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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...
Owner: Manuel V. Pangilinan
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...
Owner: Anthony Salim
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...
Owner: Maria A. Ressa & Glenda M. Gloria
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...
Owner: Catholic Church
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...
Owner: Anthony Melchiorre
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...
Owner: Romualdez Family
Game Preview: Osceola travels to Rivercrest in key conference matchup
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Osceola Times - Arkansas
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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...
Owner: Rust Family
Radio broadcaster shot while traveling in Albay dies while undergoing treatment
MANILA, Philippines — The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFOMS) condoled with the family, friends, and colleagues of a broadcast journalist who passed away on Tuesday, a day after he was shot in Albay. Noel Bellen Samar died while...
Owner: Dante Ang
Hurricane Melissa is a warning – why violent storms are increasingly catching the world off guard
Hurricane Melissa is tearing through the Caribbean, bringing record-breaking wind and torrential rain to Jamaica – the island’s first ever category 5 landfall. What makes Melissa so alarming isn’t just its size and strength, but the speed with...
Owner: The Conversation Media Group
DOT, IBP team up for free legal aid to tourism businesses
The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) have launched a partnership to provide free legal aid to DOT-accredited tourism enterprises nationwide and to introduce a privilege card offering discounts to lawyers...
Owner: Romualdez Family
Invasive Asian seaweed: An unwanted traveler on international ships
At the fish stall in the village of Aspra, near the Sicilian capital of Palermo, the day's catch is garnished in green. But far from being an ingredient to be cooked up as a side dish, it is the worst enemy of local fishermen. Known as...
Owner: German Government
Philippines rising as top retirement, tourism hub
The Philippines is fast emerging as a leading destination for retirees and tourists, praised for its friendly people, affordable living, and scenic beauty, the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) said. CFO Secretary Dante “Klink” Ang II and...
Owner: Romualdez Family
Lanson Place Joins Global Hotel Alliance, Expanding Privileges for Discerning Travellers
SINGAPORE – As it marks its 30th anniversary, Lanson Place, the Hong Kong-based hospitality brand known for refined elegance and residential-style sanctuaries, has joined Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent...
Owner: Henri Roelings
Stacked lineup: New Asian Tour event 'like a major' for Filipino golfers
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...
Owner: Aart Jan de Geus
Viva Italia! Future Hospitality Summit World showcases Italy’s new golden age of tourism
The Future Hospitality Summit - FHS World is unveiling a wealth of investment opportunities in Italy’s hospitality sector, with an exclusive pavilion showcasing the country’s new golden age of tourism. The Italy Pavilion, on show at FHS World,...
Owner: Graham Edward Cooke
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...
Owner: Apollo Global Management
Filipino String Ensemble regales audiences in Abu Dhabi
Filipinos have been recognised for their musicality. Over in the capital is an emerging ensemble that for now resembles a rondalla, with the hope that one day, it would be. Sextet for now and on the look-out for those who know how to play the...
Owner: Khalid Abdullah Omran Taryam
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,...
Owner: American Spectator Foundation
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...
Owner: Malaysian Government
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 •...
Owner: Jonathan Harmsworth