International visitors to the Philippines in 2019 reached 8.26 million, a 15.24 percent growth over 2018’s 7.16 million arrivals. Almost all months, except January, registered double-digit growth rates, the largest of which was August at 27.54 percent while December recorded the highest volume at 776,798. “This heralds a new milestone in the country’s tourism history,…
The Philippines’ Boracay’s White Beach was recently named the ninth best beach in Asia in TripAdvisor.com’s 2019 Travelers’ Choice Award. The recognition came following the island resort’s reopening after it went through a six-month intensive rehabilitation last year. The 10.32 square-kilometer island reopened its beaches to tourists on October 26, 2018. Boracay, even while under…
The Philippines conquered the most prestigious beauty pageant in the universe with Catriona Gray proclaimed as Miss Universe 2018 title-holder out of 93 other contestants from countries around the world. The Miss Universe 2018 coronation night was held on Monday, December 17, 2018 in Bangkok, Thailand. In her winning answer about her experience working in…
The London Fashion Week (LFW) takes place in London twice a year, showcasing over 250 designers to a global audience. The House of Ikons featured an all-children fashion show on September 16, 2018. The theme: “Be Unique Be You” opened the show with an inspirational message against bullying. About 100 children, including Filipino youngsters, walked…
Ferdinand Montoya is the first Filipino to join Meatopia, the United Kingdom’s biggest grilled meat cookout and considered a legendary event for food lovers in the UK held at Tobacco Dock, London on August 31, 2018. Budgie, as he is more popularly called, joined a powerhouse lineup of 47 other chefs from around the world…
National Basketball Association Cleveland Star Jordan Clarkson performed the significant task of carrying the Philippine flag during the festive 2018 Asian Games opening ceremonies at Gelora Bung Kar No Stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia on August 18, 2018. In an interview with Philippine Daily Inquirer, Clarkson said: “I have never done something like that and that…
Raising the Philippine flag yet again in the field of music and artistry, the University of the Philippines (UP) Singing Ambassadors were proclaimed as the overall grand champion at the 64th International Habaneras and Polyphony Competition held in Torrevieja, Spain. The UP Singing Ambassadors won the top slot among the 12 short-listed choirs from 11…
A South Korean choir sings “Bayan Ko” advocating Filipino music. (Uploaded on Facebook about five years ago)…
The Philippines’ Tanduay Rhum was named the best-selling rum in the world, beating the popular Bacardi and other international brands. According to Tanduay Rhum, its newfound global status was based on a ranking released by think tank Drinks International (http://drinksint.com/). “We have a great product to offer the world and the world finally recognized it,”…
Filipinos continue to snatch the spotlight in every international competition around the world, particularly in the fields of music and dance. In an issue of the Philippine Star, Filipinos awarded and acknowledged for their dedication and passion for their respective careers have been highlighted. Music: • Sarah Geronimo — Best Filipino Act in the 10th…
