Philippines Nominated For Three Categories At The International Travel Awards 2024

Wedding photo credits to Santa Fe Beach Club

The Philippines has been nominated in three categories in the 2024 International Travel Awards – an annual program recognizing top-performing institutions in the Tourism and Hospitality industry, including tourism boards and tourism attractions.

“We welcome the good news of the Philippines’ nominations as Best Beach Destination, Best Island Destination, and Best Wedding Destination at the prestigious 2024 International Travel Awards. We are grateful for the global recognition of the quality and performance of the Philippine tourism industry resulting from the collective hard work, dedication, and innovative approach of our tourism stakeholders and workers,” said Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco.

HONOR 200 Pro is Sold Out, to restock soon

Due to extreme demand, the AI Portrait Master HONOR 200 Pro sold out not long after its launch

With a guarantee of restocking soon, leading global smartphone devices provider HONOR announced that the flagship killer smartphone HONOR 200 Pro is officially sold out. The AI Portrait Master has been capturing the hearts of Filipinos since its launch and the wild first day sale last July 27, 2024.

“This is a good problem for us, to be honest. Filipinos are getting more and more meticulous now in choosing their smartphones and it’s such a delight to see that they trust us. We are very confident with the performance of HONOR 200 Series and we will for sure replenish our stocks nationwide,” said HONOR Philippines Vice President Stephen Cheng.

Stories of the Road explores possible origin stories behind the Banaue Rice Terraces

When and how did the early Ifugaos make the Banaue Rice Terraces? A new documentary from Stories of the Road aims to answer this question by asking some locals in the Ifugao Province about the history of this agricultural landmark ingrained in Philippine history and culture. 

The documentary features impressive drone shots of the rice terraces and its surrounding area. Moreover, the team behind Stories of the Road, composed of its director, Eric Gamorot, producer, Rhett Paul Bolivar, production assistant, John Paul Bolivar, and writer, Marky Ramone Go, immersed themselves in the vibrant culture of the locals as they tried to uncover the truth behind the origins of the rice terraces.

Three Filipino Talents take center stage in By Request: Your Playlist Live Onstage at the Music Musuem

Three Filipino talents – Dessa, Troy Laureta and DK Tijam – will share the stage for the first time in a one-night concert, “By Request: Your Playlist Live Onstage,” August 16, 8PM at the Music Museum.

The concert will be mounted by DK Talents and Orange Magazine in cooperation with Backstage Entertainment.

This is not the first time for Dessa to perform with DK. Aside from doing online shows with him in Kumu, she was able to invite him to Las Vegas (Nevada) when she had a show in one of the Filipino bars there. She again performed with DK in her recent show in Los Angeles (California).

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First Ever Modified Eco-Friendly Tourist Rest Area to rise in Bicol Region

From left to right: TIEZA OIC Assistant Chief Operating Officer Jeoffrey Macalalad, Tabaco City Mayor Cielo Krisel Lagman, DOT Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco, Vice Governor Glenda Ong Bongao, and DOT Regional Office V Director Herbie Aguas sign the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the construction, operation, and maintenance of the sustainable Tourist Rest Area (TRA) in Tabaco City.

The Department of Tourism (DOT) marked a significant advancement for Bicol's tourism sector with the groundbreaking and signing of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the region's inaugural Tourist Rest Area (TRA), led by Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco and Tabaco City Mayor Cielo Krisel Lagman.

This was the first TRA in the Philippines to receive the modifications of the flagship tourist facility being constructed by the DOT, through the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) across strategic locations, with features of solar panel roofing, a rainwater harvesting system, among other eco-friendly features.

The ceremonies took place on Wednesday (July 31) at the picturesque Hiraya Manawari Nature Park, which boasts stunning views of the iconic Mayon Volcano.

Filipino artists Maki, Munimuni, crwn, bird. and Muri to join AXEAN Festival 2024 in Bali, Indonesia

The inaugural event unveils its initial round of programming, which includes the addition of a songwriting camp

After mounting successful in-person events in Singapore for two consecutive years (2022-2023), AXEAN announces its return in a new tropical destination thousand miles away from its former homebase.

Filipino artists such as chart-topping R&B artist Maki, indie-folk collective Munimuni, electronic producer crwn, dream-pop band bird. and soul-jazz chanteuse Muri lead the first wave of acts performing at the international music festival which will take place in Bali, Indonesia, from September 28-29, 2024.

The first intra-regional music showcase event in Southeast Asia gears up for another meaningful convergence at the Jimbaran Hub, located on the southern tip of the island, and surrounded by breathtaking greenery and sunset views.

Visa expands consumer choice with e-wallet partnerships in the Philippines and Southeast Asia

Visa, a global leader in digital payments, is actively supporting Southeast Asia's journey into becoming a cashless society. As mobile wallet usage grows in the region, Visa enhances consumer options by enabling cardholders to use their cards directly with merchants or e-wallets such as Maya and GrabPay in the Philippines.

Jeff Navarro, Visa Country Manager for the Philippines, said: “Visa’s research found that in the Philippines, 87% of surveyed respondents have used their mobile wallets in the last 12 months^[1]. Our partnerships with e-wallets in the Philippines enable Visa cardholders to cash in their wallets using their cards issued in the Philippines, which is in alignment with the growing preference for cashless transactions in the Philippines. These partnerships provide consumers with more choices and support small businesses by enhancing their ability to accept payments, keeping pace with the expanding use of digital payment methods like cards and mobile wallets. At Visa, we're committed to broadening access to diverse digital payment options that are seamless and secure, to promote financial and digital inclusion."