Mark your calendars as the 26th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta takes flight on February 13 to 15, 2026, bringing three days of color, energy, and sky-high excitement to New Clark City in Tarlac. This upcoming edition is set to be one of the biggest yet, featuring 22 new special-shaped balloons, the highest number in its history, with pilots flying in from the United Kingdom, United States, Belgium, Netherlands, Macedonia, Switzerland, Germany, and Brazil.
Who says chores have to be boring? This season, world’s #1 smart home appliances brand Midea is making everyday moments exciting with its Discover, Shop, Fly promo, inviting everyone to bring happiness home, find joy in chores, and score the ultimate football adventure!
Catch the bigger and better WORLD TRAVEL EXPO, now on its 9th year, on October 17–19, 2025, at SPACE, One Ayala, Makati City, and on November 14–16, 2025, at Manila Bay.
The Ber months have arrived, bringing with them the excitement of reunions, festive celebrations, and long-awaited getaways. It’s the time of year when families come together, friends reconnect, and many Filipinos look forward to a well-deserved break after a busy year.
Visa, a world leader in digital payments, has released its latest annual report on digital remittances, Money Travels: 2025 Digital Remittances Adoption Report, which was based on responses from 44,000 senders and receivers across 20 countries and territories, including the Philippines. The report presents findings on the latest remittance trends around the world, including Asia Pacific, a key region in the $905 billion global remittance landscape.
Visa (NYSE: V), a global leader in digital payments, is driving economic growth and promoting tourism and financial inclusion in the Philippines with the launch of automated, contactless fare collection systems across Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3). This modernization initiative, in partnership with the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and industry collaborators, marks Visa’s third major transit project in the country and will benefit over 350,000 daily commuters.
Whether you are a balikbayan seeking to reconnect with your roots or a foreign tourist eager to explore the local hotspots and hidden gems, one thing’s for sure: the Philippines is the place to be this summer.
With its plethora of shopping and dining options and exciting attractions only a two-hour flight away, Hong Kong has become almost synonymous with ‘vacation’ for many Filipinos. Style icon and actress Kylie Versoza is no exception, falling for the city’s timeless charm and returning to the iconic city for some R&R.
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With the surge in outbound travel demand from The Philippines, visa applications submitted for various countries are higher than ever. With this increased demand for visa application appointments, scammers pose as employees or associates of the organisation; or agents and intermediaries who sell appointments, issue fake appointment letters, or claim to influence positive visa decision, etc. to embezzle innocent visa applicants.
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