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‘For the pawikans’: International swimwear brand leads La Union coastal cleanup

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)June 2, 2024

Dolly Dy-Zulueta – Philstar.com June 1, 2024 | 2:00pm MANILA, Philippines — Over 170 volunteers joined Blackbough Swim, an international swimwear brand based in the Philippines, in a massive one-day coastal cleanup that coincided with Earth Day celebrations last April. A truckload of trash was removed from the nesting beaches of endangered sea turtles in […]

7 experiences in Türkiye that are out of this world

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)June 1, 2024

Oh, Turkey — or shall we say Türkiye? The country officially changed its name at the United Nations in 2022 to better reflect its rich culture, values, and traditions. How do we even begin talking about all those, plus the unique landscapes, and otherwordly views? The country uniquely sits between Europe and Asia, making it a popular […]

Tour operators to market Negros Oriental’s diverse destinations

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)May 31, 2024

Rosette Adel – Philstar.com May 30, 2024 | 10:52am DUMAGUETE CITY, Philippines — Philippine Tour Operators Association Inc., the country’s leading and largest travel and tours group, and the provincial government of Negros Oriental joined hands in efforts to spur the tourism industry in the province. 2024 targets For 2024, executive director and provincial tourism board […]

What’s inside Mindanao’s first Tourist Rest Area

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)May 30, 2024

Ian Laqui – Philstar.com May 29, 2024 | 5:13pm BUKIDNON, Philippines — When traveling from Cagayan de Oro to Bukidnon or further going south, one can take a break in the Tourist Rest Area (TRA) situated in the municipality of Manolo Fortich. The TRA is the first of its kind inaugurated in Mindanao and the second […]

Radson Flores visits famous ‘Your Name’ spot in Japan, poses with Voltes V figures

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)May 29, 2024

Photos: Radson Flores/IG Radson Flores flew to Japan for a vacation and it looks like the self-confessed anime fan is having so much fun! On Instagram, Tuesday, the Sparkle actor posted photos of his trip, including a snap of him at the famous stairs featured in the Makoto Shinaki film “Your Name.” He also posted […]

Richard Gutierrez, Barbie Imperial’s South Korea vacation goes viral

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)May 28, 2024

Jan Milo Severo – Philstar.com May 27, 2024 | 12:07pm MANILA, Philippines — Kapamilya stars Richard Gutierrez and Barbie Imperial were seen together in South Korea, fueling romance rumors between the two. Photos of Richard and Barbie were trending on social media after a certain Grace Yan posted the snaps on Facebook yesterday. “Kayo na maglagay […]

Philippine experience: Bukidnon adventure park offers Swiss-inspired mountain coaster ride

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)May 27, 2024

Ian Laqui – Philstar.com May 26, 2024 | 3:34pm BUKIDNON, Philippines — A Swiss-inspired mountain coaster designed for the Alps is accessible in the Philippines without the need to travel to Europe. Razorback Mountain Coaster, one of the rides at the Dahilayan Adventure Park in the municipality of Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, gives visitors a feel of the mountain […]

Eiffel Tower ticket prices to rise by 20%

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)May 26, 2024

Agence France-Presse – Philstar.com May 26, 2024 | 12:51pm PARIS, France — The Paris city hall on Friday voted to increase the Eiffel Tower adult admission price by 20% from next month to help pay for urgent renovation work. Visitors currently pay 29.40 euros ($31.90) for a ride by elevator to the top of the Eiffel tower, a […]

Traveler waves Philippine flag on sandbar near Pag-asa Island

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)May 25, 2024

Kristofer Purnell – Philstar.com May 24, 2024 | 1:29pm MANILA, Philippines — A Filipino travel enthusiast waved the Philippine flag on a sandbar near the contested Pag-asa Island in the West Philippine Sea, as seen in a circulating video, despite the presence of Chinese ships. Cheenie Landayan joined a tourist group that visited Pag-asa Island earlier this month […]

WATCH: ‘Siklesa’ an alternative mode of transportation in Manila

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)May 24, 2024

Deni Rose M. Afinidad-Bernardo – Philstar.com May 24, 2024 | 11:05am MANILA, Philippines — Even before there were talks to phase out the jeepney, Manila Hotel has found a way to immortalize two icons of the streets. Besides the jeepney, kalesa (horse-drawn carriage) and tricycle are among the iconic ways to go around the Philippines. […]

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