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New Medical Facility Coming to Boracay as The Medical City Teams Up with Megaworld

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 26, 2024

MANILA, Philippines — Visitors and residents of Boracay will soon have access to improved healthcare on the island, as Megaworld Lifestyle Malls teams up with The Medical City to build a new medical facility. This clinic will be located in Newcoast Beachwalk, part of Megaworld’s Boracay Newcoast township, and will provide emergency care, outpatient services, […]

New Zealand Airport Limits Hugs to 3 Minutes for Goodbyes

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 25, 2024

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — A New Zealand airport now says goodbye hugs at the drop-off zone should last no longer than three minutes! This unique rule at Dunedin Airport was meant to keep traffic moving but quickly went viral. “To keep things running smoothly, we set a ‘Max hug time 3 minutes’ sign,” explained Daniel […]

GCash Launches ‘Travel Now, Pay in 24’; Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Top 20 Features

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 24, 2024

In the Philippines, GCash Launches a new promotion called GGives, making it easier for travelers to book flights. With GGives, you can pay over 12 months with no down payment and no credit card needed! For 20 years, GCash has been working hard to make life easier for everyone. It started as a simple way […]

Top Asian Travel Trends: Visa-Free Countries and Boutique Hotels

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 23, 2024

SENTOSA, Singapore — Travelers in Asia are focusing on boutique hotels in countries that don’t require visas, according to the latest travel trends from marketing and booking sites. These travel trends were discussed at the TravMedia Summit Asia 2024, held on Sentosa Island in Singapore. The panel was led by Aditi Sawhney from Mastercard, along […]

Palawan Named One of the World’s Best Islands for 2024, Joining Three Others on the 2025 Shortlist!

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 22, 2024

SENTOSA, Singapore — Palawan, a popular vacation spot, has made it to Travel + Leisure’s 2024 World’s Best Islands list, coming in at number 13. It also ranks fifth in Asia, following the Maldives, Phu Quoc in Vietnam, Bali in Indonesia, and Koh Samui in Thailand. The top five islands on the World’s Best Islands […]

Step Inside the First Disney Cruise in Asia: A Magical Disney Adventure!

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 21, 2024

Welcome aboard the Disney Adventure, the very first Disney Cruise ship to start sailing from Asia! It will begin its magical journey from Singapore on December 15, 2025. At a big event in Singapore, Disney shared exciting details about the ship, which will have seven fun areas inspired by Disney movies that everyone will love! […]

Filipino in Seattle: From Dishwasher to Restaurant Owner, Shares Journey of Hard Work and Success

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 20, 2024

SEATTLE, USA — Gregorio Rosas, a Filipino in Seattle, began his American journey in 1979 as a dishwasher at The Turf, a diner in the famous Pike Place Market. Orphaned and rescued by a kind-hearted Jewish warehouse owner, Rosas worked tirelessly every day, starting at 5 a.m., to make ends meet. Fast-forward to 2001, through […]

Cebu wants more international artists to perform after LANY’s 3-night concert!

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 19, 2024

In Cebu, Philippines, after the amazing success of the American pop rock band LANY’s three-night concert, the city is looking to bring more international artists to perform. Marga Nograles, who is the Chief Operations Officer of the Tourism Promotions Board, said that LANY’s concert shows how much people in Cebu love international music. Nograles shared, […]

Disney Adventure Cruise to Sail Around Singapore in December 2025!

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 18, 2024

Big news for Disney fans! The Disney Adventure cruise is coming to Singapore, and it will be the very first Disney Cruise Line ship to call Asia its home. Starting on December 15, 2025, the ship will set sail from Singapore, offering an exciting adventure at sea. The announcement was made during a special Disney […]

Massive Rooster Building in Negros Occidental Wins Guinness World Record

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 17, 2024

MANILA, Philippines — A giant rooster-shaped building in Negros Occidental has been officially recognized by Guinness World Records as the “largest building in the shape of a chicken.” This huge structure, owned by businessman-politician Ricardo Cano Tan, is over 114 feet tall, about 92.5 feet long, and nearly 40 feet wide. It’s not just for […]

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