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Benefits of Direct Flights from Manila to Seattle for Filipino Americans and Workers

SEATTLE, USA – Leila Rosas, a Filipino-American business owner, has been running the Oriental Mart Filipino Restaurant in Seattle’s famous Pike Place Market for 55 years. Every February or March, Leila travels back to the Philippines for two weeks to discover new flavors and experiences from her homeland. Now, for the first time in her […]
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Intramuros up against Taj Mahal, Burj Khalifa, and more for ‘World”s Leading Tourist Attraction” at the World Travel Awards 2024

Great news for the Walled City of Intramuros! It has been nominated for the title of World’s Leading Tourist Attraction at the 2024 World Travel Awards (WTA)! On the official WTA website, Intramuros is competing against some of the most famous tourist spots in the world. These include the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, the Acropolis […]
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CHECK IT OUT: Aubrey Miles Takes Philippine Airlines Business Class from Manila to Seattle!

SEATTLE, USA — Aubrey Miles and her husband, Troy Montero, recently enjoyed a long trip that just got a lot easier thanks to Philippine Airlines (PAL). The airline has started a new direct flight from Manila to Seattle, which means no more long layovers! Aubrey and Troy were among the first passengers to experience this […]
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Gabbi Garcia and Khalil Ramos Enjoy a Fun Breakfast Cruise in Hawaii

Gabbi Garcia and Khalil Ramos are having a fantastic time on their vacation in Hawaii! They shared some exciting moments on Instagram, where Gabbi posted pictures of herself, Khalil, and her parents enjoying a yummy breakfast on a cruise in Honolulu. Gabbi wrote, “Sunrise breakfast cruise with this 95-year-old boat around Hawaii,” showing how much […]
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Korea Tourism Organization Partners with Four Banks to Promote Travel to South Korea

MANILA, Philippines — In a landmark move, the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) has signed a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with four of the Philippines’ top financial institutions: BDO Unibank (BDO), Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company (Metrobank), and Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC). This strategic partnership, marking the 75th […]
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Apo Whang-Od’s Buscalan village now more accessible via new bridge

MANILA, Philippines — A hanging bridge and pathway funded by actor-politician Robin Padilla offers easier access to the Kalinga village of Buscalan, the residential area of legendary “mambabatok” Apo Whang-od. Prior to the bridge and pathway’s opening three months ago, travelers seeking to meet and get tattooed by Whang-od had to hike for an hour by foot through […]
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Cards to consoles: Nintendo opens first museum

TOKYO, Japan — Nintendo opened its first museum in a renovated factory in Kyoto, showcasing the long history of the Japanese video game giant from playing cards to “Super Mario.” The company began life in 1889 producing Japanese playing cards called “hanafuda” as well as Western-style ones. Nintendo launched its first home video-game machines in 1977. Many […]
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