Filipinos are now fending off scam attempts almost every other day, with adults targeted an average of 239 times a year, according to a new report by the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA) in partnership with Mastercard and Whoscall. Read more »
Filipinos can now pay faster and safer with their smartphones, as Google Wallet and Google Pay have officially launched in the Philippines. Android users can link their e-wallets, along with cards from major banks, enabling easy tap-to-pay transactions without needing cash or physical cards. Read more »
The Philippines, long celebrated for its white-sand beaches and golden sunsets, is gaining momentum as a go-to summer destination for travelers across Asia Pacific. Read more »
In an effort to become a more welcoming vacation destination, Boracay is going to offer a beach just for Muslim visitors, a Department of Tourism (DOT) official announced. Read more »
For the second year in a row, a worldwide travel index has recognized the Philippines as a "Emerging Muslim-friendly destination," by the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI) 2024, according to the Department of Tourism. Read more »
