Travel and Tourism

Philippine Airlines will increase its nonstop flights between Manila and Seattle from three to five times weekly starting November 25.  This is part of PAL’s strategy to tap into growing travel demand between the US West Coast and Asia, and strengthen its presence in a key international market. “Our decision to increase frequencies to Seattle highlights the importance of the …

Iloilo is among the most affordable destinations in Asia this summer season, according to online booking platform Agoda. Analyzing average room rates between March and May, Agoda found the Visayan City to offer the Philippines’ most budget-friendly deals. Iloilo is renowned for its stunning beaches, rich cultural heritage, and diverse culinary offerings. Agoda also named Tirupati (India), Hat Yai (Thailand), …

The Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) was recently recognized as one of the world’s most improved gateways by Skytrax, due to recent facilities and service upgrades. The 2025 Skytrax World Airport Awards named MCIA as seventh most improved airport in the world, recognizing the gateway’s developments in better services and passenger flow. Under the Most Improved Airport category, Skytrax – one …

Standard Insurance Company Inc. has emerged as the country’s second end-of-life vehicle (ELV) dismantling facility after En Tsumugi Corp. Toyota Motors Philippines (TMP) said in a statement “With two established dismantling facilities now operating in the country, the private sector beefs up the local capacity for responsible ELV management.” TMP said Standard Insurance is part of its Toyota Global 100 …

With limited time remaining before its loan financing for the long-delayed Cebu bus rapid transit (BRT) expires, the World Bank has recommended downscaling the project under the watch of the newly elected provincial and city officials. “The pace of project implementation has slowed down considerably; notably, the major civil works packages are yet to be launched,” the World Bank lamented …

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and Grab Philippines distributed bicycles and equipment to 20 recipients as part of the agency’s initiative to encourage the use of bicycles as an alternative form of traveling. The recipients received pedal-assist bicycles and helmets donated by Grab Philippines to the DOTr’s Active Transport Project Management Office. The beneficiaries were selected through the Ride to …

When an aircraft carrying 242 passengers crashes, it is understandable why some fear flying. The case of Air India’s Flight 171, utilizing a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, that crashed minutes after taking off last June 12, leaving all but one dead, and killing 19 more on the ground, fuels recent air travel fears. According to Aviation Safety Network, there have been …

Tourism on Camiguin island continues to thrive despite its hot springs losing some of their steam after an earthquake altered the water flow. The 20-kilometre-long island, home to four stratovolcanoes and several flank lava domes, is investing in tourism infrastructure including road upgrades and cruise port development. Camiguin, which saw a 37% increase in visitor arrivals in 2024, targets 1 …

The global maritime community celebrated the Day of the Seafarer last June 25, 2025 with a bold initiative of promoting harassment-free ships. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) launched the campaign “My Harassment-Free Ship” to promote a culture of respect and zero tolerance for bullying and harassment at sea. IMO said in its official website that the campaign aims to raise …

The Philippines signed an agreement with the United States (US) for technical assistance in the construction of the Subic-Clark-Manila-Batangas (SCMB) Railway, a major component of the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC). The Department of Transportation (DOTr) said an agreement with the US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) is for a proposed freight cargo railway, stretching 250 kilometers, connecting four major economic …