In a country as historically and culturally rich as the Philippines, there is no dearth of heritage. You don’t need to drive or fly far in order to experience the landmarks, sights, and cuisine of old ...

MANILA, Philippines - First, there’s the World Trade Exchange Building along Juan Luna Street with its conspicuous, circular observation deck. Along the Pasig River, between Escolta and Muelle de ...

Chinese traders journeyed across the South China Sea to the Philippines as early as the 9th century. Those who stayed eventually established a small community in the Binondo district of Manila, just ...

Binondo, the oldest Chinatown in the world, has grown from a place for trading into one of the biggest cultural heritage attractions in the Philippines. It attracts dense crowds, especially during ...

There’s one thing that sets the world’s oldest Chinatown apart from the current food neighborhoods—the culinary experience is just as rich as the place itself Written by: Ivan Man Dy Binondo is an old ...

A house in Binondo, Manila, believed to be the birthplace of revolutionary hero General Antonio Luna, is in a sad state. With its galvanized iron roof slowly being eaten away by rust and its capiz ...

Get your fill of authentic Chinese food at the oldest Chinatown in the world. One of the must-visit areas when in Manila is the old district of Binondo. Touted as the oldest Chinatown in the world, ...

The bustling district of Binondo, Manila is usually one of the best destinations to visit on Chinese New Year. But since many of us can't travel amid the pandemic, GMA morning show "Unang Hirit" ...

MANILA, Philippines — Amid Lunar New Year festivities, two housemaids died after a fire broke out at a condominium building in Manila’s Chinatown in Sta. Cruz yesterday. The fire that struck the ...

Despite the ongoing pandemic, Manila celebrated for four days straight, with festivities including a food festival, a dragon dance display, a solidarity parade, and for the first time, a dragon boat ...

The Department of Health (DOH) will begin its intensified vaccination campaign against measles (tigdas) and rubella (tigdas hangin) in January 2026 through the Ligtas-Tigdas Vaccination program. The ...