Carly Rae Jepsen Travels to New York, Paris and Tokyo in Music Video for 'Run Away With Me'

Carly Rae Jepsen really really really really really loves to travel as seen on the music video of her latest single “Run Away With Me.” The video started out with a trip to Paris featuring the Canadian singer travelling from the airport to several tourist landmarks in the City of Lights. Her stops included the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe, as well as fun shots...

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Ringo Starr to the Philippines: Send the World 'Postcards from Paradise'

It was 1966 when the Beatles last visited the Philippines. Most of us were not yet born that time when the global phenomenon ruled the music charts everywhere...

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Aguinaldo Shrine Comes to Life with Video Mapping Show

  The Department of Tourism uploaded a video of The Aguinaldo Shrine when it came to life on the eve of the Philippine Independence Day. The historical 18th century mansion of the first Philippine President Emilio Aguinaldo illuminated with a vibrant light show that night through a “projection mapping,” similar to the 3D mapping on the facade of The Venetian in Macau. The...

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Department of Tourism Releases Nostalgic TVC for IloIlo

The Department of Tourism is now putting the spotlight on the Western Vizayas province Iloilo. They released a TV commercial earlier this month to promote the province as a destination where the "past is always present....

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Up-and-Coming Vacation Spot 'Borawan' Gets Spotlight

Before the end of the summer season, broadcast journalist Anthony Taberna visits Borawan beach, an up-and-coming vacation spot in Padre Burgos, Quezon to examine what the place has to offer and how tourism uplifts the lives of the local residents tomorrow (May 29) in “Tapatan ni Tunying.” Coined from the names of two top Philippine getaways, Borawan is known for its...

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Hotel Review: Nara Hotel in Nara, Japan

Classic and elegant--these are the two words that best describe Nara Hotel in Nara Japan. This 106-year-old hotel has been my home in Japan for 4 days and 3 nights. Nara Hotel was founded in 1909 to serve as a “state guest house” in the southern-central region in Japan that is located on a hill in the postcard pretty Nara Park. To date, this hotel has accommodated a number...

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Everland Resort in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea

Although daytime temperature in Seoul for the month of January ranges from -3 to 6, it really did not snow during my 1 week stay in the city. Or perhaps it did (while I’m sleeping) at dawn around 4:00am when temperature is at its lowest -9 degrees. So we decided to travel to Everland Resort at Gyeonggi-do province south of Seoul where the upper hills of the theme park are...

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Hotel Review: Bijuu Residence in Kyoto Japan

We travel to discover new things and to gain new perspective. And most of the time, our adventures are about stepping our feet to popular landmarks or tourist spots and setting our eyes to something beautiful and mesmerizing. We perceive hotels as just a place to sleep.Last month when I went to Kyoto, Japan, I was fortunate to be accommodated by the beautiful Bijuu Residence,...

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Osaka: Japan’s Food Capital

Do you want to visit Japan but feels like Tokyo is so overrated? Why not come and visit Osaka? Discover this unique destination where Japan’s conservative culture perfectly meets its modern and urban lifestyle. If you want to explore a place filled with good food, booming night life, ancient and modern architecture, historical landmarks and friendly people,...

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Cebu Pacific Marks 100M Trips, 100M Stories, 100M Juans

Cebu Pacific Air marks 100M Trips, 100M Stories, 100M Juans Cebu Pacific Air recently flew its 100 millionth passenger, Yelen Bontuyan, from Cebu to Manila, marking a major milestone in its 18-year airline history. As CEB’s 100 millionth guest, Yelen received PHP100,000 as well as 100 tickets to any domestic or international destination, during a special inflight...

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Filipino Talents Star in Music Video for Hong Kong Disneyland Campaign

“Tayo’y managinip kasama ang mga bituin, at ang lihim mong ginto ay ating tuklasin…,” Hong Kong Disneyland Resort recently announced the release of a new song tailor-made for the Philippine market, titled “Find Your Light.” It is a song produced by an all-Filipino cast - written by the park’s very own Music Director, Rony Fortich, with vocals performed by Raki Vega and...

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Drew Arellano Travels Siargao, Bukidnon, Palawan and Hokkaido in Month-Long Anniversary Special of 'Biyahe ni Drew'

This March, Biyahe ni Drew dares all biyaheros to leave their comfort zone, review their travel bucket lists and TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT! Professional traveller and most recent DOT’s Tourism Star awardee Drew Arellano goes to four scenic and memorable locations to celebrate Biyahe ni Drew’s 2nd anniversary. March 6: Siargao To kick off this month-long anniversary celebration,...

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