Is your dream trip to Japan about to get more expensive? Japan is considering a major increase to its departure tax – potentially tripling it to ¥3,000 – to combat overtourism. This could significantly impact travel costs, but officials are also considering offsetting measures. Here’s what you need to know about the proposed changes and...
Asia is experiencing a surge in solo travel, with more individuals ditching companions and embracing the freedom of exploring the world on their own terms. A recent report from Agoda, a digital travel platform, estimates a significant 16% increase in solo accommodation searches across Asia compared to last year, signaling a major shift in travel...
San Miguel Corporation (SMC) assured that no boatmen would lose their jobs under its proposed Boracay bridge project, amid growing concerns from local transport cooperatives about the future of traditional sea-based livelihoods.SMC President and CEO Ramon S. Ang made the statement during the groundbreaking ceremony of the new passenger terminal building at the Godofredo P....
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco was awarded the Asia’s Influential Visionary in Philippine Tourism title by Asia’s Influential Leader Awards on Friday (Feb. 28) at Okada Manila, Parañaque City. The recognition highlighted Secretary Frasco’s exemplary leadership and dedication to advancing the country’s tourism industry through strategic innovation and sustainable development. In her...
Picture you and your partner, hand-in-hand, exploring a bustling market, the scent of exotic spices filling the air. Or maybe you’re conquering a challenging hike, the wind whipping through your hair as you reach the summit together. These are the kinds of moments that make a trip, especially to a new place, so much more...
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has awarded Barangay Caticlan the prestigious Seal of Good Local Governance for Barangays (SGLGB) for 2024. Caticlan is one of only six barangays in Aklan to receive this award, and the only one from Malay. More than 4, 000 barangays in Western Visayas were assessed for...
The International Care Ministries (ICM) is offering FREE X-Ray services today, February 13, 2025, at the Manocmanoc Covered Court. Residents of the barangay who wish to avail of this service are welcome to visit the Covered Court from 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Don’t miss this opportunity to benefit from this valuable health service!
Boracay has solidified its reputation as a romantic haven, making it onto the U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Honeymoon Destinations in the World for 2025. To compile this list, U.S. News analyzed expert opinions and thousands of traveler votes, creating a comprehensive ranking of honeymoon-worthy destinations around the globe, catering to a...
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) is urging Filipinos to be extra cautious this Valentine’s Day, warning against online love scams that target unsuspecting victims, especially during this romantic season. BI Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado revealed that the agency has received numerous reports of Filipinos falling prey to these scams, where individuals posing as foreign nationals...