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Ely Buendia just lent his classic song for this video that will make you smile behind your masks

Updated as of Apr 04 10:53 PM

An Eraserheads anthem takes on a much larger meaning in the context of the COVID-19 crisis. By ANCX Read more »

Sapat na ayuda hiling laban sa matinding epekto ng COVID-19 sa Bohol

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 04 06:28 PM

MAYNILA - Tiniyak ni Bohol Governor Arthur Yap na makararating ang ayudang ipaaabot ng national government sa lahat ng mahihirap na pamilyang naapektuhan ng coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic sa probinsiya. Read more »

6 apps to boost your travel skills

Kara Santos
Updated as of Mar 30 12:45 PM

Why not take this downtime to gain new travel skills or knowledge for future trips? Here are a few apps you might want to consider downloading to pass the time at home while learning something new. Read more »

A beach without tourists amid Luzon lockdown

Domcar Lagto, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 28 08:08 PM

The Nasugbu coastline is seen without tourists amid the COVID-19 pandemic on Saturday. Read more »

Japan suspends visas in Philippines, 10 other countries amid COVID-19 spread

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 27 05:57 PM

MANILA - Japan announced Friday it was suspending visas issued in the Philippines and 10 other countries in Southeast Asia, Middle East and Africa until the end of April due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Japanese foreign ministry said.  Read more »

Over 2K foreign tourists desperately trying to exit PH amid lockdown and rise in COVID-19 cases

Updated as of Mar 23 03:37 PM

The DOT already assisted over 3,000 foreign nationals, but with over 2,000 still stranded, much work remains. By TIMI NUBLA Read more »

'Strings attached': Governments offer financial lifelines to airlines, at a price

Jamie Freed and David Shepardson, Reuters
Posted at Mar 20 02:19 PM

Shattered airlines were left counting the cost of government support as politicians in the United States and New Zealand set out conditions for bailouts needed to absorb the shock of coronavirus.  Read more »

Boracay bans tourists due to coronavirus fears

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 18 07:06 PM

The municipality of Malay in Aklan which covers Boracay Island will deny entry to tourists starting Thursday as it places the town under general community quarantine to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Read more »

Tour company appeals to BIR to move tax filing deadline amid COVID-19 Luzon lockdown

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 17 07:02 PM

MANILA - The Bureau of Internal Revenue should defer the deadline for the filing of income tax returns to give businesses more time to prepare all necessary documents amid the COVID-19 lockdown imposed over the whole of Luzon, a tourism firm said on Tuesday.  Read more »

Brawling monkeys, wandering deer: Blame coronavirus

Annie Roth, The New York Times
Posted at Mar 17 04:22 PM

Large populations of wild animals are sustained almost entirely on treats handed out by tourists in a variety of Asian countries. But over the past few weeks, the flow of tourists has been reduced to a trickle as a result of quarantines, travel restrictions and a general reduction in visitors put in place to stop the spread of the illness.   Read more »

P27.1 billion spending plan readied vs COVID-19, says finance dept

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 17 12:38 PM

The government allotted P27.1 billion to fund measures against the COVID-19 pandemic and mitigate its economic impact, the Department of Finance said late Monday. Read more »

Stranded airline passengers get help from DOT, LGUs amid Luzon quarantine

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 17 12:33 AM

The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Monday said recovery flights will help transport stranded airline passengers amid the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon. Read more »

Summer 2020: Go on a volcano adventure hike in Camiguin

Kara Santos
Posted at Mar 15 10:33 AM

Looking for something new to do after basking on white sand beaches and visiting the sunken cemetery in Camiguin? How about going on an adventure hike up a volcano? Read more »

DOT: Allow hotels, restos to operate on ‘limited scale’ amid metro quarantine

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 14 08:40 PM

The Department of Tourism on Saturday urged local government units in Metro Manila to allow hotels, restaurants and other establishments such as groceries, convenience stores and drugstores to operate on 'limited scale' as the 'community quarantine' in the region draws near. Read more »

Bohol implements 5-day 'community quarantine'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 13 04:53 PM

Bohol province will temporarily seal its borders for a week as part of its "preventive measure" against the spread of COVID-19. the provincial government said Friday, a day after President Rodrigo Duterte said the capital region would be placed on lockdown. Read more »

Budget Boracay seeks to ride out COVID-19 'calamity'

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 13 03:57 PM

Boracay is turning to price cuts to survive as the coronavirus outbreak slashed tourist arrivals, setting back its recovery from a 6-month long shutdown 2 years ago.   Read more »

Broadway theaters forced to go dark on coronavirus fears

Jill Serjeant, Reuters
Posted at Mar 13 01:00 PM

Broadway theaters, among New York's biggest tourist attractions, were shut down for a month on Thursday in a bid to limit the spread of the coronavirus in the city.   Read more »

China shuts down Mt. Everest over coronavirus

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Mar 12 06:41 PM

China has canceled permits for Mount Everest because of the coronavirus, expedition organizers said Thursday, ahead of the spring climbing season on the world's highest peak. Read more »

EU warns against 'economic disruption' after Trump Europe travel ban

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Mar 12 05:04 PM

The EU will on Thursday assess the travel ban on Europe imposed by US President Donald Trump, European Council President Charles Michel said, adding: "Economic disruption must be avoided."  Read more »

It may not be the best of times for business in Boracay, but it still knows how to party

Bam V. Abellon
Updated as of Mar 12 05:51 PM

Tourism numbers have steadily declined for the Philippines’ once wildly popular party island. Do its residents, business owners, and entrepreneurs see hope in the horizon? Read more »