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A scenic view of Albay countryside with Mayon Volcano at the background

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Rediscovering Bicol’s Charm: The Revived Naga-Legazpi Train Journey

Rediscover Bicol's beauty on the revived Naga-Legazpi train route, a scenic and affordable journey through the heart of the region.

LakbuysDecember 27, 2023

Aerial view of an island in Coron, Palawan

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Philippines Triumphs at World Travel Awards 2023

The Philippines added four prestigious accolades to its already impressive collection at World Travel Awards 2023.

LakbuysDecember 7, 2023

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PH Transport Hub with Free Google WiFi

Google expanded its Google Station free public WiFi to over 400 locations in the Philippines to include airports, seaports, and other transport hubs from 50…

LakbuysJuly 26, 2019

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Most Powerful Passport in Southeast Asia for 2019

The Singaporean passport is the most powerful in Southeast Asia (and the world) ranking first in the 2019 Henley Passport Index in its third-quarter update…

LakbuysJuly 5, 2019

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Taiwan extends visa-free entry to Filipinos

Filipinos can continue to enjoy visa-free travel for 14 days to Taiwan until July 31, 2020. Taipei, in a July 2 statement by the Taipei…

LakbuysJuly 3, 2019

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Halsema Highway no longer PH’s highest point

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has identified a portion of the Kiangan-Tinoc-Buguias Road in Tinoc, Ifugao as the highest elevation of the…

LakbuysMarch 22, 2019

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LTFRB Opens 28 New Premium P2P Bus Routes

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) opens 28 new Premium Point-to-Point (P2P) Bus Service routes under Memorandum Circular 2019-010 released this month. New…

LakbuysMarch 17, 2019

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Top 25 Best Beaches in Asia 2019 – Interactive Map

Four Philippine beaches, two each from Boracay and Palawan, made it to TripAdvisor Traveler's Choice Award - Top 25 Best Beaches in Asia 2019 list.Despite…

LakbuysMarch 8, 2019

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Honesty bus? Yes, for real!

From honesty stores, to honesty cafes, now comes an honesty bus. G-Liner Bus Company starts today, July 28 a trial of an honesty pay system…

LakbuysJuly 28, 2018

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New Palawan airport in San Vicente inaugurated

The Department of Transporation (DOTr) and the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) inaugurated the San Vicente Airport (SVA) in Palawan today, May 10.…

LakbuysMay 10, 2018

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New Bohol airport to open in August

The New Bohol International Airport in Pangalo Island, dubbed as the "country's first eco-airport," is set to open in August 2018 according to the Department…

LakbuysMay 7, 2018

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Long weekend ahead, May 14 declared holiday

Malacañang declared May 14 a special non-working holiday nationwide to allow voters to take part in the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections. Long weekends also…

LakbuysMay 5, 2018