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Japan tour offers ‘industry-first’ cherry blossom guarantee

By Kathleen A. Llemit | 3 days ago

Apart from Mt. Fuji as a favorite backdrop, many Japan travelers aim to capture a selfie with cherry blossoms in full bl...

Travel and Tourism

Win a trip to Japan with the new Tic Tac Cherry blossom flavor!

March 7, 2025 - 10:00am

The Tic Tac family is about to get larger with the launch of Tic Tac Cherry Blossom, a new, limited edition flavor bringing...

On the Radar

Tokyo crowds revel as cherry blossoms reach full bloom

April 5, 2024 - 10:48am

Tourists and residents packed Tokyo's top cherry blossom spots on Thursday to enjoy the full bloom that has arrived in the...

World

Cherry blossoms bloom in BGC, soon along Pasig River

By Kristofer Purnell | March 22, 2024 - 1:51pm

Palawan cherry blossoms, also known as balayong, began blossoming in areas of Bonifacio Global City in Taguig City.

Travel and Tourism

Cherry Blossom Park makita na sa Mandaue

By Romeo T. Limpangog | September 17, 2023 - 12:00am

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Banat Balita

The ultimate cherry blossom trip: 3 ways to experience

By Dolly Dy-Zulueta | February 20, 2023 - 7:17pm

After much of the pandemic has somehow let up, it is now time to travel again.

Travel and Tourism

WATCH: Washington's cherry blossoms in full bloom

April 1, 2019 - 3:33pm

A timelapse video shows cherry blossoms in bloom in Washington DC, with the Jefferson Memorial in the background.

News Videos

Sinkhole sa Japan Dalawang Araw Inayos

By DC | April 27, 2017 - 12:00am

Marami ang gustong pumunta sa Japan para magbakasyon dahil sa maraming dahilan.

Para Malibang

Court orders Leyte board member’s arrest

By Miriam Desacada | June 10, 2016 - 12:00am

A member of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Leyte has been ordered arrested over the death of her house helper in 2012.

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National Book Awards

By Isagani Cruz | December 9, 2015 - 9:00am

Last Saturday, Dec. 5, in the National Museum, the Manila Critics Circle and the National Book Development Board handed out the 34th National Book Awards to the best books published in the Philippines in 2014. Here...

Education and Home