Travel and Tourism

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 …

The Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) has slapped AirAsia’s travel booking division with a P6 million fine for allegedly charging excessive fares, according to the Department of Transportation (DOTr). The AirAsia Move app was accused of overpricing after a lawmaker flagged a booking amounting to P77,720 for two passenger tickets from Tacloban to Manila. In response, DOTr ordered the immediate shutdown …

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) warned motorists against tampering with or covering their vehicle license plates to evade the No-Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP). The agency said show cause orders would be issued to about 50 motorists caught violating the policy. LTO Chief Vigor Mendoza II said violators will face both administrative and criminal charges, in line with President Ferdinand Marcos …

TOULOUSE, France—The future of flying, according to Philippine Airlines (PAL), is a fleet of modern aircraft that conserves aviation fuel and elevates the experience of passengers, especially long-haul travelers who always suffer from jet lag crossing time zones. PAL is acquiring next-generation long-range aircraft that can connect the Philippines to key economic centers and tourism hot spots across the Pacific …

Across the Philippines, where ancient healing traditions are celebrated alongside modern spa science, the country’s wellness tourism is positively glowing: It’s a sector worth $43.3 billion, making it one of the top 10 in Asia’s wellness market. In its report on the global wellness economy from 2019 to 2023, the Global Wellness Institute (GWI) ranks the Philippines’ performance eighth among …