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DOT, TikTok ink partnership to boost reach of MSMEs in tourism sector
The collaboration aims to expand the reach and boost revenues of small business in the tourism sector such as small hotels, souvenir shops, and travel agencies MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Tourism (DOT) and TikTok Philippines on...
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New Asian Tour event 'like a major' for Filipino golfers
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Yahoo News - United Kingdom
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Veteran Angelo Que said Wednesday that the high quality of the field for this week's Asian Tour event made it "like a major" for him and his fellow Filipino golfers. Former Masters champions Patrick Reed, Dustin Johnson and Charl Schwartzel, plus...
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Beach volleyball and teqball
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Gulf Daily News Online
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Two sports begin their programmes today in the third Asian Youth Games, including beach volleyball and teqball. Beach volleyball will feature boys’ and girls’ tournaments at Sama Bay, to be held from 2pm onwards. Bahrain’s Karrar Yaqoob and...
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UK city named in Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2026 destinations - and it's not London
Experiences • Azores, Portugal, go whale-watching • Batanes, Philippines, see the sights by bike • Belgrade, Serbia, experience the legendary nightlife scene • Bolivia, watch a Flying Cholitas match • Bristol, England, deep-dive into street art •...
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MacArthur Returns to the Philippines: Remembering October 20, 1944
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The American Spectator - Virginia
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It is one of the most iconic photos of the Second World War: General Douglas MacArthur wades through knee-deep waters on the approach to “Red Beach” located north of Palo near Tacloban on Leyte Island in the Philippines. His face is stern,...
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World : Top News Headlines In Indonesia, The Philippines, Singapore & Thailand : Oct 22, 2025
INDONESIA 1.GOVT CUTS DOMESTIC AIRFARES BY UP TO 14 PCT FOR HOLIDAYS -- JAKARTA GLOBE The Transportation Ministry has announced a 13 to 14 per cent cut in domestic airfares for the 2025 Christmas and 2026 New Year travel period, following...
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Top News Headlines In Indonesia, The Philippines, Singapore & Thailand : Oct 22, 2025
INDONESIA 1.GOVT CUTS DOMESTIC AIRFARES BY UP TO 14 PCT FOR HOLIDAYS -- JAKARTA GLOBE The Transportation Ministry has announced a 13 to 14 per cent cut in domestic airfares for the 2025 Christmas and 2026 New Year travel period, following...
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Spanish beach volleyball duo of Adrián Gavira and Alejandro Huerta grab volleyball gold in Philippines
Adrián Gavira and Alejandro Huerta wi gold in Philipines. Credit: AG Instagram In a spectacle on the sands of Nuvali, Philippines, the Spanish beach volleyball duo of Adrián Gavira and Alejandro Huerta etched their names into the sport’s history...
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Tourism workers affected by typhoon get aid
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) distributed Emergency Cash Transfer (ECT) assistance on Monday to 677 tourism workers in Masbate who were affected by Typhoon Opong....
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As Philippines lags peers, government bets on China eVisa restart
Philstar.com October 22, 2025 | 7:00am MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is counting on the resumption of a eVisa program for Chinese tourists in November to help close a widening gap in tourist arrivals, as neighbouring Southeast Asian...
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Long Beach Public Library hosts Liwanag Literary Festival
City staff and partners deliver opening remarks at the 2023 Liwanag Literary Festival at Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library. | Photo courtesy of City of Long Beach The Long Beach Public Library (LBPL) invites the community to the third biennial...
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HoSkar Night Manila 2025 unites hospitality and real estate leaders
HoSkar Night returns to Manila on 5 November 2025, bringing together top hospitality and real estate professionals for networking. MANILA, PHILIPPINES – HoSkar Night, one of Asia’s most dynamic real estate and hospitality networking gatherings, is...
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Malagos, Auro Chocolate among 100 Best Chocolates in the World list
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article. They are the only Filipino chocolate brands on the global list MANILA, Philippines — Filipino chocolate takes the global stage, as Davao-born...
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Long Beach Public Library to host Liwanag Literary Festival this weekend
The Liwanag Literary Festival – a celebration of Filipino American stories, voices and culture – will return to Long Beach this weekend. The free festival, hosted by the Long Beach Public Library, will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday,...
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Updates on the Philippines’ retirement visa program
The Special Resident Retiree’s Visa (SRRV) has been one of the Philippines’ flagship programs for attracting foreign retirees. Introduced through Letter of Instruction No. 1470 in 1985, the SRRV grants qualified foreign nationals and former...
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‘Filipino Towns’ Around the U.S. Preserve History and Raise Community’s Visibility
(AP) – It was over four centuries ago to the day Saturday that Filipinos set foot on the North American continent for the first time. Now, Filipino Americans are working to sustain a cultural footprint. During celebration of October’s Filipino...
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2026 travel adventures: Lonely Planet touts 25 must-visit places, must-do experiences
By Maureen O’Hare | CNN Not booked your 2026 vacation yet? Get moving, as the must-visit destinations lists for next year are starting to drop. The venerable travel guide Lonely Planet published its “Best in Travel 2026” book on Oct. 21, featuring...
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2 suspects in rape-slay of Slovak tourist in Boracay nabbed
ILOILO CITY — The police have arrested two of the suspects in the rape and killing of Slovak tourist Michaela Mickova, whose body was found inside an abandoned chapel on Boracay Island in March this year. The arrested suspects were identified as...
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More Than the Snapshot: The Travel Brand’s Art in a Fast-Paced Digital World
In the mid-2000s, being a travel blog was revolutionary in itself. You registered a domain, uploaded photos of a sunset in El Nido or Bangkok street food, and became an “influencer.” These days, the digital landscape for travel blogging is a vast,...
Owner: Melo Villareal
The Manila Times Model Cities Awards highlight LGU innovation
LOCAL government units (LGUs) from all over the country have submitted their requirements for The Manila Times Model Cities and Municipalities Awards 2025, with Ormoc, which joined and won a number of awards in previous editions, the first to...
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