Rappler's latest stories on to do in the Philippines
[ANALYSIS | Point of Law] Will the Ease of Doing Business Act do the trick?
It takes an average of 13 procedures to start a business, 9 procedures to register property, and 22 procedures to build a physical establishment in the Philippines
[ANALYSIS] Ease of doing business: Why is the PH rank plummeting?
Under President Duterte's watch, we've gone down the global Doing Business ranking by 25 notches all in all – by far the largest decline in ASEAN
WATCH: For those of us who travel
We don’t only visit the places we go to but also the people we meet there and it’s important to reflect on the beauty we experience while we travel back to the places that give us so much
Near and around Metro Manila, go on these fun, romantic dates
Want to go a romantic date but can’t go too far from the metro? Here are some ideas
More success as PH karatekas bag 11 medals from Thailand Open
With two golds two silvers and 7 bronzes the Philippines finishes in 4th place in the overall standings
[Where I've Been] Magic hour at mesmerizing Lake Holon
It isn t easy to get there but once you arrive you are rewarded with serenity and peace at beautiful Lake Holon
12 best memories of my time in the Philippines
Once you visit some places in the world you get a feeling whether you’ll return to them or not But the Philippines is one place I ll always go back to writes English traveler Tommy Walker
El Nido, Palawan: Tips for the budget traveler
Traveler Mark Villaflor and his wife Camille have packed up and moved to El Nido Palawan Here are his top tips for your budget trip to the beautiful island paradise
First time in Cebu? Locals share awesome things to do in 24 hours
Visit Cebu s famous beaches go stargazing eat like a king Locals talk about what they would do if they had just 24 hours in Cebu
Tacurong, the city of goodwill (and great eats!)
My recent visit to the City of Goodwill brought me to places where locals usually dine Let s take a look at these great eats as well as the beautiful locations
Touring Davao Oriental's Subangan Museum
From an exhibit the bones of a 53 foot whale to its various displays Subangan Museum shows off many aspects of Davao Oriental
Biliran: The beautiful province you haven't discovered yet
It’s the perfect place to take in the rough beauty of the mountains waterfalls beaches and rice terraces
IN PHOTOS: The wonders of beautiful Lake Holon
Magical moments happen at peaceful serene Lake Holon
What to expect at KidZania, where learning and playtime meet
When your child enters KidZania he is entering a world that operates in KidZos and is governed by KidZania laws What will you see when you visit? Read on to find out
IN PHOTOS: Which of these 5 Palawan destinations will you visit next?
El Nido Coron San Vicente Taytay Puerto Princesa – what s next on your Palawan itinerary?
Breathtaking Nagsasa Cove, beauty from destruction
Over 20 years ago Mt Pinatubo spewed out dark clouds of ash that fell on Nagsasa Cove Today Nagsasa s shoreline is a beautiful beach now a popular tourist attraction particularly for campers
At stunning Lake Holon, peace and quiet await
Leaving Lake Holon is like leaving a friend who has become very dear to your heart
6 PH beach trips and the breathtaking views
There s no sand on these beaches – instead rocks and pebbles dot the spectacular views
[Part 7] British backpacker's PH adventure: Leaving the Philippines
As I arrived back in Manila I could already feel my heart growing a little bit heavy at the thought of leaving the Philippines so soon
[Part 5] British backpacker's PH adventure: My Pinoy guardian angel
Will survives an arduous swim while getting lost on the way to town in search of wifi
[Part 4] British backpacker's PH adventure: Street food in Manila
Will discovers isaw balun balunan betamax and more
[Part 3] British backpacker's PH adventure: Tattooed by Whang Od, the living legend
Tiny droplets of blood decorated my arm as slowly but surely Whang Od continued to breathe life into the design with her bamboo hammer
[Part 2] British backpacker's PH adventure: Caving in Sagada
I have been inside over thirty caves; this one topped them all thee times over
The enchanting blue river of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur
Every time the fairies touch the water say the locals it becomes clearer as the ripples disappear
Running in the darkness, breathtaking sunrise
We couldn t help but stare at the ocean of clouds stretching to the horizon lit lavender and saffron by daybreak
8 beautiful white PH beaches perfect for barefoot walking
Fine fine sand colors so vivid the place feels unreal See locations in Siargao Palawan Quezon and more
First impressions of the Philippines, and why we were sad to leave
You can come to Philippines for the beaches but what you ll get is so much more Two Brazilian travelers talk about what made them fall in love with the Philippines
IN PHOTOS: Beautiful caves in Cagayan Valley
Planning your next trip? Visit Cagayan to see these beautiful natural caves
Why you should give Manila a chance
The bottom line is Manila is big dirty crowded and loud It is also vibrant and full of historical sites and entertainment venues writes travel writer Bob Bales
German traveler's PH journey: Going off the beaten path
For three months I traveled the country in search of those hidden gems if you haven’t been to these places yet now is the time to discover them writes Philipp Dukatz
Overview: What you'll see at the City of Dreams Manila
Three hotels a dazzling variety of restaurants and more make up the newest attraction in Manila – the City of Dreams
Why the Philippines suits me
Since booking a trip to the Philippines in 2009 American traveler Bob Bales has been back 7 times Here he shares what he loves about the Philippines
Britania Islands, breathtaking paradise in Surigao del Sur
A group of beautiful untouched islands is Surigao del Sur s best kept secret specifically in the municipality of San Agustin
Spotlight on Sugar Beach, Sipalay's sweet surprise
Edgar Alan Zeta Yap uncovers the secluded but sensational doze and dive destination of Sipalay Negros Occidental 5 hours away from Bacolod and Dumaguete
German traveler's 20 reasons to fall in love with the Philippines
Filipinos know how to turn strangers into friends writes German traveler Sabrina Iovino
Palawan tops Conde Nast Traveler list of 'Top 30 Islands in the World'
The writeup specifically recommends a tour of the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River one of the 7 natural wonders of the world
Traveling around Philippines on a shoestring budget
If you are looking for travel ideas in the Philippines search no further
