Travel and Tourism

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) recently released ₱1.3 billion for the implementation of the Electronic Gates (E-gates) Project at major airports and seaports across the country. “The DBM released the budget allocation for the E-gates Project for 2025, amounting to ₱1.347 billion,” according to statement from Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman. The project “modernizes and digitizes the primary …

San Miguel Corporation expects its growth projections for the first quarter of 2025 to be sustained by new revenue streams. During the firm’s annual stockholders’ meeting, SMC Chairman and CEO Ramon S. Ang said the conglomerate’s performance will improve due to additional revenues generated from SMC’s operations at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. He added that the 66-kilometer tollway from …

Green and Smart Mobility (Green GSM), Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) ride-hailing service provider, is investing $1 billion for its Philippine operations. The Office of Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs (OSAPIEA) said that Green GSM has started its investments in the Philippines with the launch of its taxi and transportation network vehicle service in the country. …

Jetstar Asia, a Singapore-based budget airliner, announced it terminate its operations by the end of July 2025. Jetstar Asia said in a statement the “difficult decision” was made to “progressively reduce the airlines’ flight schedule before permanently ceasing operations” on July 31. “Jetstar Asia’s business has been increasingly challenged in recent years by escalating supplier costs, airport fees and aviation …

In response to transportation challenges brought about by restrictions on the San Juanico Bridge, the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) allocated more than P400 million from its budget to expand and modernize a key port in Samar that will serve as alternate transport routes between the provinces of Leyte and Samar. In less than a month since the Department of Public …

President Marcos recently inspected Terminal 3 of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), noticing the significant improvements at the airport. The President cited several enhancements such as new facilities for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). “The best way is to go and look for myself. Tiningnan ko at masasabi ko naman na marami na rin talaga na tayong naging pagbabago. I’m …

Initiative to help families and promote quality time President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., accompanied by the First Lady and their three sons, launched the Pamilya Pass 1+3 promo for Metro Manila’s three railway lines every Sunday, an initiative intended to help families and promote quality time. The President said the Pamilya Pass 1+3 in all Metro Manila rail lines will allow …

According to a recent list released by “US News & World Report,” Palawan is “#1 in World’s Best Islands to Visit for 2025.” According to the report, the ranking was based on numerous island-hopping options to explore, serene beaches for lounging around, and the marine life you can spot when on a snorkeling tour. Palawan beat 23 other top-notch island …

Summer might be on the way out, but the yearning for adventure persists both for people who love chasing the sun and those who prefer staying indoors. Both camps have their ways of making the most of summer and creating new core memories without having to travel overseas. For the outdoor-inclined, it’s hard to resist the call of adventure. Exploring …

MRT, LRT riders will soon have an easier commute – no need to queue to buy tickets or reload stored-value cards, according to the Department of Transportation (DOTr). DOTr announced that debit cards, credit cards, and mobile wallets like GCash and PayMaya will be accepted for fare payments on the LRT and MRT lines. Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon said the …