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<title>Philippine Courier News &#45; : Travel / Adventures</title>
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<title>Binondo Food Trip: Where to Eat in the World’s Oldest Chinatown</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Binondo food trip guide: a walking route through Manila&#039;s Chinatown, what to order, dated prices in pesos and a budget of PHP 500 to 600 each in a group. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2026 21:00:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Simbang Gabi 2026: Dates, Meaning and Where to Attend Abroad</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Simbang Gabi 2026 runs from 16 to 24 December, with evening Masses from 15 December. What the novena means, last year&#039;s Manila Mass times, and where Filipino communities held it abroad, city by city. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2026 21:00:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>NAIA Terminal 3 Guide 2026: Airlines, Transfers, Food and Arrival Tips</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Which airlines use NAIA Terminal 3 in 2026, where to catch every taxi, Grab and bus, terminal fee and travel tax, eGates and eTravel, food by level and hotels across the road. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 21:00:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>The Philippines in December: Weather, Festivals and Where to Go</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Dry in the west, wet in the east, cool in the mountains. Region-by-region December weather, the typhoon tail, 2026 holiday dates, the Giant Lantern Festival and where to go, with prices in pesos and dollars. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 21:00:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>The, Philippines, December:, Weather, Festivals, and, Where</media:keywords>
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<title>Philippine Holidays 2027: Every Long Weekend and How to Stack Leave</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The official Philippine holidays 2027 list, the 7 long weekends that need no leave, and how 9 leave days turn into 28 days off, plus where to fly abroad. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Last&#45;Minute Undas Trips 2026: Where You Can Still Go</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Last minute Undas trips 2026 with real fares: Cebu and Boracay round trips under PHP 5,000, the 1 November counter-flow trick and the rental scams to avoid. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Last-Minute, Undas, Trips, 2026:, Where, You, Can, Still</media:keywords>
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<title>Balikbayan Travel Checklist: Coming Home for Christmas 2026</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Everything to sort before flying home for Christmas 2026: the OFW Pass, real baggage allowances, Customs and cash limits, eTravel, and which NAIA terminal you land in. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:00:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Balikbayan Box vs Excess Baggage vs Cargo: The Real Cost Comparison</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ A sea box costs about PHP 110 a kilo from California. Airport excess can cost PHP 1,500. Here is the real per-kilo comparison for Christmas 2026, and the BOC rules. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Undas Long Weekend 2026: Where to Go and What It Costs</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Undas 2026 is 31 Oct to 2 Nov. The best undas long weekend trips from Manila, Cebu and Clark, with bus, ferry and flight prices in PHP checked Sept 2026. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Piso Fare Total Cost: What a PHP 1 Ticket Really Costs</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ A PHP 1 fare to Cebu really costs about PHP 903, and Singapore about PHP 4,080. Here is the full receipt, line by line, with every figure sourced. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Best Time to Book Flights from the Philippines (2026 Data)</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Booking windows by route from Manila, real peso fare spreads for 11 routes, the seat sale catch, and why the 40 day figure everyone quotes is a template. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Bruno Mars Concert 2027 Philippines: Complete Travel Guide</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Bruno Mars plays the Philippine Arena on 15, 16 and 18 May 2027. Ticket prices, how to get to Bulacan, where to stay, and what concert day actually costs. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>When to Book Christmas Flights from the Philippines</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Your deadline for December 2026 flights, real PHP fares out of Manila, why Christmas splits into two peaks, and the seat sale that will not cover your dates. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>From Kuwait OFW to Penguin Author: Kach Medina Umandap</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Kach Medina Umandap went from an OFW desk in Kuwait to 195 countries and a Penguin book. Her MIBF 2026 launch, plus tickets, transport and where to stay. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>15 Best Affordable Family Getaways Near Manila for Every Kind of Family</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Your next adventure may be closer than you think! This guide features the top 15 spots for affordable family getaways near Metro Manila! These nearby trips are perfect for balikbayans, guests, OFWs, and remote workers coming home to the Philippines. Spend more time with family without booking another flight. 10 Popular Affordable Family Getaways Near […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 21:00:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>7 Best Islands to Explore in the Philippines in October</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Exploring the Philippines in October can be a rewarding experience if you don’t mind a little rain. October is part of the country’s low travel season. The month invites fewer crowds and better rates, which means you can visit islands without the usual heat. You just need to know where to go and remember some […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:00:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Best, Islands, Explore, the, Philippines, October</media:keywords>
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<title>Museo it Akean, Pastrana Park: Windows to Aklan&amp;apos;s Heritage and Culture</title>
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Museo it Akean, Kalibo, Aklan
Museo it Akean
Kalibo is Aklan’s capital municipality. How the town got its name calls for a number of stories, but the one with some backing is the story about the “baptism of the thousand.”
In 1569, when Spanish conquistadors Miguel Lopez de Legazpi and his grandson Juan de Salcedo were in Panay, the Ati natives sought their help to drive away the marauding tribes of the neighboring Mindoro Island, to which they emerged victorious.






 

Alongside their triumph over the Ati’s aggressors, Christianity, which the conquistadors brought in with them, also won the souls of the natives when they were subsequently converted and baptized—the Christianization of a thousand Atis whence the name Calivo, from the Aklanon phrase “sanka libo,” meaning “one thousand,” was derived.
&quot;Calivo&quot; painting displayed at Museo it Akean
A painting depicting this historic moment is displayed on the mezzanine of the main staircase of Kalibo’s local museum, Museo it Akean (Museum of Aklan).
The museum is housed in a two-story edifice that the Spanish authorities built in 1882. Then called Escuelahan it Hari (King’s School), which was a school house serving Kalibo and the adjacent town’s populace, the building served different functions over the decades, including a garrison during the war, before it became the Museo in 1980.






Touring around, when we reached Museo’s topmost floor, one of the staff suggested that he take a picture of me with the protruding rear of the pediment, where the building’s flagpole sits atop. “That (pediment), Sir, is the only surviving portion of this building,” he pointed out as he narrated about the earthquake in the mid-1980s that wrecked the century-old structure.
The author at the only surviving portion of the original building






Within the walls of the historical building, one would learn everything about the province of Aklan: its geography, colonial and pre-colonial history (both the factual and those proven by scholars to be fabricated), its people, Aklanon cuisine, arts, and cultural heritage, the province’s social achievements, the local crafts, and the economy. Museo it Akean also highlights Kalibo&#039;s tourism industry.
Narrative displays inside Museo it Akean






Artworks and other artifacts inside the museum
Where I started the day of touring the town was where I gained information about where to go, what to experience, where to eat, and whether a local delicacy was in season or not during the time of my visit.
Artifacts at the second floor of the museum
Pastrana Park, Notable Aklanons
Statues of national heroes, Jose Rizal and Andres Bonifacio, are both staple sights in town centers across the Philippines. They either stand in local government halls or amidst public squares. But in Kalibo’s extensive Pastrana Park, a pensive Rizal and a valiant Bonifacio got company, because the plaza is also home to the monuments of some Aklanons (or Akeanons, in the local dialect) who were significant figures in their fields during their respective eras.






Expanse of Pastrana Park and Kalibo Cathedral behind
Gabriel M. Reyes, a Kalibo native born in 1892, was the first-ever Filipino Archbishop of Manila. He assumed the post in 1949 after the death of Michael James O’Doherty, the Irish prelate who held the office for the longest period of 33 years. Following a lengthy list of Spanish bishops before them, Reyes was Manila archbishop until his death in 1952. He was 60.
The non-government organization that manages Museo it Akean is named after Reyes. His monument is a historical marker unveiled in the park in March 2022 by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP).
Gabriel Reyes monument
Few steps from the Garbiel M. Reyes marker, two freedom fighters from World War II stand guard by the town’s WWII Veterans Monument—an obelisk which is also a common sight in historical plazas around the country. Capt. Gil Meñez Mijares and Col. Pastor C. Martelino were Aklanon war heroes who never wavered from the fight against the Japanese enemies. As a result, they both died a slow, painful death because of their adamant commitment to the nation during the dark times of Second World War.









Pastor Martelino monument
Gil Mijares monument
Back inside the Museo, alongside Reyes, Martelino and Mijares are other notable Aklanons featured in the galleries. Jaime Lachica Sin, a Catholic prelate like Reyes and one of the leading personalities during the 1986 People Power Revolution, was born in New Washington, the town next to Kalibo. Cardinal Sin, as he was widely known, was both a key figure in the historic people power rallies of 1986 and 2001, which overthrew the presidencies of Ferdinand Marcos Sr. and Joseph Estrada respectively. He was the Archbishop of Manila during both times of political crisis in the Philippines.
Jaime Cardinal Sin






Godofredo P. Ramos, &quot;The Father of Aklan&quot;
The Spaniards evacuated Kalibo in late December 1898. After just a few months, battles again ensued when the Americans invaded Panay Island. When the Americans took over in 1901, a civil government in Capiz, which included Aklan as one of its districts, was established. Aklan formed part of Capiz until 1956, when then President Ramon Magsaysay signed the law which created the Province of Aklan. Its author, Godofredo P. Ramos, who also served as Aklan’s governor and later, an Appellate Judge, was regarded as the “Father of Aklan.” To the unfamiliar, Ramos may somehow ring a bell because Caticlan Airport, the nearest gateway to Boracay, is officially named after him.

Visit Aklan&#039;s museum
Address: 11 Martelino St, Kalibo, Aklan
Opens: Monday-Friday, 8:00AM - 4:00PM
Entrance Fee:- Adults - Php 50.00- Students, Sr. Citizens and PWDs - Php 20.00 - Foreign Tourists - USD 1.00
Contact: (036) 268 9260 / Museo it Akean (Facebook page)


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<title>Empowering the Bagobo Tagabawa Tribe through the GRIND Program</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Contents

A group of people doing a dye extraction trainingSource: https://www.ptri.dost.gov.ph/programs-and-projects/philippine-silk-s-t-program/9-transparency-seal/482-dost-ptri-and-dost-xi-host-natural-dye-training-for-bagobo-tagabawa-ip-women
The Grassroots Innovation for Inclusive Development (GRIND) Program aims to uplift marginalized communities by fostering sustainable, locally-driven innovations. One such community benefiting from this initiative is the Bagobo Tagabawa tribe of Barangay Binugao.
Located in Davao, this indigenous group is featured on the talk-of-the-town science tourism TV show, Science Pinas. In this article, explore how the GRIND Program empowers the Bagobo Tagabawa tribe, bridging the gaps in skills, livelihoods, and cultural preservation.
Keep Reading » ]]></description>
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<title>Around Kalibo, In Search of Aklan&amp;apos;s Delicacies</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Inubarang manok sold at a carinderia in Kalibo
Days before I went to Aklan, I asked my frequent traveler friends about where, in its capital municipality and gateway Kalibo, could I sample Aklanon food. “Try Saylo Cuisine,” suggested by a fellow travel blogger. Saylo, according to him, serves authentic Aklanon dishes.
So, from Aklan&#039;s local museum, Museo it Akean, where I learned a lot about the delicacies through its galleries and stories from its friendly staff, I hailed a tricycle to take me to the said restaurant. But, unfortunately, where Saylo supposedly stood was now occupied by a samgyeopsal house. It had ceased operation even before the pandemic, according to the waitress from that Korean barbecue restaurant.
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<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 23:31:58 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Dinawis at Mercato: Joyful Holiday Evenings at Azalea Hotels &amp;amp; Residences Baguio</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/dinawis-at-mercato-joyful-holiday-evenings-at-azalea-hotels-residences-baguio</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Entrance to the Dinawis at Mercato
Every year from November to December, when holiday cheer blankets Baguio along with its foggy weather, the city holds Ibagiw Festival, a cultural celebration that started when Baguio was designated as a UNESCO Creative City for Crafts and Folk Art in 2017. In Baguio, the cold, concluding months of the year highlight not only the holiday spirit, but also the city&#039;s creative identity.
This was my second time joining other media friends in the immersive Ibagiw Festival. We spent the days mainly for a food and art crawl, where we visit restaurants and cafes with limited-time art installations by its featured local artists. There were also art exhibits, workshops, and craft markets scattered around the city during the festival run.
Azalea Hotels and Residences Baguio
For this year&#039;s fest, we stayed for a couple of nights at the alpine-themed Azalea Hotels and Residences Baguio, where holiday nights turn the property into a festive hub of lights and creativity.
Along with the vibrant decors and Christmas installations, one of the highlights of &quot;Pasko sa Azalea&quot; (Christmas in Azalea) is their evening bazaar called Dinawis at Mercato. When night falls, the hotel&#039;s front garden and playground, located just beside the entrance driveway, transforms into a shopping, dining and entertainment haven that is open both for all hotel guests and walk-ins.
Pasko sa Azalea
&quot;Dinawis&quot; means grill (or grilling, or grilled) in Kankanaey, one of the spoken languages in the Cordillera region. Traditionally, dinawis is food served during special gatherings and get-together occasions in Benguet, and is shared while socializing with other villagers or while watching cultural dances and rituals.
Street foods, starred by the season&#039;s staple puto bumbong and bibingka, Baguio&#039;s pasalubong goodies, refreshing booze and juice drinks, cheap deals on handicrafts, ukay clothes and accessories, and live acoustic jam and free-for-all karaoke entertainment. These things make Azalea a perfect spot to spend some quality time with the family and friends, all while relishing the city&#039;s cool, highland climate.
Puto bumbong and bibingka stall
Beers and liquors
Azalea&#039;s annual mercato is not like any other. Each food and thrift stall was put up and being managed by their own employees, providing additional income to the people behind every great stay in Azalea.
One of the food stalls at Dinawis at Mercato
The hotel&#039;s front yard is also dotted with glowing artworks-stained-glass pieces by Marge DC Gomez, whose works adorn Azalea&#039;s grounds for how many holiday seasons already. Her creations feature colorful impressions of Christmas symbols such as the Three Wise Men, the Star of Bethlehem, singing angels, sheep and shepherds, garlands and holiday presents.
Stained glass artworks displayed at the gardenChristmas-themed stained glass artworks
These illuminated glass panels stand in harmony with the bazaar booths. Some of it extends to the driveway, fringing the hotel entrance and adding to the facade&#039;s festive glow.
Through this kind of collaboration, Azalea provides a wider platform for local artists like Marge, where they can exhibit their craft and show the world why Baguio City is a cradle of artistry.
Marge DC Gomez, local Baguio artist
Visit Dinawis at Mercato 2025 which runs on these dates from 4:00 PM-9:00 PM:FRIDAYS &amp; SATURDAYS: December 5-6, 12-13DAILY: December 19-31
Azalea Hotel is located at No. 7 Leonard Wood Loop, Baguio City, near Teacher&#039;s Camp and just a few minutes away from Burnham Park, Session Road and SM City Baguio.
Christmas installations at Azalea Residences Baguio
All photos that appear in this blog post is captured by Marboy Sayno of The Beauty of the Philippines.
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<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 23:31:57 +0800</pubDate>
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<title>Tigayon Hill, Kalibo: History, Nature Trip and Stories of Enchantment</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/tigayon-hill-kalibo-history-nature-trip-and-stories-of-enchantment</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Tigayon Hill and Caves in Kalibo, Aklan
After my kakanin shopping spree at Kalibo&#039;s public market, I hailed a tricycle that brought me to the next tourist spot in town. Norman, the cheerful driver I chanced upon as I exited the market&#039;s searing alleys, eventually became my reliable tour guide for the rest of the day. He even took me to places that I was not able to cover in my pre-trip research.
READ ALSO: Around Kalibo, In Search of Aklan&#039;s Delicacies
Around three kilometers from the town proper lies our first stop, Tigayon Hill, the highest elevation and the only hill in the coastal town of Kalibo.
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<title>Public Holidays Philippines 2026 for Smart Trip Planning</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/public-holidays-philippines-2026-for-smart-trip-planning</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Ever tried booking a trip during a Philippine holiday? You know the struggle: sky-high flight fares, fully booked hotels, and endless crowds. But don’t worry! With the right strategies, you can enjoy your public holidays in the Philippines without paying too much or feeling anxious. This guide gives you the complete holiday list! Plus, get […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 23:29:01 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Easy Philippine Passport Renewal for OFWs and Digital Nomads</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/easy-philippine-passport-renewal-for-ofws-and-digital-nomads</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ This is an easy Philippine passport renewal guide for OFWs and digital nomads in 2026. Please note, as of April 2026, processing your passport now takes 10-15 working days. Issuance takes longer because of supply chain problems affecting passport materials. This makes it even more important to plan. So, if you’re planning to go abroad […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 23:29:00 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Top 20 Ultimate Pasalubong from the Philippines That Everyone Loves</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/top-20-ultimate-pasalubong-from-the-philippines-that-everyone-loves</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The best pasalubong from the Philippines to bring abroad includes iconic Filipino snacks, sweets, and delicacies that capture the flavors of home. Popular choices include dried mangoes, polvoron, ube jam, banana chips, and other unique treats that can only be found in the Philippines. These thoughtful gifts are perfect for sharing Filipino culture, flavors, and […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 23:29:00 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Ultimate Emergency Kit Philippines Guide for Earthquake and Typhoon Preparedness</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/ultimate-emergency-kit-philippines-guide-for-earthquake-and-typhoon-preparedness</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ What happens after an earthquake or typhoon hits the Philippines? The power’s out. The internet’s down. Clean water is lost. And all of that can happen in a matter of minutes. That’s why preparing a reliable emergency kit that Philippine residents can depend on is very important! For any traveler, having the right kit is […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 23:29:00 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Philippine Festivals 2026: The Best Festivals in the Philippines You Can’t Miss</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/philippine-festivals-2026-the-best-festivals-in-the-philippines-you-cant-miss</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Festivals in the Philippines are not just famous… They’re vibrant and joyful! Imagine a grand parade of people dancing in tribal finery. Filipino traditions come alive through music, dance, and cultural caregiving passed down across generations. Many OFWs look forward to them because it’s a chance to reconnect with home. Some festivals focus on faith […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 23:29:00 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dante Ulanday - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Interfaith peace march in Jerusalem counters rising violence and division</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/interfaith-peace-march-in-jerusalem-counters-rising-violence-and-division</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ JERUSALEM (OSV News) — Holding placards calling for “justice,” “trust” and “peace,” religious leaders led hundreds of peace activists, Jews, Muslims, Christians and Druze in a march in Jerusalem May 18,…
The post Interfaith peace march in Jerusalem counters rising violence and division first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 21:00:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy, Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV urges confirmation candidates to ask Holy Spirit for gift of perseverance</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/pope-leo-xiv-urges-confirmation-candidates-to-ask-holy-spirit-for-gift-of-perseverance</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ VATICAN CITY (OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV has encouraged young Catholics preparing to receive the sacrament of confirmation to ask the Holy Spirit for the gift of perseverance, warning that…
The post Pope Leo XIV urges confirmation candidates to ask Holy Spirit for gift of perseverance first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 21:00:05 +0800</pubDate>
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<title>Lawsuit continues to challenge Biden&#45;era regulation adding abortion to pregnant worker protections</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/lawsuit-continues-to-challenge-biden-era-regulation-adding-abortion-to-pregnant-worker-protections</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ A group of Catholic ministries asked the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit to block a federal agency from enforcing an abortion provision in regulations meant to add workplace protections for pregnant workers.
The post Lawsuit continues to challenge Biden-era regulation adding abortion to pregnant worker protections first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 21:00:05 +0800</pubDate>
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<title>Safe environment, sainthood causes and Sacred Heart on agenda for US bishops’ meeting</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/safe-environment-sainthood-causes-and-sacred-heart-on-agenda-for-us-bishops-meeting</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The nation&#039;s Catholic bishops have a full agenda for their annual spring meeting, with topics including safe environment protocols, sainthood causes, the Synod on Synodality and the consecration of the U.S. to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
The post Safe environment, sainthood causes and Sacred Heart on agenda for US bishops’ meeting first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<title>Vance ‘looking forward to reading’ Pope Leo’s AI encyclical</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/vance-looking-forward-to-reading-pope-leos-ai-encyclical</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ WASHINGTON (OSV News) — Vice President JD Vance said May 19 during a press briefing at the White House that he is “looking forward to reading” Pope Leo XIV’s upcoming first…
The post Vance ‘looking forward to reading’ Pope Leo’s AI encyclical first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 21:00:05 +0800</pubDate>
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<title>Vatican sets up commission on artificial intelligence</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV approved the new body as the Vatican prepares for his first encyclical, expected to address artificial intelligence through the lens of Catholic social teaching. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy, Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV: AI communication must preserve ‘human voices and faces’</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The pontiff marked World Communications Day by urging technology to remain centered on human dignity. ]]></description>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV to visit France in September, including a stop at UNESCO headquarters</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The visit will mark the pope&#039;s fifth international apostolic journey. ]]></description>
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<title>Leo XIV greets young people who fled war&#45;torn Gaza and will continue their studies in Rome</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/leo-xiv-greets-young-people-who-fled-war-torn-gaza-and-will-continue-their-studies-in-rome</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Through a special program sponsored by the Diocese of Rome, Sapienza University and the Sant&#039;Egidio Community, 72 young people from Gaza will be able to continue studies cut short by the war. ]]></description>
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<title>The Catholic Church&amp;apos;s response to AI — so far</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ As anticipation builds for Pope Leo XIV&#039;s first papal encyclical, recent teachings reveal the contours of a Catholic approach to artificial intelligence. ]]></description>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV appoints Capuchin priest and former missionary to lead Florida diocese</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The pope also accepted Wednesday the resignation of Bishop Frank J. Dewane, 76, who led the Diocese of Venice, Florida, since 2007. ]]></description>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV warns students against the ‘great lie’ fueling youth anxiety</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/pope-leo-xiv-warns-students-against-the-great-lie-fueling-youth-anxiety</link>
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<title>Pope Leo prays where St. John Paul II was shot on feast of Our Lady of Fátima</title>
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<title>Vatican says SSPX faces excommunications for ‘schismatic’ bishop consecrations</title>
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<title>Vatican urges religious leaders not to be ‘complicit through silence or fear’ amid division</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Vatican’s message for Vesak calls Buddhists and Christians to promote an “unarmed and disarming” peace rooted in truth, compassion, and mutual trust. ]]></description>
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<title>New Mexico diocese fights Trump push to seize pilgrimage site for border wall</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (OSV News) — A New Mexico diocese is citing a breach of religious freedom protections, as it pushes back against the Trump administration’s efforts to seize land from a pilgrimage…
The post New Mexico diocese fights Trump push to seize pilgrimage site for border wall first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 21:00:05 +0800</pubDate>
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<title>US bishops’ consecration of nation to Sacred Heart of Jesus affirms ‘our reliance on God’</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ How might you help a nation in political turmoil celebrate its 250th anniversary and the unlikely creation of the first large-scale, self-governing republic in the modern world?
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<pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 21:00:05 +0800</pubDate>
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<title>USCCB campaign bolsters Catholic media as ‘critical need’ for its evangelizing mission intensifies</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Sharing the Gospel means &quot;we must be present in digital spaces,&quot; and an annual collection by the nation&#039;s Catholic bishops aims to bolster those efforts, said the bishop spearheading the initiative.
The post USCCB campaign bolsters Catholic media as ‘critical need’ for its evangelizing mission intensifies first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 21:00:05 +0800</pubDate>
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<title>Voting rights: A people of hope in the long journey toward justice</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ When, as a society, we better enable the participation of people in shared civic and social endeavors, we affirm their participation as an expression of their God-given dignity.
The post Voting rights: A people of hope in the long journey toward justice first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy, Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>New Georgia law praised for criminalizing clergy sex misconduct in pastoral care</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/new-georgia-law-praised-for-criminalizing-clergy-sex-misconduct-in-pastoral-care</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ (OSV News) — A new Georgia law criminalizing clergy sexual misconduct involving those under their pastoral or spiritual care is drawing praise from Catholic advocates, with one expert calling the…
The post New Georgia law praised for criminalizing clergy sex misconduct in pastoral care first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 21:00:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy, Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>‘Congratulations!’ What moms want to hear in facing challenging or unexpected pregnancies</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/congratulations-what-moms-want-to-hear-in-facing-challenging-or-unexpected-pregnancies</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ In this month of celebrating mothers, what do expecting moms truly want to hear when they share the big news?
The post ‘Congratulations!’ What moms want to hear in facing challenging or unexpected pregnancies first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 21:00:06 +0800</pubDate>
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<title>Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s Regina Caeli address given May 10, 2026</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The following is the full text of Pope Leo XIV&#039;s Regina Caeli address given May 10, at St. Peter&#039;s Square.
The post Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s Regina Caeli address given May 10, 2026 first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 21:00:06 +0800</pubDate>
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<title>Pope warns main threat common to religion and science is denial of objective truth</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV pointed out that both science and the Church clearly teach that caring for the planet is threatened by the irresponsible exploitation of both people and the natural world. ]]></description>
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<title>Haitian prime minister meets Pope Leo, inaugurates new Vatican embassy</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/haitian-prime-minister-meets-pope-leo-inaugurates-new-vatican-embassy</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The new embassy of Haiti to the Holy See, inaugurated Sunday near the Vatican walls, marks a deepening of diplomatic ties amid ongoing political crisis in the Caribbean nation. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy, Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope names U.S. Bishop Lopes to lead Australia’s Anglican ordinariate</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Personal Ordinariate of Our Lady of the Southern Cross in Australia is one of three Anglican ordinariates. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy, Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV urges Christians, Muslims to turn indifference into solidarity</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The pontiff warned that constant exposure to images of suffering can “dull our hearts rather than stir them.” ]]></description>
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<title>California governor announces free diaper program for newborns, a first in US</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/california-governor-announces-free-diaper-program-for-newborns-a-first-in-us</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ (OSV News) — Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-Calif., announced May 8 a first-in-the-nation program to provide 400 free diapers to every newborn in the state. California, he said, will partner with Baby2Baby,…
The post California governor announces free diaper program for newborns, a first in US first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<title>Can intelligent extraterrestrial life exist? Here’s what Catholic thinkers have to say</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The U.S. is disclosing alleged encounters with &quot;unidentified anomalous phenomena,&quot; or UAPs; but the existence of extraterrestrial life is not new for Catholics.
The post Can intelligent extraterrestrial life exist? Here’s what Catholic thinkers have to say first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<title>12 saints who were also mothers</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ There are dozens of Catholic mothers whom the Church has canonized for their faith, charity and holy virtues.
The post 12 saints who were also mothers first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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