Seventy-five years ago to this day, Oct. 20, 1944, the legendary Gen. Douglas MacArthur led the massive amphibious landings of Allied Forces at Leyte Gulf during World War II, to start the liberation of the archipelago from…
A road trip to the Cagayan Valley is arguably among the most scenic and challenging drives in the archipelago. Even with the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEx) and the Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway (TPLEx), which bypassed congested portions of the…
There is a long-standing anecdote that the island province of Camiguin got its name from the phrase “come again” because of its allure worth coming back to. There could be an iota of truth to it,…
This quaint and quiet province is undoubtedly a well-kept tourism secret tucked in the interiors of the Cagayan Valley region. Gifted with natural wonders, Quirino can be a quirky destination worth a quick swing, which will surely…
The Thai capital of Bangkok is arguably one of the top Southeast Asian getaways with its rich culture, pulsating nocturnal colonies, and mouth-watering cuisine, not to mention the vehicular traffic which can rival our own Edsa gridlock.…
Back in the day when flying to the Bicol region was prohibitive, the overnight bus commute or driving through the Maharlika Highway was the only alternative. For thousands of motorists doing the long drive or commute everyday,…
Weekends are synonymous to driving to a nearby getaway for family bonding, almost always an inland resort, a beach, theme park, or a posh hotel. But due to the growing environmental awareness, people have been looking for…
Mention Davao, and instantly the iconic images of the durian, tropical fruits, waling-waling orchid, Mt. Apo, and the Philippine Eagle, come into mind. But aside from being the country’s biggest city, Davao also refers to the vast…
With repeated foreign travel advisories and the declaration of Martial Law in 2017, Mindanao has been painted in a bad light.…
Ask any grizzled road warrior about his favorite getaways, and chances are Subic is one of them. …
