Tourism office data show that around 5.73 million visited the Minor Basilica of Our Lady of Rosary of Manaoag alone. 

Aside from human health, pollution also has adverse effects on the environment, with fine particles settling on soil and water, potentially harming ecosystems and wildlife.

As Congress reconvenes Monday, House of Representatives leaders assured that the ratification of the proposed PHP6.352 trillion national budget for 2025 will be on top of its agenda.

Siargao Island in Surigao del Norte has once again been recognized as one of Asia's top destinations by a prominent international lifestyle magazine.

The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday warned the public against the purchase of "supposed" vaccines for mpox (formerly monkeypox).

In a report Thursday, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said the country bagged the title along with the Best Tourism Promotion Partnership Award during the dive event held from Aug. 1 to 4.