Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco expressed gratitude. She thanked the President for recognizing tourism. It is a key sector in uplifting Filipino lives through employment and livelihood.
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Pokémon Fans, Get Ready! New Games and Adventures Incoming!
The Pokémon Company has just dropped some exciting news! Get ready for new games on Nintendo Switch, the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 and mobile devices. Aims to help kids grow and thrive by using Pokémon to boost intellectual potential.
Makes developing critical thinking skills fun and rewarding.
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Israeli Film Festival Spotlights Women
The 18th Israeli Film Festival is coming to the Philippines, which centers on women. The film festival will be held from July 24 – 27, 2025. You can watch the films at the BHS Cinemas in Central Square, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City. The cinema admission is free.
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KORO, A National Choir Competition to Champion OPM
NCCA launched KORO. The first national choir competition. This event aims to uplift OPM.
Filipino music continues to evolve and inspire. NCCA’s Linggo ng Musikang Pilipino remains a vital platform. It celebrates the country’s vibrant musical heritage. It brings together creators, performers, and audiences. They unite in a chorus of national pride.
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Pump the Heart on Philippines 2nd National CPR Day
The Philippines is stepping up its commitment to saving lives. The Philippine Heart Association (PHA) celebrated the 2nd National CPR Day on July 17. It also marked PHA’s decade of the CPR-Ready Philippines Campaign (CPR-Ready PH). While the CPR Act (RA 10871) became law in 2016, the PHA has proactively promoted its importance. To commemorate the day, the PHA reprised “Usapang Puso sa Puso,” a nationwide simultaneous broadcast.
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Travel Madness Takes Over SMX!
Travel enthusiasts, rejoice! The 12th Travel Madness Expo (TME) opened its doors today, July 11th. It’s one of the biggest travel events in the Philippines. The expo runs until July 13th.