Philippines

Southeast Asia just got a big boost for the holiday season with the travel corridors. The Philippine government has officially extended its highly successful trial on travel facilitation, as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. issued an executive order at night. The Philippines will now allow visa-free entry for tourists from Taiwan beginning July 1, 2026, and until June 30, 2027. The …

The process of upgrading your smartphone can be a daunting task, but Samsung is making it a smoother one. It’s very easy to exchange your current phone with a high-quality new one with the official Samsung Trade-In Philippines 2026 scheme. If you’re looking at the new performance-driven Galaxy S25 FE or the Galaxy S26 line of smartphones, you can easily …

The UAE visa-on-arrival for Filipinos has officially come into effect today, June 25, 2026, marking a remarkable step towards greater accessibility for international travel. The historic deal, officially announced by the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), is a quantum leap in the Philippines‘ diplomatic ties with the United Arab Emirates. This new system allows some Philippine passport holders to …

The UAE has again showcased its humanitarian generosity to communities in need through the immediate response it provided for the communities in the southern Philippines impacted by the devastating earthquake.  The United Arab Emirates is fast moving efforts to rescue and recover in the affected areas, bringing “relief” to thousands of families struggling to deal with the aftermath of one …

The Philippines is an absolute paradise for tourists from all over the world, with its crystal-clear waters in El Nido, the lively nightlife in Manila, and its world-famous hospitality. The number of tourists is rising dramatically as they travel to Southeast Asia’s ultimate island-hopping destination. But in a new country, there always needs to be a good level of cultural …

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The Philippines is one of the most beautiful travel destinations in Southeast Asia with its pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters, vibrant cities and some of the best travel to experience in the Philippines, island hopping along the way. But, budgeting an outing to Thailand might be a bit more involved than the countries bordering but can be done because Thailand consists …

Despite its popularity, Boracay is still one of the Philippines’ most iconic beach destinations offering powdery white sand, stunning sunsets and dynamic nightlife. But with its popularity has come the increasing cost of lodging, jamming of its beaches, and a more commercialized vibe that may not be for everyone. Luckily, the Philippines boasts over 7,000 islands, and many of them …

The BTS ticketing war has just begun. Thousands of fans grappled through the ARMY membership presale when a new one looms on the horizon, many Filipino ARMYs are getting ready for the next big one in the Live Nation Philippines Presale. The demand for tickets to BK-Mitsushima’s concerts on March 13 and 14, 2027 at the Philippine Sports Stadium is …

Historically, the third quarter of the calendar year is a slowdown for the travel industry in Southeast Asia. The big crowds of summer vacations typically clear into the rainy season. But times have changed with travel. The archipelago is in an unprecedented Philippine Q3 tourism boom, forcing analysts to readjust their mid-year revenue estimates. The world is evolving to authentic …