More than two months after a mass illness at a Canggu hostel left a 25-year-old Chinese tourist dead and dozens hospitalized, the incident continues to raise alarming questions about the safety of Bali’s budget accommodation sector. Read more »
The IPON Tourism Program was formally launched in Makati City on Thursday through a signed memorandum of agreement between the Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW). Read more »
Iloilo City is taking major steps to position itself as a leading health and wellness tourism destination in the Visayas. The goal is clear: attract a growing number of travelers who seek high-quality healthcare, medical procedures, and wellness services while enjoying a safe, scenic, and culturally rich city. Read more »
The Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) has been named Asia’s Airport of the Year at the 2025 TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards, following significant improvements in its minimum connection time (MCT). Read more »
Batanes, the northernmost province of the Philippines, has once again earned international praise — this time for offering some of the most breathtaking sunset views in Asia. Read more »
The first regional edition of Terra Madre Asia Pacific opened on Nov. 19 at Bacolod City’s Provincial Capitol Lagoon, bringing together communities from across the Asia-Pacific to highlight and support environmentally conscious and traditional food practices in the Philippines. Read more »
