In a significant development for travelers and businesses alike, direct flights between Manila and Paris will be reinstated on December 8, 2024. The resumption of this route marks the first direct connection between the Philippines and France in 20 years. Read more »
The President of the Philippines' official summer residence, Baguio Mansion House, is now open to the public. Similar to the Teus Museum at Malacañan Palace in Manila, it has a new museum which is housed within the Malacañang Heritage Mansions and features an extensive collection of memorabilia. Read more »
In July, the Philippines witnessed a notable spike in unemployment, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). The number of unemployed Filipinos aged 15 and above surged to 2.38 million, up from 1.62 million in June and 2.29 million in July 2023. Read more »
A hero's welcome awaits the six competitors from the just-ended Paris Paralympics. Agustina Bantiloc, Allain Ganapin, Jerrold Mangliwan, Cendy Asusano, Angel Otom, and Ernie Gawilan will all be part of the ceremony happening at the Malacanang Palace. Read more »
The Philippines made waves at the 2024 World Travel Awards (WTA), capturing eight prestigious titles in a stunning display of tourism excellence, a highlight of the evening and a testament to the country's breathtaking beauty. Read more »
The Philippines has made notable progress in its immunization campaign, recently exiting the top 20 countries with the highest number of "zero-dose" children. Read more »
