Bernard Supetran

DOT honors top Mimaropa stakeholders Manila, Philippines - The Department of Tourism recently feted outstanding individuals and public and private stakeholders in the Mimaropa Region who provided valuable support to the efforts to contain…

Manila, Philippines -- Welcome the Year of the Metal Rat and feast on the special dining offerings of The Bellevue Manila, the leading luxury hotel in the southern metropolis, for the Chinese Lunar New Year. On January 25, the…

Manila, Philippines -- Celebrate the merry Holiday Season at Belmont Hotel Manila and Savoy Hotel Manila with the “Christmas Serenade”, a nightly musical treat featuring the Scala Chamber Orchestra. From Dec. 16 to 24, the…

Sarangani, famed for its “Fighting Senator” Manny Pacquiao, has the unique distinction of being one of the country’s youngest provinces and at the same time, one of the oldest. This Old World charm takes center stage once more as it…

Cebu is synonymous to Sinulog Festival, Spanish-era houses and churches, its finger-licking lechon and seafood, and powdery beaches, among others. This November, the Queen City of the South will unveil a different facet as it hosts the…

What is Quirino Province famous for? Quirino may not be a top-of-mind destination for the jaded traveler or at the lower list of those making rounds (and social media posts) of the country’s 81 provinces. But if you are looking for a…

Reasons why Compostela Valley should be your next getaway With its long name and under-the-radar destinations, Compostela Valley is arguably among the underrated provinces in the popular Davao Region. Nicknamed ComVal, it was carved out of…

Discovering the Wonders of Sarangani Sarangani Province, Philippines -- Everytime Manny Pacquiao climbs the ring for a boxing match, he is introduced as the “Fighting Congressman / Senator from Sarangani”. But long before he became a…