A major upgrade of the Bacolod-Silay Airport is expected to begin in 2027, with P400 million allocated for the terminal expansion. Read more »
A blue glow on a ship’s mast, a fireball rolling across a field and a light that leads travelers astray. The santelmo has haunted Filipino folklore for generations, but some sightings may have natural explanations. Read more »
An anthill, a swollen foot, and a trip to the albularyo. In Filipino folklore, disturbing a tiny elder’s home can bring mysterious illnesses, while a simple “tabi-tabi po” may help you avoid offending unseen spirits. Here’s the story behind the nuno sa punso, how it differs from the duwende, and what traditional beliefs say about usog. Read more »
The Philippines is sending 69 athletes to the 5th Asian Para Games in Nagoya, Japan, from October 18 to 24, aiming to surpass its previous medal haul despite the absence of chess. Read more »
Riyadh Air's new nonstop Manila route and Vietjet's upcoming Clark–Ho Chi Minh City service are part of a broader push to decentralize Philippine aviation, cutting travel time for OFWs in the Gulf and giving Luzon-based travelers easier access to international flights. Read more »
The mermaid’s scaly, less charming counterpart has a name borrowed from Hokkien and a surprising second life in Filipino grammar. Here’s what the syokoy is, what old stories say about it, and why you might want to stay away from its river. Read more »
