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Bearseum in Cavite attracts kids and kids at heart

If you're a fan of teddy bears and cute things, you will love the Bearseum in Amadeo, Cavite! As seen in Vonne Aquino's report on "24 Oras Weekend," Sunday, the teddy bear museum has bears of all shapes and sizes: royal bears, astronaut bears, mermaid bears, Asian bears, and more. The owners of Bearseum said they decided to open a happy place for visitors after feeling stressed in their work. With teddy bears giving us comfort in our childhood,...

DMW leads closure of travel consultancy agency in QC

DMW leads closure of travel consultancy agency in QC

Our ambassador to Washington can't be a toady to the US

Last of 2 parts INDEED, an ambassador to the US or any country in the world is addressed as His (or Her) Excellency, the highest honorific title, to emphasize that he is the alter ego, the representative of the only official carrying that title here, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., who represents a sovereign state. Yet in deeds and in words, our ambassador to the US, Jose Romualdez, appears to be acting as if he is representing a vassal state....

How a Miami Zoo managed to enrage the entire country of New Zealand

Headed to Mexico City? Here's what you shouldn't miss!

No more starry nights: How light pollution is changing our skies

ICYMI: US Embassy to increase application fees for tourist, student visas this June

If you're planning to pack your bags for a trip to the United States soon, then you may need to cough up more money than usual as the US Embassy in the Philippines is set to increase its application fees for tourist and student visas. According to a release, the increase will be implemented on June 17 and will affect a number of non-immigrant visa ...

Filipino pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia for this year's Hajj | New Day

Filipino pilgrims have started arriving in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia, ahead of this year's Hajj.The Hajj is an important pilgrimage to the Holy city of Mecca which adult Muslims must perform once in their lifetime. This year's Hajj will be from June 26 to July 1. One of those who welcomed the first batch of Filipino pilgrims is Philippine Embassy in Saudi Arabia Charge D'Affaires Rommel Romato who's joining us now from Capital, Riyadh. Visit our website for more #NewsYouCanTrust: https://www.cnnphilippines.com/ Follow our social media pages: • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CNNPhilippines• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnphilippines/• Twitter: https://twitter.com/cnnphilippines

Rib resto shutters pioneer branch in Quezon City after 12 years

“Thank you for giving us our wings and the countless memories.” After more than a decade, a rib restaurant permanently shuttered the doors of its pioneer branch in Scout Rallos in Quezon City. RUB Ribs & BBQ on Friday, June 2 announced that it has shut down its first branch after serving the community for […]

Quebec's Le Boisé de Vie - the first ecological cemetery of its kind

World Environment Day, ipinagdiriwang

World Environment Day, ipinagdiriwang

Experience the top 13 attractions in Baltimore

Manila Cathedral to hold open house tour

MANILA, Philippines — The Manila Cathedral will offer guided tours to different parts of the cathedral after three years since the COVID pandemic. The public will be given free access to different areas of the cathedral on June 12 to make people “appreciate its rich history and contributions to our culture,” Manila Cathedral Rector Monsignor Rolly de la Cruz said over the weekend. “Restricted areas will be made accessible to the people so they...

PAL International flights moved to NAIA Terminal 1

MANILA, Philippines — International flights of flag-carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) will begin departing and arriving at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 effective June 16. The move aims to ease passenger congestion at all NAIA terminals, according to the Manila International Airport Authority. MIAA officer-in-charge Bryan Co said they would provide free shuttles for two months to pick up passengers who may...

Good news: QCity Bus will remain free to ride for life

May forever

CONQuest 2023 offers refund for Day 2, 3 pass holders

Organizers of the “chaotic” ConQuest Festival 2023 announced that it is ready to refund pass holders who were not able to enter the venue on the second and third day of the pop culture convention. The Facebook page of the recently-concluded event said that “questers” who failed to go inside the sites due to the […]

Canada now allows visa-free entry for eligible Filipinos

Pinoys can now travel to Canada visa-free. Starting June 7, passport holders from 13 countries, the Philippines included, are eligible to visit Canada with an electronic travel authorization (eTA) instead of a travel visa, provided that they have held a Canadian visa in the last 10 years or currently hold a valid United States non-immigrant visa. I...

11 Breathtakingly beautiful places in Columbia

Columbia is the capital of the U.S. state of South Carolina. With a population of 136,632 as of the 2020 U.S. Census, it is the second-largest city in South Carolina. The city serves as the county seat of Richland County, and a portion of the city extends into neighboring Lexington County. It is the center of the Columbia metropolitan statistical a...

Hindu worshippers, umakyat at nag-alay ng pagkain sa crater ng Mt. Bromo Volcano | UB

Unang Balita is the news segment of GMA Network's daily morning program, Unang Hirit. It's anchored by Arnold Clavio, Susan Enriquez, Ivan Mayrina, Connie Sison, and Mariz Umali, and airs on GMA-7 Mondays to Fridays at 5:30 AM (PHL Time). For more videos from Unang Balita, visit http://www.gmanetwork.com/unangbalita. #GMAIntegratedNews #KapusoStream Breaking news and stories from the Philippines and abroad: GMA Integrated News Portal: http://www.gmanews.tv Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/gmanews TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gmanews Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/gmanews Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/gmanews GMA Network Kapuso programs on GMA Pinoy TV: https://gmapinoytv.com/subscribe

Philippines, Israel to have direct flights to boost tourism

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. and Israeli Foreign Minister Eliyahu Cohen have agreed to establish direct flights between Manila and Tel Aviv. During a meeting in Malacañang on Monday, Cohen told the President that direct flights between the Philippines and Israel could enhance the countries' economic and tourism relations. "There’s another thing that we, both of us, took for an action item - (it) is to have a direct flight… your...

Passenger gets cheap return flights to New York after linking her Uber trips to everyday credit card

'I can get a return flight to New York for £100'

‘A glimpse of the Philippines’: DOT expresses support for new Malacañang heritage mansions

The newly-opened heritage mansions in Malacañang will provide local and foreign tourists a “glimpse” of Philippine history. Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco expressed this in her statement of support for this tourism initiative called Malacañang Heritage Tours. It was launched last Tuesday, May 30. The initiative was led by First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos. “The […]

P141B needed to modernize NAIA

(UPDATE) ABOUT P141 billion will be needed to upgrade and modernize the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). The amount was specified in the terms and conditions that the Department of Transportation (DoTr) and the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) submitted to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) for the proposed privatization of the country's premier airport, Transportation Undersecretary for Aviation...

Best Travel & Tourism stocks to follow in 2023.

Travel and tourism is a broad category, with a diverse list of well-known brands. Ecotourism is a fast-growing niche, especially among young travelers. Tourism sector has been perhaps the hardest hit part of the economy by the COVID-19 pandemic. This list presents some of the best travel and tourism stocks to track in the post-pandemic era. The list's performance is calculated on an equally weighted method.

Ilang Kapuso Stars at Beauty Queens, tampok sa PHL Independence Day Celebration sa New York City | UB

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Try these 16 local delicacies on your trip to Jerusalem

Camp site sa Tanay, Rizal, may extreme adventures na puwedeng subukan | SONA

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Watch On Her Bike Explore Big Bend National Park And Get A Nice Surprise

Sometimes, you meet the nicest people when you're traveling on two wheels, even if they're not.

Finding love in a hopeless place with the Golden Gays of Manila

It’s a warm Wednesday afternoon, and the sunlight peeks into a house in a narrow alley of Pasay City. The Home for the Golden Gays of Manila is a small apartment filled with big portraits of their members in drag and full faces of makeup, not too different from pageant queens and iconic artists. Beyond the crowns and gowns, the house is also brimmi...

Philippines awarded emerging Muslim-friendly destination 2023

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines was awarded as the Emerging Muslim-Friendly Destination of the Year during the recent Halal in Travel Global Summit 2023 in Singapore. The Emerging Muslim-Friendly Destination of the Year (non-OIC) award specifically recognizes destinations that cater to the distinct needs and preferences of Muslim travelers. Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco said the award recognizes “immense opportunities for our country...

17 sa mga heritage building sa downtown area ng Iloilo City, nakitaan ng depekto | BT

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Birds are getting increasingly smaller and you’ll never guess why

Grape vineyard na patok ding selfie spot, puwedeng mabisita sa Davao del Norte | 24 Oras

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Explore the most scenic tourist spots and landscapes in Batanes

Explore the most scenic tourist spots and landscapes in Batanes

General Santos airport porter returns cash, valuables to OFW

A worker at the General Santos International Airport recovered a laptop, several hundred dollars and other valuable items left by an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) last week, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) said on Thursday. The CAAP, the operator of the airport in South Cotabato, said the items were found inside the bag belonged to Noraima Impal, 39, of Parang, Maguindanao. The OFW had just arrived at the Ninoy Aquino...

Book ban backlash: Utah parent successfully blocks Bible from schools

15 Most photo-worthy spots in Jackson!

CAAP bars flights 10,000 feet from Taal, Mayon surfaces

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has prohibited flights from operating 10,000 feet from the surfaces of the Taal and Mayon volcanoes, given the current unrest being recorded in those areas. In an advisory released Monday, the CAAP has also advised against flying close to the summits, given the possibility of a sudden phreatic eruption which could be hazardous to aircraft. The advisory was made through Notices to Airmen...

What commuters need to know about the McKinley Hill-San Lorenzo COMET buses

Here are the full trip schedules

First Vietnam restaurants get Michelin star

HANOI: Vietnam's booming food scene was awarded its first-ever Michelin stars on Tuesday, with four restaurants selected by the prestigious dining guide. Three eateries in Hanoi Gia, Tam Vi and Hibana by Koki and one in Ho Chi Minh City Anan Saigon were each awarded one Michelin star. Although there were no stars handed out to traditional street food eateries serving classics such as pho a noodle soup or bun cha a vermicelli noodle dish with...

Marina Summers lands on New York Times Square billboard in Pride Month

New York City felt Filipino drag queen Marina Summers’ presence anew. Weeks after her visit to various parts of the United States for shows, Marina landed on the New York Times Square billboard amid the celebration of Pride Month. The billboard advertisement featuring Marina is part of Spotify’s Glow Pride Month campaign. In a tweet on the morning […]

Boeing accelerates 787 production

NORTH CHARLESTON, South Carolina: As airlines seek to fulfill customers' growing post-pandemic appetites for long-haul travel, Boeing is aiming to speed up production of its 787 Dreamliners after a period plagued by repeated delivery interruptions due to manufacturing defects. At a hangar in the US East Coast state of South Carolina, the plane begins to take shape on its first assembly line here, the wings, cockpit, cabin and tail are still in...

The Love Bus Is Back in Makati; Why Are People So Nostalgic Over It?

We look behind nostalgia's rose-colored lenses.

Headed to Brussels? Here's your foodie's guide to local eats

One coral reef's stunning rebirth gave hope for the future of our oceans

Santuario de La Salle wins prestigious architecture award

The Santuario de La Salle, a pilgrimage site for educators in Laguna province, was declared Jury Winner in the Religious Buildings and Memorials category of the prestigious 2023 Architizer A+Awards. The winners were announced last week at the website of Architizer, the world’s leading online platform for architecture and building-products based in New York. Running […]

Mga eroplano, pinaiiwas muna ng CAAP na lumipad malapit sa Taal at Mayon

Mga eroplano, pinaiiwas muna ng CAAP na lumipad malapit sa Taal at Mayon

Is Louisville your next dreamy getaway? Check these spots out

Sitting on the Ohio River along the Indiana border, Louisville is known as the "Gateway to the South". Architecture lovers can take a guided tour of the homes of George Rogers Clark or the early residence of Thomas Edison. Sports lovers can get up close and personal with some of the iconic figures by visiting Muhammed Ali Center Museum or the Kentu...

‘Sobrang waley’: MJ Lastimosa comments on visa requirements, passport power

A former Miss Universe semifinalist shared her musings about the process of traveling overseas and the weakness of the Philippine passport on a Twitter post. Actress-host Mary Jean “MJ” Lastimosa, a Miss Universe 2014 top 10 semifinalist, cited that Filipinos have to secure visas from embassies to be able to travel to certain countries. “Ang […]

Halos 3 metro na catfish, nahuli sa Mantua, Italy | BT

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