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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

From stage to page: How Ben&Ben tells Liwanag’s story in different forms

Ben&Ben expands Liwanag's story though a free-to-download book titled 'The Traveller Across Dimensions' — just like their album and concert MANILA, Philippines – After sharing the story of The Traveller Across Dimensions through an album and...

Travelers Tribe leads outreach program for 52 kids

SK TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com Fifty-two joyful Filipino children experienced an unforgettable day full of delight, food and gifts, from a touching outreach program of the Travelers Tribe Masonic Club of Bahrain (T2), with the...

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...

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...

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...

Faith Flourishes In the Philippines

by Father Michael Panicali St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta famously asked, “How can there be too many children? It is like saying, ‘There are too many flowers.’ ” The first stop I made after arriving in the Philippines in late August for a 10-day...

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...

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...

Philippines’ signature hospitality drives wins at 2025 World Travel Awards

The Philippines once again proved its world-class charm after being named Asia’s Leading Beach, Dive, and Island Destination at the 2025 World Travel Awards (WTA) Asia and Oceania gala ceremony. This marks the country’s eighth win as Asia’s...