President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. signed Executive Order no. 86 authorizing the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to issue Digital Nomad visas to non-immigrant foreigners who plan to visit and work remotely in the Philippines. The Executive Order signed on April 24, 2025 seeks to establish the legal framework necessary for facilitating the entry of…
The Philippines aims to improve relations with Thailand by entering a 5-year tourism agreement with the goal of enhancing bilateral cooperation and promoting mutual growth and development within both countries’ tourism sectors. The new “Implementation Program of the Agreement on Cooperation on Tourism” was signed on January 19, 2025 at the DoubleTree Hotel in Johor…
The Michelin Guide is currently putting together its own guide to restaurants in two regions: Manila and its environs (including Pampanga, Cavite, and Tagaytay) and Cebu. This highly anticipated debut marks a turning point for the Philippine dining scene, as the world’s most prestigious restaurant guide sets its sights on the country’s most exciting culinary…
With diverse dive spots, friendly hospitality, and world-class scuba diving infrastructure, the Philippines is one of the top dive destinations in the world. It’s no surprise that for 2024, the country has been named “World’s Leading Dive Destination” by the London-based organization World Travel Awards (WTA), having won the prestigious title for six consecutive years….
In a testament to the Philippines’ natural beauty and global appeal, four of its islands have been named among the top 10 best islands in Asia in the prestigious 2024 Condé Nast Traveler (CNT) Readers’ Choice Awards. Boracay, Palawan, Cebu & the Visayan Islands, and Siargao all made the coveted list, chosen by over 500,000…
The Philippines’ Department of Tourism (DOT) recently rolled out the #MoreFunAwaits campaign as more people are starting to consider traveling again. The campaign aims to reassure travelers that exploring the country can still be fun without compromising their safety amid the current COVID-19 pandemic. “Through this campaign, we are showing that the safety and well-being…
The previous year has been tough for most of us. But as challenging as 2020 may have been, it still has a few moments that bring a little bit of happiness and good vibes. Let’s start 2021 on a positive note by looking back on some of the best things that happened last year which…
The longest-running aviation event in Asia is finally back! The Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta returns this year for its 23rd run as they present Flying Carnival 2020: A Weekend of Almost Everything That Flies. Since we missed it last year, the anticipation for the event is greater than ever! Happening on March 6…
With the subsequent opening of the Philippines’ Boracay Island, the Philippines journeys into sustainable tourism, as expressed by the country’s Department of Tourism. The Philippines is rich with natural resources, being # 1 in the world for marine biodiversity, and having the 4th longest coastline in the world. Because of this, tourism is one of…
On 26th of April 2018, the Philippine Government ordered to close the island of Boracay, one of the most popular tourist island destinations in the Philippines. The closure will last six months for rehabilitation purposes. After more than one month of cleanup, this is how Boracay looks like today.