Travel and Tourism

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 …

The Department of Public Works and Highways, together with Metro Manila Development Authority and Department of Transportation, are rushing preparations for the implementation of the long-anticipated EDSA Rehabilitation Project.  According to DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, the rehabilitation aims to lessen the ongoing issue with the repeated re-blocking of EDSA over the years as frequent repairs or patchwork are being done …

French shipbuilder OCEA signed a contract for the construction and basing support of 40 fast patrol boats for the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) – the largest investment by a French shipbuilder in PCG’s maritime security mandate.  These fast patrol craft will be based on OCEA’s FPB 110 MKII design, which comes at 35 meters long and weighs 110 tons. The …

The Aboitiz Group commits to boost Bohol’s transport and tourism sectors after it takes over operations of the Bohol-Panglao International Airport (BPIA). Aboitiz InfraCapital Inc. (AIC) said Bohol would start to enjoy economic growth once it manages the operations of the BPIA starting June. AIC president and CEO Cosette Canilao said Bohol’s economy is expanding at a pace faster than …

Philippine Airlines (PAL) will receive additional long-range aircraft by the end of this year, enabling the flag carrier to beef up passenger capacity. During a recent stockholders’ meeting, PAL Holdings Inc. president Lucio Tan III, revealed they would start taking deliveries of Airbus A350-1000 units in the latter part of this year. The flag carrier sealed the order for nine …