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Palawan makes it to 'World's Best Islands' 2024 list, joins 3 others in 2025 shortlist

By Kristofer Purnell | October 22, 2024 - 4:53pm

Palawan is also being shortlisted for next year's World’s Best Awards alongside other top local destinations like...

Travel and Tourism

Cebu napiling ikaduha sa Best Island in Asia

By Le Phyllis F. Antojado-Orillaneda | October 12, 2019 - 12:00am

Usa ka travel magazine ang niila karon sa Sugbo nga ikaduha sa Best Island sa Asia.

Banat Balita

Jaime Bautista: Our aim is for PAL to be five-star in five years

December 13, 2015 - 12:00am

Jaime J, Bautista has the sharpness and vision of a corporate dynamo, the sophisticated refinement of a diplomat,and  the humility of a dedicated workaholic.

Travel and Tourism

Uncovering the gems

By Ligaya Rabago-Visaya | October 25, 2015 - 10:00am

More than two decades have passed that I have visited Palawan, an island with pristine white sand and crystal-clear seawater.

Freeman Opinion

Vigan eyed as cruise destination

By Charlie Lagasca | November 3, 2014 - 12:00am

International travel firms are eyeing Vigan City in Ilocos Sur as a major cruise destination.

Nation

‘Lonely Planet’ cites Palawan, adobo

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | November 1, 2013 - 12:00am

Palawan has once again been recognized as one of the world’s best travel destinations, this time by the largest global...

Headlines

Discovery Shores Boracay awarded by Travel+Leisure

August 11, 2013 - 12:00am

For the third year in a row, Discovery Shores Boracay has been voted by the readers of Travel+Leisure as the No. 1 Hotel Spa in Asia. Discovery Shores Boracay was also named the No. 1 Hotel for Families in Asia...

Starweek Magazine

Noy: World in love with Philippines

By Camille Diola | July 22, 2013 - 7:53pm

For President Benigno Aquino III, the world has "fallen in love" with the Philippines, which has been dubbed "a...

News Commentary

Pinoys abroad urged to promote Phl tourism

By Aurea Calica | July 13, 2013 - 12:00am

President Aquino is urging foreign visitors and Filipinos abroad to promote the Philippines as a tourist destination with...

Headlines

Aqua Boracay hosts KTA 2013

March 2, 2013 - 12:00am

Boracay continues to draw millions of diverse crowds every year coming not only for its powder sand beaches and pristine waters but also for its nightlife and a wide variety of food establishments and sports-related...

Modern Living