Tourism
Cycling The Philippines | A lesser-known side of the country (Ep.1)
I arrived in the Philippines not knowing what to expect. I packed my gear and my bicycle and quickly drafted a plan to leave the city of Manila and head to Northern Luzon. — April 19, 2026
Inside Philippine’s Kinabayo Fiesta: Lechon, Parades & Spanish History | The Mark Of Empire
Experience the Kinabayo Festival, the ultimate Filipino fiesta where history is kept alive through dancing, chanting and feasting. Dapitan City’s famous tradition re-enacts the “mock battle” of Kinabayo — a dazzling street performance that honours the city’s defence against invasion during the Spanish colonial era. — March 23, 2026
Why The Philippines Is Struggling To Win Back Tourists
Philippines tourism is still struggling to bounce back, with safety concerns over crime and natural disasters adding pressure to a slow post-COVID recovery. In 2025, a viral travel ranking labelled the country the world’s most dangerous destination, amplifying those worries. — March 14, 2026
Saving the traditional stone houses of Batanes
For this special episode of Howie Severino Presents, the team travels to the northernmost province of the archipelago to look for the last traditional stone houses, a distinctive feature of Batanes that is rapidly disappearing. — December 15, 2025
Viral standoff at Philippines’ Mt Pinatubo exposes decades of Indigenous exclusion
On April 18, Indigenous Aeta protesters blockaded the trail to the Philippines’ Mount Pinatubo, a popular tourist attraction in an area recognized as Aeta ancestral land. — May 08, 2025
Insight 2025/2026 - Why Is the Philippines Losing Tourists?
- December 11, 2025
channelnewsasia.com
channelnewsasia.com
Tourists Go to Siquijor Island in the Philippines for ‘Magic’ Healing
- August 23, 2025
nytimes.com
nytimes.com
Viral standoff at Philippines’ Mt. Pinatubo exposes decades of Indigenous exclusion
- May 9, 2025
news.mongabay.com
news.mongabay.com