Beach Blacks duo qualify for world champs

First stop, worlds. Next, the Olympics. This is the goal Tauranga beach volleyballers Brad Fuller and Ben O’Dea are chasing as they prepare to compete at the world championships in Australia next month. It will mark a major milestone for the sport...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Tourism hospitality with a twist

October 22, 2025 | 12:00am Boutique property developer Keyland Corp. is in the final phase of preparations to officially open Alino New Manila, a four-star, 20-storey lifestyle hotel along E. Rodriguez Sr. Avenue in Quezon City. With Alino,...

Fire Frasco

TOURISM Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco should do the honorable thing: resign. Under her watch, the Philippines’ tourism recovery has stalled while every Asean neighbor — Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia — has surged past pre-pandemic...

Philippine cities brace themselves for the upcoming All Saints long weekend

Philippine cities are currently in the thick of preparations for the upcoming observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day on 1st and 2nd November. Several urban centres have already released safety and security guidelines for the upcoming...

Tourism expert Dalton Zahir honored with prestigious ‘SKAL International Madrid’ membership as 1st Bangladeshi

Business Desk In a historic achievement for Bangladesh, seasoned tourism and hospitality expert Mohammad Zahirul Islam, widely known as Dalton Zahir, has become the first Bangladeshi member of SKAL International Madrid, marking a significant...

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...

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...

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...

Stuff to Do (10/24/25)

Catch CineSilip Festival’s adult films THE lineup of films at this year’s first CineSilip Film Festival, held by VivaMax, is being screened until Oct. 28. It has seven films by emerging Filipino directors, who explore mature themes and...

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...

Philippines, Indonesia boost sports ties

Philstar.com October 21, 2025 | 2:00pm MANILA, Philippines — In a dynamic display of sports diplomacy and regional solidarity, Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman Patrick “Pato” Gregorio recently met with Indonesian Sports Minister Erick...

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...

Voices of Hope: Filipino Musical Drama ‘Song of the Fireflies’ to Shine at Newport Beach Film Festival

Share Post Viber icon Viber Email The Healing Power of Music Culturtain Musicat Productions Presents a Feature Film Directed by King Palisoc Official Selection – Newport Beach Film Festival Special Presentation Screening – Philippines Spotlight...

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 •...

The 10 Countries Where Americans Can Live Well On $500 To $1000 Per Month

Vietnam: Southeast Asia’s Budget Champion Vietnam: Southeast Asia’s Budget Champion (Image Credits: Unsplash)A one-bedroom furnished apartment in Hanoi’s Old Quarter costs $275 per month, including cleaning twice a week and all utilities except...