or a road trip, there are greener alternatives to the usual items you occasionally pack for a vacation. To help you with your upcoming adventure, …

The Philippines placed eighth in the 10 best place for expats offering comfortable retirement lifestyle, supported by hospitable Filipinos, according to InterNations’ Expat Insider Report 2023, an annual survey of expats living and working abroad. While the Philippines ranked poorly in terms of quality of life, working abroad and in providing essentials to expats, the country ranked third in ease …

Records of our Philippine heritage are within arms reach at Museo de Intramuros and Casa Manila Museum Understanding Philippine history and culture calls for exploring important and easily accessible sites. The Spanish colonization era remains central to what makes us Filipinos.  Important pieces of this past have been preserved within the walled city of Intramuros. Take a trip down Philippine …

Apart from being known as “Culinary Capital” of the Philippines, Pampanga boasts of local tourist destinations that will surely bring joy and adventure. Here are some things to see and do in Pampanga: Museum tour Maestro Willy Layug, a household name for ecclesiastical art, plans to open his museum in Pampanga in the future. His exhibit includes religious sculpture and …

In 1992, the Philippine government, through the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), shed light on the many cultural bearers of folk art through the Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan (GAMABA).  Also known as the National Living Treasure Awards, GAMABA recognizes Filipino artisans, “whose distinctive skills have reached such a high level of technical excellence and have been …

According to the Department of Tourism (DOT), 2.65 million foreign tourists visited the country in 2022, higher than its 1.7 million target. In the meantime, thousands of Filipinos keep local tourism alive by flocking to domestic destinations to try new experiences. Most tourists often visit vital locations in the Philippines to immerse in the culture and cuisine. While tourists remain …

The proposed rehabilitation of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) by the Manila International Airport Consortium (MIAC) is projected to contribute $14.6 billion to the Philippine economy through direct investments and knock-on effects on trade and tourism. The mega-consortium – composed of six of the country’s largest conglomerates – said its unsolicited bid to upgrade the NAIA would cost $3.8 …

InDrive, a ride-hailing company with roots in Russia but based in California, is preparing to enter the Philippine market dominated by Grab Philippines after it sought to secure a franchise license. Arsen Tomsky, InDrive CEO and founder, said they submitted their request to have transport network vehicle service (TNVS) slots before the Land Transportation, Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB). The …