Jaya Fanoga, Author at TheSmartLocal Philippines - Travel, Lifestyle, Culture & Language Guide

Swiftchella 1989: A Taylor Swift Festival Happening This October For All Filipino Swifties

If you're a major Swiftie, then you'll want to check out the Swiftchella 1989 this coming October for all things Taylor Swift.

Meet 'Tara', a new ride-hailing app that'll soon come to the Philippines. It promises cheaper rates and imposes 0% commission on drivers.

The MMDA will soon launch its Motorcycle Riding Academy this 27th September for all motorcycle riders for safety and skill improvement.

If you're a fan of Broadway musical 'Hamilton', then take a shot at TicketWorld's digital lottery to snag tickets for only P800.

Here are things to do in September 2023 from theatrical productions to a concert featuring our "pambansang krung krung".

Here's an extensive list of Filipino superstitions that shaped Filipino culture from elders passed down to generation to generation.

Up on its last legs, check out "SingaPob", a pub crawl adventure in Poblacion, Makati for a night out with friends.

Hyped for the FIBA World Cup 2023 opening day? Here's how you can catch free shuttle rides from 12 different locations.

Budget airline HK Express just introduced new Manila to Hong Kong routes for convenient traveling. It'll be available this 13th October 2023.

If you're a daily commuter, then plan your day ahead this coming 20th August as LRT-1 is running half-day operations for upgrade activities.