According to the Department of Health (DOH), Filipino and foreign visitors arriving in the country, now required to use an online contact tracking tool as the Philippines introduces an electronic arrival card or eArrival card. Following concerns from travelers who found the system “tedious” and “inconvenient,” the DOH stated that eArrival cards will replace its online contact tracking tool, One Health Pass. Starting November 1, pre-registration for eArrival cards will be required. Here’s a rundown of everything you need to know about the new platform.   HOW TO REGISTER FOR eARRIVAL CARD ..read more

Do you love Manok Inasal?  The Bacolod City Council has passed legislation designating Chicken Inasal as Bacolod’s important cultural property. According to the ordinance, TasteAtlas.com, an online food critic website that analyzes various foods and cuisines from around the world, ranked chicken inasal fifth best among all chicken meals around the world. They also stated on the website that “chicken inasal”, a “unique Filipino grilled chicken meal that originated here and become the hallmark food of the entire Visayas area” The law will be known as the “Chicken Inasal Cultural Property Ri ..read more

Doing your best is enough. You must excel. Philippine Science High School-Southern Mindanao Campus or PSHS -SMC scholars students from Tugbok, Davao won an International competition. They bagged  41 awards during the recent Thailand International Math Olympiad (TIMO) 2022 Heat Round. During the competition on October 23, 2022, the kids received 5 gold, 7 silver, 21 bronze, and 8 recognition prizes, according to PSHS-SMC. “The superb performance of PSHS scholars in math competitions. Both international and national, can be attributed mainly to the rigorous STEM curriculum that the PSHS Sys ..read more

According to Conde Nast Traveller’s (CNT) 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards, the Philippines came in at number 10 for Friendliest countries. The said rank is based on Condenast Travelers survey result after they asked its readers for the friendliest countries in the world. Based on their review: “the Philippines (made up of around 7,641 islands) inclusion is proof that the famous Filipino hospitality is alive and kicking. The country has often been praised for its seemingly effortless ability to lavish genuine hospitality on visitors, foreigners, or expatriates. Many people consider the Banaue Rice ..read more

Lami (Delicious). Limpyo (Sanitary). Lutong Balay (Homecooked). These are the three L’s that popularized this quaint and native inspired bungalow restaurant in Northwestern Cebu – Nang Linda’s Restaurant.   Nang Linda Restaurant’s new home is made of locally-sourced bamboo and coconut wood Popularly visited by its avid-diners and tourist for its mouth-watering Cebuano comfort dishes. Some of there famous food are Kalderetang Kanding, Humba Espesyal, Sisig, Balamban Manok and Balamban Liempo. It is also the home of the wildly favorite Manok Bisaya Espesyal – dubbed as the Best Manok Bisaya ..read more

This Christmas, mark your calendars and book your stays now as Belmont Hotel Mactan welcome guests on its soft opening starting December 16, 2022! Leading the 1.9 billion worth property with 550 rooms is General Manager, Johnson Del Valle. With two decades of local and international hospitality experience under his belt, he shares that “Choosing Belmont Hotel Mactan means enjoying a seamless business travel experience in a location that allows you convenient lifestyle options with quick and easy access to and from the city.” He also adds that “At the Belmont, we aim for guests to experience ..read more

If you have been to Argao, Cebu you definitely have tasted this delicacy. Argao, Cebu Argao is a first-class municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines, The town is located in the southeastern part of this province and is 68 kilometers from Cebu City. The town of Argao is being subdivided into forty-five barangays, and according to the 2015 census, it has a population of 77,366 residents. The people of Argao always welcome the local and foreign visitors with warm smiles to have an adventure in its mountains, caves, rivers, and other challenging terrains for active travelers and explore ..read more

December marks a milestone for Ulli’s Streets of Asia as it reaches its 9th year. Since opening in 2013, Ulli’s has served beloved dishes from the country’s Asian neighbors to the delight of Cebuanos.  Ullis Bestsellers Bestsellers include Daebak Chicken, a Korean fried chicken version, and Bibimbap, which is served in a hot stone pot. Starting this month, these dishes and more are available as Platters for takeout, perfect for potluck at the office or at home  this holiday season. For first timers, one cannot go wrong with a bowl of Laksa, a Singaporean staple, and Ba Boi Q, Pinoy ..read more

We are pleased to announce that the Department of Tourism will be launching the Bisita Be My Guest (BBMG) Program. It aims to engage the active participation of OFWs and Filipinos staying abroad. The BBMG is an incentivized promotional campaign for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) and Overseas Filipinos to invite foreigners to visit the country as part of its effort to promote the Philippines. Participating OFWs and Overseas Filipinos will be entitled to a raffle ticket and have a chance to win special prizes. They will also have a chance to avail discounts and special rates/packages from partn ..read more

Spread love this Christmas with your family as Subway ® brings back your favorite Mint Choco Chip Cookie, a sweet treat for your loved ones as you celebrate the holidays TOGETHER. Subway’s Mint Choco Chip Cookies are not only brought back due to popular demand but also because of its coolness that can make a thoughtful gift to people who matter to you and complement the warm feeling of home. Experience a joyful night with your family and friends with the fine balance of sweetness and freshness of Subway’s Mint Choco Chip Cookies to indulge as a must-have goody in your Noche Buena. It’s a perfe ..read more