Society

After the world tour of ITZY, Westlife and Coldplay in the Philippines, what’s next on the list?

As the rituals of beauty have improved and transformed throughout the ages, the year 2024 introduces makeup trends that incorporate glam and natural styles into the aesthetic scene.

La Union tourism and economy stand to benefit from its hosting of the World Surf League International Pro at Urbiztondo Beach, to be attended by some 250 professional surfers from the Philippines and abroad on Jan. 22 to 28.

The aroma of different eggplant dishes and desserts, colorful costumes of street dancers, and the usual hospitality of this town greeted residents and visitors to the Talong (eggplant) Festival 2024 on Friday.

An array of scheduled meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions is expected to bring the total of tourist arrivals in Legazpi to 1.2 million this year.

The tourism sector in Palawan posted significant gains in 2023, with an almost 90 percent increase in tourist arrivals compared to the previous year.

The Western Visayas International Open Water Swim Circuit, set in picturesque Sipalay City, Negros Occidental on Feb. 18, promises to elevate local tourism and spotlight coastal conservation.

Iloilo City unveils the Cultural Heritage and Educational Research Center at Iloilo Science and Technology University in La Paz district.

Anticipating a crowd of 200,000, the 2024 Dinagyang Festival kicks off on Jan. 21, culminating in grand highlights on Jan. 27-28.

Negros Oriental’s provincial government commits to doubling tourist arrivals this year with an assertive tourism campaign.