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Tourism analysts: South Korea casino industry overdue for an overhaul
iGB
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August 28, 2025
South Korea tourism and hospitality leaders are assessing ways to build the casino industry amid rising competition across Asia. South Korea’s casino industry posted almost KRW3.23 trillion (US$2.30 billion) in gross gaming revenue in 2024, a bump...
Filipinos drive digital remittance growth across Asia Pacific—Visa
Manila Standard
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August 29, 2025
Filipinos are at the forefront of digital remittance adoption in Asia, according to a new report by Visa. The report, “Money Travels: 2025 Digital Remittances Adoption Report,” surveyed 44,000 senders and receivers across 20 countries, including...
At The Fattened Caf, grilling is a celebration of Filipino flavor
St. Louis Post-Dispatch - Missouri
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It’s hard to imagine a world in which The Fattened Caf doesn’t exist. The Cherokee Street cornerstone originated as a pop-up in South City, eventually growing into a residency inside the fondly remembered Earthbound Beer. Nowadays, the restaurant...
Philippine lawmaker seeks to declare province of Abra as cultural heritage hub
Travel Daily Media
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August 29, 2025
JB Bernos, representative of the province of Abra in the Philippine House of Representatives, is pushing for the declaration of the province as a Tourism and Cultural Heritage Area. By doing so, Bernos hopes to help his constituency pursue its...
The Top 2026 Destinations, Las Vegas’ New Luxury Suites And More Travel News
Forbes
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Federico Martinez Archdale and Ditte Perschke first met on the French Riviera when he was working as a bosun on a yacht during some stormy weather and she was aboard a neighboring vessel. The Acapulco-born Archdale later became a superyacht...
NorthPhil Expo 2025 Showcases Philippine Tourism, Trade, and Sustainability
Punto Central Luzon
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August 29, 2025
Following the resounding success of last year’s event—which brought together tourism stakeholders from across the country—the much-awaited NorthPhil Expo 2025 is set to return bigger and stronger on October 17 to 19, 2025 at SM City Clark, Clark...
Whey King and Nepo Center to Fuel 2025 Titan 77.7 Philippines
Punto Central Luzon
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August 29, 2025
Clark Freeport, Pampanga – August 27, 2025 – GoRacePH, founder and organizer of the Titan 77.7 Philippines—recognized as Asia’s toughest duathlon and the nation’s most prestigious race of its kind—announces Whey King Supplements and Nepo Center as...
Philippines open to discuss safety of Filipinos in Taiwan with China, DFA chief says
Interaksyon
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August 29, 2025
MANILA — Foreign Affairs Secretary Theresa Lazaro on Thursday said she was open to discussions with China about possible ways to ensure the safety of Filipinos living in Taiwan, amid rising tensions across the Taiwan Strait. Speaking at a Senate...
Sara Duterte set to visit Japan next for meeting with Filipino community
Inquirer
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August 29, 2025
MANILA, Philippines – Vice President Sara Duterte is embarking on another international trip – a scheduled visit to Japan next month, where she is set to meet with the Filipino community there. It will be her third trip to Japan this year. Article...
Taiwan’s top diplomat in the Philippines? DFA says no official 'recognized' in visiting group
Philippine STAR
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August 29, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines issued a carefully worded statement on Friday, August 29, saying no Taiwanese official is "recognized" in a visiting business delegation to the country amid speculation that Taiwan's foreign minister is...
Tainan establishes sisterhood ties with Philippine province Aklan
Taipei Times
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August 28, 2025
Tainan and the Philippine province of Aklan have officially established sisterhood ties to promote tourism and cultural exchanges, as well as encourage businesses to explore investment opportunities, Tainan announced today. The sister-city...
Sara Duterte to visit Japan in September to meet Filipino community
Cebu Daily News
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August 29, 2025
MANILA, Philippines – Vice President Sara Duterte is embarking on another international trip – a scheduled visit to Japan next month, where she is set to meet with the Filipino community there. It will be her third trip to Japan this year. Duterte...
INQToday: DPWH suspends personal travel abroad for officials, employees amid flood control probe
Inquirer
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August 30, 2025
Here’s a quick roundup of today’s top stories: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and the rest of the government’s executive branch are prepared to undergo a lifestyle check as part of the ongoing investigation into flood control projects, Palace...
From the Philippines to Indonesia, MRF-D maneuvers combat credible forces afloat
DVIDS - Georgia
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August 29, 2025
MANILA, Philippines –– Within weeks of completing humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) operations in the Philippines, U.S. Marines and Sailors with the Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D) 25.3 Marine Air-Ground Task Force...
DPWH temporarily bars personal travel abroad for officials, employees
Inquirer
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August 29, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Officials and employees of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) are temporarily barred from personal overseas travel due to the ongoing validation of the agency’s projects linked to the multibillion-peso flood...
As the Philippines’ National Press Freedom Day approaches, RSF and international coalition call for release of journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio
Reporters Without Borders
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The #FreeFrenchieMaeCumpio coalition of press freedom organisations that includes RSF have been monitoring Frenchie Mae Cumpio’s trial since she began testifying in November 2024, nearly half a decade after she was first arrested. In June 2025,...
DJI Philippines launches its first 360-degree action camera - Osmo 360
Philippine STAR
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August 29, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Tech experts, gadget geeks, content creators, vloggers and media gathered in a historic evening of glam as DJI Philippines officially introduced its first 360 action camera—the Osmo 360 in an exclusive launch at Xylo at the...
Agoda lists Asia’s best beaches in time for World Beach Day
Travel Daily Media
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August 29, 2025
As the globe gets ready to mark World Beach Day on Monday, 1st September, digital travel platform Agoda has released its list of Asia’s best beaches. The popular OTA invites travellers to dive into some of the region’s hidden coastal destinations,...
World Bank hails Malaysia’s overlooked success in lifting 14 million from poverty, GDP per capita now 3.6 times that of Philippines, nine times Zambia
Malay Mail
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August 29, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 — Malaysia’s success in lifting millions out of poverty, without creating permanent slums, is often overlooked. World Bank lead economist for Malaysia Dr Apurva Sanghi said on X (@ApurvaSanghi) that while about half of...
Through the Lens: China's Emerald Lake, joint exercise in the Philippines
Nikkei Asia
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TTL for 2025.08.28. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lQlxlgSpHzYr3x7QWpvLT_BgQTAdZ3p-J4oDlTiFcK8/edit?usp=sharing Through the Lens: China's Emerald Lake, joint live fire exercise in the Philippines and more Tourists on a skywalk at China's...