Festivalgoers in Southern Luzon can once again mark their calendars as BarakoFest makes its comeback from March 26 to 28 in Lipa City. Read more »
Efforts to promote safer streets in Muntinlupa are set to take a child-focused approach as the city prepares to open a 3,140-square-meter Road Safety Park. The facility, announced by Mayor Ruffy Biazon, is designed as an interactive learning space where children can develop traffic awareness and responsible road habits at an early age. Read more »
In a town in La Union, the tradition of bamboo weaving is being kept alive by senior artisans who are now passing their skills to the younger generation. The municipal government plans to establish a bamboo demonstration center to both preserve the craft and provide employment for young people. Read more »
Central Visayas has remained the Philippines’ most visited region by foreign travelers for 25 consecutive years. A long-term audit by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) showed the region recorded 31.5 million foreign arrivals from 2000 to 2024, the highest among all regions, surpassing even Metro Manila. Read more »
The Philippines remains one of the slowest to recover in intra-Asean tourism, trailing most Southeast Asian neighbors despite a broader regional rebound. Read more »
The Philippines’ public transport sector has taken a significant step toward modernization with the introduction of hybrid passenger buses, a move welcomed by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB). Read more »
