Imelda Rahmawati

Grammy and Oscar-winning artist H.E.R. recently brought her signature warmth and pride to Jimmy Kimmel Live!, treating fans to a delightful conversation centered on her heritage, her childhood, and highly anticipated new career moves. The multitalented musician took the opportunity to loudly celebrate her Filipino roots, shedding light on the passionate community that has supported […]

New NAIA Infrastructure Corp. (NNIC) has confirmed that Air France is reinstating its non-stop service between Manila and Paris starting 19 October, restoring a direct European connection from the Philippines in time for holiday demand. The announcement follows a temporary seasonal suspension of the route, which the French flag carrier originally launched in December 2024 […]

The Philippines has once again been recognised as Asia’s Leading Dive Destination, marking its seventh consecutive win at the World Travel Awards (WTA). The country received the title during the WTA’s Asia and Oceania awards, continuing a run that began in 2019. The 2026 World Travel Awards record confirms the Philippines as the winner, with […]

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 […]