Imelda Rahmawati

To understand the ghost stories of the Philippines, one must first appreciate the rich cultural history that formed them. Philippine folk beliefs do not exist in isolation. Instead, they are the product of centuries of oral traditions, indigenous animism, and Spanish colonial influence. Long before Spanish ships arrived on the archipelago in the sixteenth century, […]

DreamWorks Animation is bringing Filipino folklore, mythology and family stories to the big screen with Forgotten Island, an animated adventure centred on friendship, memories and two best friends finding themselves in a rather unexpected place. The film follows Jo, voiced by Filipino-American singer H.E.R., and Raissa, voiced by Liza Soberano. The two friends become stranded […]

Planning a trip to the Philippines often means choosing between busy cities, quiet beaches and outdoor adventures. Cebu makes that decision easier by bringing many of these experiences together. Located in the Central Visayas, Cebu combines an urban centre with historic landmarks, offshore islands, beaches, marine life and waterfalls. For travellers planning their first Cebu […]

Apple has revealed local pricing for the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max and its first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, giving Filipino consumers an early look at how much the new devices will cost in the Philippines. The iPhone 18 Pro starts at ₱94,990 for the 256GB model, while the iPhone 18 Pro […]

The Philippines has expanded its MICHELIN Key hotel selection to nine properties in 2026, up from five hotels recognised in the inaugural 2025 selection. The latest selection, announced on 18 September, includes two hotels with Two MICHELIN Keys and seven with One MICHELIN Key. Raffles Makati was promoted from One Key to Two Keys, while […]

The Philippines has officially chosen its film for the 2027 Oscars, and it is Rafael Manuel’s Filipiñana, a debut feature that has already made waves on the international film festival circuit. The film has been selected as the Philippines’ entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the 99th Academy Awards. It was chosen […]

Motorists along MIA Road in Pasay City found themselves in the middle of an unexpected rescue operation on Wednesday, 2 September, when two runaway dogs darted into oncoming traffic. The pair, later identified as Joe, a male Pomeranian, and Sethie, a female Pug, had managed to slip away after the lock on their enclosure broke. […]

For 2026, the Philippines has another reason to be on beach lovers’ itineraries. Entalula Beach in El Nido, Palawan, was named the world’s best beach in the 2026 World’s 50 Best Beaches ranking. The list was compiled with input from more than 1,000 travel professionals, with Entalula taking the top position ahead of beaches in […]