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Tourism expert Dalton Zahir honored with prestigious ‘SKAL International Madrid’ membership as 1st Bangladeshi
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Bangladesh Post
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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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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Filipinos bound for Tonga intercepted in first Pacific trafficking attempt — BI
MANILA (DAILY TRIBUNE) — The Bureau of Immigration (BI) intercepted two Filipinos allegedly being trafficked to Tonga for illegal employment, marking the first recorded attempt involving the remote Pacific nation, the agency reported Sunday....
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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 •...
Owner: Jonathan Harmsworth
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...
Owner: Malaysian Government
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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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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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...
Owner: Manuel V. Pangilinan
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...
Owner: Theodore Koumelis & Vicky Karantzavelou
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...
Owner: Anthony Salim
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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