Philippines

The Muslims and non-Muslims in the Philippines are gearing towards the conclusion of the Ramadan period and many people are inquiring: Will Eid al-Fitr be a public holiday in 2026? The simple answer is no, it is because the Eid al- Fitr is a national holiday in the Philippines, although the specific holiday is verified by a special presidential holiday, …

Just a word of mouth through the media at Malacañang Palace has caused a rejuvenated impetus within the Philippine tourism industry. The effect of the government issuing presidential proclamations on more holidays and long weekends has ignited what economists refer to as holiday economics, a policy that aims at boosting travel numbers, consumerism levels and domestic tourism around the country. …

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has named former Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco as Presidential Adviser for Sustainable and Resilient Communities. This change marks a significant shift in her role after more than three years at the helm of the country’s tourism department. The move occurs as the government reorganizes key positions and places greater emphasis on climate resilience and community development. …

Apple’s MacBook Neo launched in March 2026. It starts at just PHP 39,990 in the Philippines, making high-quality Mac products available for students, freelancers, and regular users. This lightweight powerhouse outperforms rivals like Asus Vivobooks in value, performance, and ecosystem benefits. Here’s why it stands out. Unbeatable Price for Mac Magic At PHP 39,990 for 256GB or PHP 46,990 for …

A 59-year-old man who lives in the basketball court of the Azure Urban Resort Residences, Barangay Marcelo Green, Paranaque City, shot dead two people and wounded four others around 8 PM on March 4, 2026.  The masked gunman, who used a 9mm pistol, entered the gated court and opened fire before escaping, as witnesses claimed that he was firing at …

A powerful earthquake hit the Philippines today (Monday, March 2, 2026), causing tremors to affect areas of the archipelago eliciting numerous reports by the locals and the monitoring authorities. This paper is a compendium of the most confirmed facts about the magnitude, epicenter, impact, and official accounts of the quake as it is presently available. Earthquake Magnitude & Location The …

The Evolution of the San Pablo City Coconut Festival 2026 The San Pablo City Coconut Festival has always been a cornerstone of local pride. But the San Pablo City Coconut Festival 2026 takes this vibrant heritage to a whole new level. Originally started in 1996 to honor St. Paul the First Hermit and showcase the city’s primary agricultural crop, the …

Today, February 24, 2026, Cebu City buzzes with EDSA 40 events commemorating the 40th anniversary of the 1986 People Power Revolution ahead of peak February 25 festivities. Universities like UP Cebu host cultural nights at Oblation Square from 3:30 PM, while churches prepare Holy Mass at Basilica del Santo Niño by 1:45 PM tomorrow, followed by marches to Plaza Independencia. …

Manila and neighboring cities in Philippines, such as Quezon City, Makati, and Pasay, Ramzan 2026 starts around February 19, depending on the moon sighting, and lasts 29-30 days till March 19-20. The Iftar begins at 6:02 PM on the first day and gradually changes to 6:07 PM on the last day of Ramzan, which is the sunset time when one …

Baguio’s cool pines embrace Baguio 2026 foodies/cafe-hoppers/thrifters with a 4-day chill itinerary of 15-20°C high temperatures- trending vlogs on Session Road, ukay-ukay purchases, and Ilocos fusion food. Day 1: Victory Liner bus Manila (6hrs P800), check-in City Centre Hotel (P2k/night), Good Taste lunch (P200), Cafe by the Ruins bagnet (P400). Day 2: Thrift Ukay-Ukay Session Road (P500 specials), siopao of …