Pag-IBIG contributions to increase by February 2024

This adjustment is aimed at "sustaining the needs of its members" and will have a positive impact on the benefits received by the members.

4,000+ Domestic Helpers get free magical Sundays in Hong Kong Disneyland

Expressing gratitude, Michael Moriarty particularly recognized the Filipino cast members of Disney, constituting the second-largest group within the Disneyland family.

Thailand’s Revenue Department improves VAT refund for tourists to reduce queues

The Revenue Department of Thailand has improved the criteria of value-added tax (VAT) refunds for tourists to reduce the queues to declare their purchase, effective December 1, 2023.

1st Mahanakhon 3×3 Basketball League kicks off on January 7, 2024

Alongside witnessing dazzling basketball skills, attendees will have the chance to win fabulous prizes, courtesy of our generous sponsors and the organizing team.

‘Fake husband’ prevented from leaving NAIA on Christmas Eve

“We suspect he might be traveling after being illegally recruited to work abroad, hence the story and the fake document."

Chiang Mai hails as safest city in Southeast Asia, Davao comes next

Chiang Mai of Thailand has outperformed Davao City in the Philippines as the safest city in Southeast Asia. Davao is now second with Singapore as third.

Filipino man shot by Hongkong police over noise complaint

The police officers went to a flat where a group of Filipinos were reportedly drinking and being rowdy.

Bangkok ASEAN Film Festival to be hosted at Paragon Cineplex from January 20-25

Admission to the festival is free, and more information can be found on the Facebook fan page "Bangkok ASEAN Film Festival."

TAT proposes to extend 45-day visa-free until end of 2023

Thailand is aiming for 25 million visitors and the 45-days visa on arrival extension will help make it possible according to TAT.

Thailand-Myanmar border in Mae Sot border reopens after three years

Thai and Myanmar nationals can once again cross the border between Thailand’s Tak province and Myanmar’s Myawaddy town through the 1st Thailand-Myanmar Friendship Bridge at the Mae Sot border crossing. 

Thailand maintains ‘fully-reopen’ entry rules

Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Health, H.E. Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, said “International travellers arriving in Thailand are not required to show proof of vaccination.”

300 baht tourist fee to be imposed in June

Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has announced plans to begin collecting a 300-baht fee from foreign tourists arriving in the country starting in June. 

Bangkok taxi fares to increase starting Jan 15

The flag-fall for ordinary taxis remains at 35 baht but the fare for subsequent kilometres has been increased by 1 baht.

Thailand’s new entry regulations prompt tourists to cancel trips, tour agencies say

"These regulations affect tour operators as unvaccinated tourists have cancelled their trips to Thailand,"

PHL BI braces for new Aklan-Taiwan international flights

Tansingco said that the inaugural flight from Caticlan to Taipei by Royal Air is scheduled on December 13.

PhilHealth increases premium contributions by 4.5% starting 2023

The premium contributions will be collected from those earning at least P10,000 monthly.