Tag: Philippines
Philippines breaks tourist arrival record with 8.26 million in 2019
The Philippines has broken its records for foreign tourist arrivals and surpassed its targets with a total of 8.26 million visitors coming to the islands in 2019.
Linked In survey says Filipinos 3rd Most Confident in Achieving Success
A Linked In survey among the world's professionals has noted Filipinos as the 3rd "Most Confident in Achieving Success" among markets in the Asia-Pacific region.
Ellen DeGeneres adores Carl Montecido, invites blind balladeer to perform on her TV show
American TV's Ellen DeGeneres has invited the Philippines' Blind Balladeer, Carlmalone Montecido, to guest on her show.
Fitch upgrades PHL economic outlook to positive, and among fastest growing in Asia-Pacific
The Fitch Ratings report released February 11, 2020, states the revised Philippines' Outlook to Positive from Stable and affirmed its Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at 'BBB'.
Forbes Magazine hails PHL among Top Places for American retirees in 2020
The Philippines has been hailed by Forbes Magazine as one of the 25 Top Places recommended for American Retirees in the year 2020.
WATCH: Marcelito Pomoy stuns world with dual-voice singing journey on America’s Got Talent
Marcelito Pomoy took America - and the world - by storm as he competed on America's Got Talent: Champions (AGTC) edition with his dual-voiced singing of famous duets and flawlessly switching between soprano and tenor.
4 Philippine Travel Destinations for PhP 5,000 Budget or Less
The Philippines' world-renowned travel destinations are beckoning locals now especially that there are less foreign travelers roaming around due to the novel coronavirus - so now is your chance to visit and enjoy the spots all to yourselves.
Cebu’s Dottie Ardina wins Australia’s Ballarat Icons Pro-Am golf tournament
Cebu' s Dottie Ardina has won the Australian Ladies Professional Golf (ALPG) Ballarat Icons Pro-Am Tournament held in Australia, giving her a lead as she goes into the final two events of the ALPG Club Car Series.
Manila is 8th World’s Most Dynamic City, notches best-ever ranking
Manila has been ranked Top 8 among the World's Most Dynamic Cities, its best-ever showing since it first landed on the JLL Global Research list in 2014.
HuffPost picks El Nido an “Awesome Solo Travel Destination” in 2020
El Nido in Palawan has been recommended by Huffpost travel bloggers and experts as one of the "50 Awesome Solo Travel Destinations To Visit In 2020".
Baguio’s Kennon Road Lion’s Head gets makeover
The Lion's Head statue along Kennon Road that welcomes all visitors to Baguio City going through the scenic route to the mountain travel spot has been given a makeover and the finished art looks like a real lion.
Palawan a top pick in the “Most Instagrammable Places In The World”
Palawan's scenery was named one of the top picks of the "Most Instagrammable Places In The World" list released by Big 7 Travel this January, 2020.