Travel and Tourism

The electric vehicle (EV) industry in the Philippines is projected to experience“exponential growth,” according to the Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP), with total EVs expected to reach at least 2.5 million units by 2040. During the recent 13th Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit held in Pasay City, EVAP president Edmund Araga said the target is “within reach” as sales continue to break records. EV registrations “skyrocketed to 29,715 from January to July this …

Move As One Coalition, a mobility advocate group, is urging the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to prioritize the installation of more bike lanes and pedestrian walkways to ease the commute of millions of Filipinos. Move As One Coalition suggests that the 2026 budget for active transport be increased to as much as P3 billion citing that more Filipinos are now shifting to cycling or walking for their daily commute. Robert Siy, Move As One Coalition co-convenor, said DOTr has to shift its infrastructure mindset to prioritize the completion of active …

The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) recently partnered in providing free legal assistance to DOT-accredited tourism enterprises nationwide while introducing a privilege card offering discounts to lawyers to boost domestic travel. Included in the IBP legal aid program are offer consultations, training and representation to qualified DOT-accredited companies and their employees. The initiative is designed to safeguard workers and businesses during disputes …

Electric vehicle (EV) fleet operator Green GSM received the E-Mobility Award for Technology Adoption, presented by the Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP) for its leading role in advancing electric mobility and supporting the nation’s shift to sustainable transportation. The award was presented at the recent 13th Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit (PEVS). The recognition highlights Green GSM’s launch of the Philippines’ first all-electric taxi fleet …

NLEX Corporation will allot P200 million in technology and infrastructure for the upgrade of the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX). In a media release, NLEX President and General Manager Luis S. Reñon said, “The system enhancement program in SCTEX is essential not only for ensuring faster and smoother travel, but also for enforcing stricter road discipline. These upgrades will significantly improve the …

Department of Transportation (DOTr) acting Secretary Giovanni Lopez ordered Iloilo International Airport to remove the initial security screening to free up space for passengers and ease congestion. After Lopez recently inspecting the airport, Lopez gave airport management a 15-day deadline to submit an action plan for the improvements. He said the initial screening was redundant and stressed the need to …

Demand for air travel continues to soar as shown by the reported 11% increase in air passenger traffic in the Asia-Pacific region from January to August 2025, as the number of leisure and business trips reach new levels despite tariff-induced setbacks. According to the latest Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) report, Asia-Pacific airlines carried 258.04 million passengers in the …

The Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) is urging Congress to reallocate funds in the 2026 national budget for the completion of the EDSA Busway system. MAP president Alfredo Panlilio and MAP Transportation and Infrastructure Committee chair Eduardo Yap wrote Congress, saying, “Government’s commitment to ease the plight of bus commuters must be met.” The letter was addressed to Transportation …

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) reported that all airports and seaports in Central Visayas, particularly those in Cebu, are safe and fully operational following the devastating magnitude 6.9 earthquake. DOTr directed an immediate inspection of all transportation facilities to ensure the safety of personnel and passengers. “Inspection results confirmed no visible damage was sustained in our airports and ports. All …

Heritage structures, including a more than a century-old church, were heavily damaged by the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck Cebu last September 30.  Social media posts showed the damage suffered by the Archdiocesan Shrine of Santa Rosa de Lima in Daanbantayan, Cebu, including photos of a ceiling partially damaged and rubbles off its century-old walls.  The Daanbantayan shrine suffered damage …