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CIFOS Makes History with 236-Car Philippine Megaparade
The Clark International Festival of Speed (CIFOS) 4-Wheel Festival cemented its place in Philippine motorsports history this past weekend, headlined by a spectacular 236-car Tour d’Elegance that saw a massive grid of vehicles take a celebratory...
Travelling Art Explora Festival to bring unique programme to Limassol
After welcoming over 300,000 visitors across the Mediterranean, the Art Explora Festival will dock for the very first time in Limassol (Cyprus), from 25 October to 4 November 2025, with its museum-boat moored at Limassol Marina until 2 November,...
Tacoma, WA expands camping ban after City Council vote
Tacoma's camping ban will expand after the city approved the proposal Tuesday night. TACOMA, Wash. - Tacoma's camping ban will expand after the City Council approved the proposal Tuesday night, following a long-running debate. The ordinance bans...
Filipina beauties win titles in Bangkok, KL
The Philippines once again made its mark on the international pageant stage after two Filipina beauty queens brought pride to the country over the weekend. Emma Tiglao of Pampanga was crowned Miss Grand International 2025 at the MGI Hall in...
Philippines caps strong showing at Expo 2025 Osaka
The Philippines ended its participation in Expo 2025 Osaka–Kansai on a high note, earning the Silver Award for Exhibition Design (Under 1,500 square meters) from the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) and welcoming more than a million...
Top News Headlines In Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, The Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam : Oct 23, 2025
CAMBODIA 1.KING SALMAN’S AID TO DEVELOP EDUCATION -- AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE Saudi Arabia’s King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre has provided RM3.4 million (US$800,000) in aid to support the Cambodia University of Management and...
World : Top News Headlines In Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, The Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam : Oct 23, 2025
CAMBODIA 1.KING SALMAN’S AID TO DEVELOP EDUCATION -- AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE Saudi Arabia’s King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre has provided RM3.4 million (US$800,000) in aid to support the Cambodia University of Management and...
PM Modi unlikely to travel to Malaysia for ASEAN summit; EAM Jaishankar may represent India
New Delhi, Oct 22 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is unlikely to travel to Malaysia to participate in the meetings related to the ASEAN summit beginning Sunday due to scheduling issues, people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. It is...
PHL targets growth of Muslim tourist arrivals
The Department of Tourism (DoT) said it aims to attract more Muslim tourists by the end of the year, following the launch of the agency’s Muslim Travelogue. “The arrival growth of the travelers from Muslim majority countries has reached 10% this...
Batangas tourism thrives in the shadow of Taal Volcano
By Edg Adrian A. Eva, Reporter FOR CLUB BALAI ISABEL, a lakeside resort in Talisay, Batangas province, Taal Volcano, one of the Philippines’ most iconic natural landmarks, is both an economic lifeline and an ever-present risk. “Taal Volcano is...
Philippine government enhances diaspora engagement efforts
MORE government agencies have affirmed their commitment to further enhance the diaspora engagement, following calls from the Commission on Filipino Overseas (CFO) for a coordinated approach. Diaspora engagement, CFO Secretary Dante Ang II said, is...
Prime Minister Carney's visit to Singapore focuses on attracting investment to Canada
Prime Minister Mark Carney travelled to Singapore on Tuesday, as his first official visit to Asia enters its second leg. Carney has been pitching Canada as a reliable trading partner for Southeast Asia as he works to expand exports to non-US...
Philippines welcomes relaunch of e-Visas with China, aiming to boost tourism
The Philippines eagerly welcomes the launch of electronic visas at their embassy in Beijing for Chinese nationals starting in November. Tourism Secretary Christina Franco lauded the “milestone policy”, noting that it “provides a strong signal to...
Philippines resumes eVisas for Chinese visitors in November
THE PHILIPPINES will reopen eVisa applications for Chinese visitors in November. Chinese applicants who will visit the Philippines for tourism or business purposes can apply for the eVisa if they are travelling for a non-extendable period of 14...
Travelling to Japan? Indian tourists will soon be able to pay via UPI — Here's what we know
Indian tourists who are planning to visit Japan will soon be able to make digital payments in the foreign country using their Unified Payments Interface (UPI) systems, as the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has signed an MoU with NTT...
The best travel destinations for 2026 named – from an American national park to a northern English city
Winter can be a gruelling season: the frost is settling in, you’ve had to turn on your heating reluctantly, and the days are getting shorter and shorter. But do not despair, as the next few months of hibernation are the perfect time to start...
DOT teams up with TikTok to boost tourism MSMEs
The Department of Tourism (DOT) and short-form video platform TikTok signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on Tuesday, October 21, to enhance the digital presence of tourism-related Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) through a strategic...
Author Angela Shupe Reflects on Her Mom’s Harrowing Journey from the Philippines to America During WWII (EXCLUSIVE)
Greetings, fellow bookworms! Here at Woman’s World, it’s no secret our staff is filled with book lovers. When we’re not reading books, we’re writing about books, talking about books or recommending books. But one of the best parts of our jobs is...
Game Preview: Osceola travels to Rivercrest in key conference matchup
Coaches: Rivercrest - Brett Hardin (5-2) at RHS; Osceola - Robert Hooks (48-14) at OHS. 2025 has been a year of surprises thus far for both Osceola and Rivercrest. For Osceola, the surprise has not been a pleasant one, as the Seminoles, picked to...
Hyundai Trucks & Buses spreads holiday cheer with ‘Pasok sa Pasko’ promo
Hariphil Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), the official distributor of Hyundai Trucks & Buses in the Philippines, rings in the holiday season with its “Pasok sa Pasko” Promo, an exclusive yearend offering designed to reward the hard work and...