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Which Southeast Asian country named world's leading dive destination in 2025?

Which Southeast Asian country named world's leading dive destination in 2025?

The Philippines, known for its incredible biodiversity and pristine coral reefs, has been voted the world's leading dive destination at the 2025 World Travel Awards.
Asia's leading beach destination lags behind regional peers in tourist arrivals

Asia's leading beach destination lags behind regional peers in tourist arrivals

Asia's leading beach country condemns fatal shooting of 2 Japanese tourists

Asia's leading beach country condemns fatal shooting of 2 Japanese tourists

Asia's leading beach country vows to improve experience for foreign tourists

Asia's leading beach country vows to improve experience for foreign tourists

The Philippines, named "Asia's Leading Beach Destination" at the 2024 World Travel Awards, has pledged to invest in tourism infrastructure, boost connectivity and improve travel experience for tourists.
August 17, 2025 | 09:46 pm PT
Asia's leading beach destination welcomes 2.54 million foreign visitors in five months

Asia's leading beach destination welcomes 2.54 million foreign visitors in five months

The Philippines received 2.54 million foreign visitors in the first five months of this year, down 1.2% from the same period last year, lagging behind its regional neighbors.
July 4, 2025 | 10:00 pm PT
Southeast Asian country named world's most dangerous to travel

Southeast Asian country named world's most dangerous to travel

The Philippines ranked first on a list of 10 most dangerous countries to travel following a global survey conducted by U.K.'s financial comparison site HelloSafe.
June 13, 2025 | 08:00 pm PT
Asia's leading beach destination takes actions following increasing crimes against South Korean tourists

Asia's leading beach destination takes actions following increasing crimes against South Korean tourists

The Philippines has deployed Korean-speaking officers at tourist police desks following a string of violent crimes involving South Korean nationals.
June 2, 2025 | 07:06 pm PT
Asia's leading beach destination witnesses surge in arrivals from Middle East

Asia's leading beach destination witnesses surge in arrivals from Middle East

The Philippines, named Asia's leading beach destination, has recorded a sharp increase in tourist arrivals from the Middle East, driven by Muslim-friendly promotion campaigns.
May 19, 2025 | 04:51 pm PT
Asia's leading beach destination sees decline in April foreign arrivals amid safety concerns

Asia's leading beach destination sees decline in April foreign arrivals amid safety concerns

The Philippines recorded 450,493 foreign arrivals in April, a 2% decline compared to the same month last year, largely driven by a significant decrease in South Korean tourists due to safety concerns.
May 12, 2025 | 09:00 pm PT
Asia's leading beach country eases entry of digital nomads to boost tourism

Asia's leading beach country eases entry of digital nomads to boost tourism

The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has been authorized to issue digital nomad visas for foreign nationals seeking to temporarily reside and work remotely in the country.
April 27, 2025 | 04:29 pm PT
Asia's leading beach destination expects 30 million tourists during Holy Week

Asia's leading beach destination expects 30 million tourists during Holy Week

The Philippines, recognized as Asia's leading beach destination, is anticipating 30 million visitors during the Holy Week from April 13 to 20.
April 14, 2025 | 06:57 pm PT
Asia's leading beach country wins 'Destination of the Year' award

Asia's leading beach country wins 'Destination of the Year' award

The Philippines has clinched the "Destination of the Year" at the Routes Asia 2025 Awards held in Perth, Australia.
April 10, 2025 | 11:23 pm PT
Asia's leading beach country wins another recognition as world's best dive destination

Asia's leading beach country wins another recognition as world's best dive destination

The Philippines, crowned Asia’s Leading Beach Destination at the 2024 World Travel Awards in September, has emerged as the world's leading dive destination at the awards' November announcements.
November 27, 2024 | 04:50 pm PT
Public angered as Filipino mall cop throws puppy off bridge

Public angered as Filipino mall cop throws puppy off bridge

Many people have voiced their anger in the Philippines after a mall group in the country’s largest retail chain SM Group threw a puppy off a footbridge.
July 13, 2023 | 07:27 pm PT
 
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