GH Mall ignites the Lunar New Year with 2nd Lion Dance Competition

Celebrate culture, skill, and spectacle this Lunar New Year at GH Mall’s South Wing Atrium!  On February 8, 2026, the 2nd Lion Dance Invitational Competition returns, now recognized as a Gold Winner in the IBA Stevies 2025, solidifying its reputation as one of the country’s most prestigious lion dance events.

In partnership with Pawchester and Huang Lion & Dragon Dance Group, GH Mall transforms into the ultimate arena for the nation’s most elite lion dance troupes. The competition will feature two thrilling divisions, each competing for a ₱50,000 grand prize:

Junior Division: A showcase of exceptional young talents and rising stars

Pro Division: High-intensity, heart-stopping performances by seasoned masters

Experience gravity-defying stunts, booming drum rhythms, and a vibrant display of Filipino-Chinese cultural pride. Whether you’re a tradition enthusiast or just seeking world-class entertainment this Lunar New Year, this is the event to witness.

Don’t miss your chance to see this award-winning spectacle live on February 8, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the GH Mall South Wing Atrium. Bring your cameras, gather your friends, and immerse yourself in a performance that has captivated audiences nationwide.

Korea Tourism Organization Showcases Korea's Spring Wonders at Travel Tour Expo 2026

The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) Manila invites Filipino travelers to discover the beauty of Korea this spring at the Travel Tour Expo (TTE) 2026. With cherry blossoms in full bloom, vibrant cultural activities, and exciting K-pop events, this year’s campaign highlights April’s Holy Week as the perfect time to experience Korea’s breathtaking spring landscapes.

Spring and Cherry Blossom Highlights

Cherry Blossom Season (March–April 2026): Korea’s most iconic spring attraction, with Seoul, Busan, Jinhae, and Jeju offering unforgettable flower festivals and scenic tours.

Visa application volume from the Philippines rises by 8% in 2025; doorstep visa service demand sees 62% increase

VFS Global urges travellers to apply for visa well in advance to avoid peak season rush

Visa application volumes from the Philippines registered around 8% year-on-year rise in 2025 with restoration of travellers’ confidence to explore global destinations, according to VFS Global, the global leader in trusted technology services, empowering secure mobility for governments and citizens, which provides visa services on behalf of 33 foreign governments in the Philippines.

Popular destinations preferred by travellers from the Philippines in 2025 were Australia, Canada, Germany, Greece, Japan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, The Netherlands, and UK (in alphabetical order).

Vietjet delivers strong 2025 results with 47% Q4 revenue growth and global network expansion

*Launched Manila - Ho Chi Minh service in Q4/2025

Vietjet Aviation Joint Stock Company (HOSE: VJC) reported strong revenue and profit growth in the fourth quarter and full year of 2025, underscoring the airline’s flexible and effective operational capacity. These results provide a solid foundation for Vietjet as it enters 2026 with ambitious global growth strategies.

Effective operations sustain profit growth momentum

According to its financial statements, Vietjet recorded consolidated revenue of VND82.093 trillion (approx. US$3.16 billion) for the full year, an increase of 14% YoY. In Q4 2025, separate revenue reached VND29.035 trillion (approx. US$1.11 billion) in Q4/2025, marking a YoY increase of 47%. 

46 entries to clash in 2026 WSC-1 grand finals

A total of forty-six entries are slated to battle in today's grand finals of this year's first edition of World Slasher Cup 9-Cock Invitational Derby at the historic Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Top three entries competing in the 4-cock grand finals are RUEDA 5 GALLERA DE LIGASPE-1, SF JCAR EBROS D' JOBAC-1, and THUDERBIRD-5 - all with 5 wins and no loss at the end of the semi-final round.

Other top entries on the grand finals list are YNARES COLISEUM FEB 17 6-COCK SA NCA TRADITIONAL, TOKWING KAWIT ARENA JSL/DGL, and 419 DAYANG DAYANG JANJAN 2; all with 4 wins and 1 draw.

25 more entries to clash in 2026 WSC-1 grand finals

A total of twenty-five entries will also advance to the 4-cock grand finals of the first edition of the 2026 World Slasher Cup 9-Cock Invitational Derby on Sunday, February 1, at the historic Smart Araneta Coliseum.

The top cockfighters who advanced to the finals are led by JLA with 5 points, followed by Ito Ynares and Tokwing, who scored 4 wins and 1 draw. Other cockfighters competing in the grand finals with 4-1 scores are Al Estudillo, CPB/Jerry Limsiaco, Joe Alimbuyugin/Dominic Camu/Jonnel Cruz, Bryan Paulo Cruz, Ronnie Pastor, Atty. Art De Castro, Bobby Cabana/Rudy Cabana/Jojo A., Ryan/Jhonas/Butchoy, Honey Yu, Jason Cuevas, Elmer De Leon, Presly, Roy Minoza/Farley Minoza/Raylen Bendijo, Biboy Enriquez, Manny Jidaria/Manny Pua, BM Bentot Panganiban, Jeff Dumalaog/Ricky Vera, Tim Yapjoco/Cecilio Villarosa, Dicky Lim/Darryl Lim, and Paolo Caymo/Boody Buenaventura.

Golden Visa Centrale Opens Dubai Golden Visa Pathway for Filipino Investors

Filipinos can now access a long-term UAE residency program designed to support cross-border business, investment, and flexible living.

As more Filipinos manage business, investments, and travel across borders, long-term residency options are becoming part of forward planning. 

Leading Philippines-based residency-by-investment consultancy Golden Visa Centrale (GVC) has become the first local player to open access to Dubai’s Golden Visa program in the country. Launched in partnership with international real estate company Arish Capital Partners, the initiative offers eligible Filipinos a direct pathway to 10-year UAE residency with no minimum stay requirement, creating new opportunities for asset growth, international mobility, and lifestyle enhancement.