DAVAO ORIENTAL – Baganga, a municipality in the province of Davao Oriental, is gaining recognition for its delectable lechon baboy (roast pig), drawing customers from near and far who seek the distinct taste of this local delicacy. Whether local residents or visiting tourists and customers from neighboring areas, many are on the lookout for the […]
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Indak Indak highlights Mindanao culture and colors
DAVAO CITY — The four-hour Indak Indak sa Kadalanan on Saturday highlighted this year’s 38th Kadayawan Festival, the street dance showcased the colorful culture and colors from different tribes all over Mindanao fostering unity and celebrating diversity. The vibrant and culturally rich city of Davao has eleven (11) major tribes which is distributed all the […]
DOT rescinds another P124.45 million contract with DDB
DAVAO CITY — The DDB Philippines, the ad agency figured in the controversial “Love the Philippines” promotional video lost another P124.45 million contract with the Department of Tourism (DOT) as the later rescinds the contract. This was revealed by Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco on Tuesday when OFW party-list Rep. Marissa del Mar Magsino brought up […]
Hundreds fete at Kapalong’s 4th Hab-hab Festival
DAVAO CITY — Hundreds came to witness the kick-off ceremony of the 4th Hab-hab festival in Kapalong town, Davao del Norte on Monday, showcasing the heritage culinary with an array of colorful, delicious food and delicacies produced and sold in town and its neighboring locality. The Hab-hab Festival is a platform for local food merchants […]
Lami-Lamihan Festival Celebrated in Lamitan City, Basilan
LAMITAN – The vibrant Lami-Lamihan Festival is currently underway in Lamitan City, showcasing the local government’s initiatives and the community’s exquisite crafts. The month-long celebration involves active participation from all residents of Lamitan City. Yesterday, a grand parade took place, featuring the enthusiastic participation of schools, police personnel, and members of the military. The event […]
2nd Bay Deep Freediving Festival Held in Mati
DAVAO ORIENTAL – The 2nd Bay Deep Freediving Festival took place in Pujada Bay, Mati City, Davao Oriental yesterday, June 18. Various freediving organizations from across Mindanao participated in the event. Freediving groups such as Glide Freediving and Spearfishing from Samal Island, Northmind Freediving from Cagayan de Oro, OBX from Tagum and Davao, Sarbay Freedivers […]
Immigration to travelers: Be honest
DAVAO CITY — “Be honest” this is the advise of Bureau of Immigration (BI) commissioner Normal Tansingco to travelers to avoid complications at the airport. Tansingco in a statement Monday said travelers must be honest with their identities and avoid lies as these are red flags or doubtful signs that may affect their international trips. […]
Siargao’s 13th int’l fishing tourney kicks off
DAVAO CITY — The 13th Siargao International Game Fisihing competition oficially started this morning, April 21. Surigao del Norte Representative Francisco Joe Matugas II, in a media interview said more than 60 professional anglers from different countries have registered for the event. Competing anglers arrived for the four-day tournament which resumes three years after it […]
S Korean national arrested for posing as Pinoy
DAVAO CITY — Immigration officers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) apprehended a South Korean national who tried to leave the country using a Philippine passport. Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco said the 43-year-old man whose name was withheld was arrested while awaiting a Philippine Airlines flight to Phnom Penh, Cambodia at NAIA Terminal 2 […]
Camiguin records 19,000 tourists during Holy Week 2023
Camiguin island province once again proved that it is one of the Philippines’ most visited islands when it logged 19,000 visitors from April 1-9 2023. Camiguin’s Holy Week ‘Panaad’ 0r Pledge of Walk, a pilgrimage act for Catholics that involves walking around the island’s 64-kilometer circumferential road that ends up in an ascent to old […]
PH Immigration records 45k arrivals on Easter Sunday
DAVAO CITY — The country recorded more than 45,000 passenger arrivals on Easter Sunday, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported Monday. Commissioner Norman Tansingco said the increase in the arrival and departure of passengers is expected at the tail end of the holidays. “The high number of arriving and departing passengers shows that the travel […]
23,000 flock to Dapitan’s Easter Sunday celebration
Sun, fun, and rock ‘n roll on the beach is how Dapitan City amps the ante for the post Covid-19 pandemic Easter Sunday Celebration, as the city reveals the Christian world’s second most favorite celebration next to Christmas time. Easter Easter, also called Pascha or Resurrection Sunday, is a Christian festival and cultural holiday commemorating […]
Mati City wows tourists on Easter Sunday
DAVAO CITY —- “Wow” this how local and foreign tourists say while the beautiful dancing fountain at the baylwalk of the city center on Easter Sunday night. Mayor Michelle Rabat sayd “Our people and the tourists deserve something for their eyes after the lenten break, a thing we prepared for everyone on Easter Sunday.”‘ The […]