MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Friday said the resumption of the electronic visa scheme for Chinese tourists is “necessary and overdue,” as it aims to restore the Philippines’ competitiveness in one of its top tourism markets. In a statement, Tourism Secretary Cristina Frasco praised the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and the Philippine Embassy in Beijing for reinstating the eVisa system for Chinese visitors after nearly two years of suspension, citing the “persistent demand” from the Chinese tourism market. READ:  PH to resume eVisas for Chinese visitors “This development is therefore both necessary and overdue. The […]... Keep on reading: DOT: Resumption of Chinese e-visa is 'necessary, overdue'

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MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced on Friday new shopping mall operating hours across Metro Manila as part of the agency's holiday season traffic management plan. MMDA Chairman Romando Artes and mall operators in the capital region agreed to adjust the operating hours from 11:00 a.m to 11:00 p.m for the coming holiday season. Artes also said that mall-wide sales would only be allowed on weekends. The agency, however, clarified that individual stores may still hold sales during weekdays, provided they make no publich announcements, advertisements, or install any promotional tarpaulins. Mall operators were also directed to submit their respective traffic management plans at least two weeks prior to any scheduled mall sale, or promotional event.

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Fashion designer Louis Pangilinan has etched his mark on the beauty pageant industry, not just on the national stage, but in the international arena as well. And his global impact has further expanded in the recent The Miss Globe competition. The international pageant has been tapping the Laguna-based designer  to provide gowns and other dresses for the semifinalists in the past years, but it was only in the recently-concluded 2025 edition where he was invited to the judging panel. “As a Filipino this is a testament and a true story of a ‘once a dream, now a reality’ moment. It […]... Keep on reading: The Miss Globe 2025 stage shines light on Filipino designer Louis Pangilinan

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MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has suspended the driver’s license of a motorist involved in a viral road rage at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia). According to the Department of Transportation (DOTr), the driver’s license was suspended by the LTO for 90 days upon issuing a show cause order against the motorist. READ: LTO suspends license of driver who let child steer vehicle “Acting Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez strongly reminded drivers not to let their tempers flare on the roads,” the DOTr said in a statement on Friday. “Instead, always practice proper driving behavior and strictly […]... Keep on reading: LTO suspends license of driver who lost temper over a traffic enforcer

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Issa Pressman is set to release her new single “Love Me Hard,” a song about finding self-love that leads to meeting real love.  Through her social media pages, Pressman shared a teaser for her upcoming song, which will be out on Oct. 22.  “While creating the song, there was an image in my head of a flower blooming from deep struggles to finding self-love that leads to meeting real love. You attract the kind of love you radiate,” the singer captioned the post alongside an artistic close-up portrait of her in orange-toned light.  View this post on Instagram A post […]... Keep on reading: Issa Pressman to release new single ‘Love Me Hard’

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MANILA – More areas have been placed under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 1 as Tropical Depression Ramil slightly intensified while moving over the Philippine Sea. TD Ramil was last tracked 760 km. east of Virac, Catanduanes, according to the 11 a.m. Friday weather bulletin of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). It packs maximum sustained winds of up to 55 kph and gustiness of up to 70 kph, moving southwestward at 25 kph. READ: LPA inside PAR develops into Tropical Depression Ramil – Pagasa READ: PH may experience up to 16 cyclones from August to December […]... Keep on reading: TD Ramil intensifies, more areas under Signal No. 1

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MANILA – More areas have been placed under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 1 as Tropical Depression Ramil slightly intensified while moving over the Philippine Sea. TD Ramil was last tracked 760 km. east of Virac, Catanduanes, according to the 11 a.m. Friday weather bulletin of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). It packs maximum sustained winds of up to 55 kph and gustiness of up to 70 kph, moving southwestward at 25 kph. READ: LPA inside PAR develops into Tropical Depression Ramil – Pagasa READ: PH may experience up to 16 cyclones from August to December […]... Keep on reading: TD Ramil intensifies, more areas under Signal No. 1

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PAGASA says Tropical Depression Ramil will continue to intensify offshore and could already become a tropical storm on Friday, October 17

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MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) concluded on Friday an information warfare exercise in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City, marking the start of this year’s joint military training series DAGIT-PA. The Information Warfighter Exercise (IWX) brought together personnel from different AFP units and partner agencies to simulate scenarios involving disinformation campaigns and influence operations. The drill focused on crafting responses to adversarial narratives aimed at shaping public perception. Chief of the AFP Public Affairs Office Col. Xerxes Trinidad said the exercise aims to boost the military’s ability to operate in the information and cognitive domains, which are […]... Keep on reading: AFP concludes information warfare exercise to boost defense posture

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MANILA, Philippines — Health Secretary Ted Herbosa revealed on Friday that the number of “non-operational” super health centers identified by the Department of Health (DOH) nationwide has risen to 300. “Yesterday, I announced 297. I thought the number had decreased because some I visited had opened, but it didn’t decrease—it increased. Now it’s 300,” Herbosa said in a press briefing following his appearance at an inter-agency coordination meeting with the Independent Commission on Infrastructure (ICI) on Friday. READ: WATCH: Herbosa faces ICI after 297 health centers found non-operational According to the DOH chief, most of the non-operational super health centers […]... Keep on reading: Herbosa: Non-operational super health centers now 300

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The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) continues to strengthen community preparedness and public safety through the turnover of rescue devices and emergency response equipment to two barangays in Tarlac—Barangay Tangkaran and Barangay Santiago.   The turnover ceremony was held at the PCSO Main Office in Mandaluyong City, led by the OIC Manager of the Corporate Planning Department Jocelyn Goronio on behalf of PCSO. The devices were received by Chairperson Artemio Rivera for Barangay Tangkaran and Chairperson Allan Lakayanga for Barangay Santiago, Tarlac. The donated rescue devices include trauma bags, evacuation kits, weighing scales, oxygen tanks, handheld radios, heavy-duty searchlights, rescue helmets, […]... Keep on reading: PCSO donates rescue equipment to barangays in Tarlac

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MANILA, Philippines – More areas have been placed under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 1 as Tropical Depression Ramil slightly intensified while moving over the Philippine Sea. Ramil was last tracked 760 km. east of Virac, Catanduanes, according to the 11 a.m. Friday weather bulletin of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). It packs maximum sustained winds of up to 55 kph and gustiness of up to 70 kph, moving southwestward at 25 kph. READ: LPA inside PAR develops into Tropical Depression Ramil – Pagasa Areas under Signal No. 1 TCWS No. 1 is hoisted over the […]... Keep on reading: Ramil intensifies, more areas under Signal No. 1

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