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Pag-IBIG Fund gives MPL borrowers, employer representatives chance to win up to ₱50,000 in cash prizes

Pag-IBIG Fund members who avail of a Multi-Purpose Loan (MPL) now have an added chance to win cash prizes of up to ₱50,000, as the agency launches two raffle promotions that also recognize employer representatives who help Filipino workers access their benefits. The Loan to Win promo for member-borrowers and Hatid Pana-Loan promo for Fund Coordinators and Employer Representatives will give away a total of...
Updates

What are the best travel gadgets Filipinos should pack in 2026?

Somewhere in every Filipino group chat before a trip, someone always asks the same question: "sino may extra power bank?" It's not really about...
Tech

Which luxury hotels in the Philippines offer the best value for money?

There's a particular kind of disappointment that comes from paying luxury prices and getting a merely nice room. It happens more often than it...
Leisure

What are the best road trip routes in the Philippines for 2026?

There's a specific kind of trip that doesn't show up well in a flight itinerary — the one where the drive itself is half...
Travel

What Are the Biggest Philippine Tourism Developments Happening in 2026?

If you've tried to plan a Philippine trip this year — or you're just someone who works in or around the industry — you've...
Travel

What is mindfulness travel and why is it growing in the Philippines?

Somewhere between the third "must-see" attraction and the fourth group photo, a lot of travelers hit the same wall: they come home more tired...
Travel

What Filipino Cultural Traditions Are Still Practiced Today?

The first time I tried to explain "utang na loob" to someone outside my family, I gave up halfway through and just said, "it's...
Arts and Culture

How to Spend a Perfect Weekend in Manila, Philippines

Manila is often seen as a gateway to the Philippines, but spending a weekend in the country's capital reveals a destination filled with history,...
Food

How to Plan a Philippine Island-Hopping Trip for 2026

The Philippines is home to more than 7,600 islands, making it one of the world's most exciting destinations for island-hopping adventures. From white-sand beaches...
Travel

Best Things to Do in Manila for First-Time Visitors

For many travelers, Manila is simply the gateway to the Philippines. While many continue to destinations like Boracay, Palawan, or Cebu, those who spend...
Food

THE PHILIPPINES NAMED BEST RETIREMENT DESTINATION

By Mondrein Mikolei Lizarte Morning in the Philippines often begins slowly. The sea is calm, tricycles hum through quiet streets, and the air carries a...
Features

PAGKAMBOAN: HONORING THE DEAD AND SPIRITS OF ANCESTORS IN TABAWAN ISLAND, TAWI-TAWI

By Roel Hoang Manipon Every year, residents of Tabawan Island gather for one of their important celebrations, the Pagkamboan. Those living or working in other...
Arts and Culture

THE REIMAGINING OF THE PANGASINAN CAPITOL COMPLEX

By Roel Hoang Manipon As the sun dipped into the horizon of the Lingayen Gulf, a new spectacle began to unfold at the Pangasinan Capitol...
Features