Filipinos still need visa to visit Japan

The Japanese Embassy in Manila has clarified that it is not lifting visa requirements for Filipinos who want to travel to Japan, disputing earlier reports that Philippines and Tokyo are forging a visa-free travel agreement. In an advisory posted on its website, the Embassy said a visa is still needed for nationals of Philippines, Indonesia, […] More here: Filipinos still need visa to visit Japan

10 places in Baguio that remind us why it’s still ‘Little America’

BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – Ah, Baguio. The city, a popular tourist destination and well-known for its cooler climate, is also rich with history. Here's a quick tour of a few spots that remind us of these connections to American presence in the Philippines. Burnham Park ... More here: 10 places in Baguio that remind us why it’s still ‘Little America’

Report: HK exec says lowering of black travel alert on PHL not influenced by Manila's regret

Hong Kong's lowering of the security travel alert on the Philippines was not influenced by the recent visit there of a contingent led by Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada to express "regret" over the 2010 Manila hostage tragedy. More here: Report: HK exec says lowering of black travel alert on PHL not influenced by Manila's regret