DOT: Philippines welcomes over 1.2 million tourists
MANILA, Philippines — Over 1.2 million tourists visited the Philippines from January to March 5 this year, according to the Department of Tourism (DOT).
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Free MRT rides for women, all-female House session
MANILA, Philippines — Women and girls can enjoy free rides today at the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) and the Light Rail Transit Line 2 in line with the celebration of International Women’s Day.
lRT-1 Cavite extension 97% complete
MANILA, Philippines — The first phase of the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) Cavite Extension is 97 percent complete.
BOC seizes P3 billion vapes
MANILA, Philippines — Over P3 billion worth of alleged smuggled electronic cigarettes or vapes from China were seized from two warehouses in the cities of Parañaque and Malabon, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) reported.
Drag artist arrested anew over ‘Jesus’ act
MANILA, Philippines — Drag performer Pura Luka Vega was arrested anew on Thursday for performing as Jesus to the Catholic hymn “Our Father” in a bar last year.
‘Ban on e-bikes could worsen congestion’
MANILA, Philippines — Regulating electric vehicles like bicycles and tricycles or e-bikes and e-trikes could worsen road congestion in Metro Manila, a group promoting mobility and active transport warned.
Metro Manila LGUs formalize regulation of e-vehicles
MANILA, Philippines — All 17 local government units of Metro Manila will soon enforce ordinances regulating the use of electric vehicles and imposing fines on offenders.
Religious tourism thrives in Cebu
CEBU, Philippines — With historic churches where miracles are believed to have taken place, the province of Cebu has been drawing tourists and pilgrims wanting to affirm their faith in God.