Travel and Tourism

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is fast-tracking construction of the Cavite segment of the Cavite-Laguna Expressway (CALAX) to ensure its completion by third quarter of 2025. DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan reported that the 8.64-kilometer Subsection 3, which includes the Governor’s Drive Interchange, is 44% complete, bringing the overall progress of the 44.58-kilometer expressway to 68%. Once completed, …

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) received resources to augment its assets in protecting the country’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) and bolster its search and rescue missions during calamities. Joining First Lady and Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary (PCGA) Vice Admiral Liza Araneta Marcos was Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon who witnessed Philippine Red Cross Chairman Richard Gordon turn over the PRC M/V …

The Philippines slipped to 57th place out of 147 countries in the latest World Happiness Report (WHR), despite showing improvement in its overall happiness score. The country’s level of happiness rose to 6.107 out of 10 from 6.048 previously. The level of happiness is based on the self-assessed life evaluations averaged for the 2022-2024 period. Last year’s report showed the Philippines ranked 53rd out of 143 …

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) said that it will meet with public transportation group Manibela following the latter’s announcement of a three-day transport strike.  Manibela is protesting the allegedly inaccurate numbers that the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has presented to the public and the president. LTFRB claimed that 86% of public utility vehicles (PUV) have been consolidated …

La Diyang Haven in Tuba, Benguet used to be a stand-alone eco-tourism destination that had been collaborating with nearby attractions for a holistic tourism experience.   But thanks to a search spearheaded by the Department of Tourism-Cordillera, more villages have become destinations, drawing visitors who want to experience tranquility from nature. “We offer loop tourism service so that there will be …

Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Vince Dizon has ordered the dismissal of Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) General Manager Oscar Bongon following a string of mishaps, which he said demands a swift response. Dizon confirmed the removal of Bongon, as he asserted that the agency now mandates immediate action from its employees. “Tingin ko lang po talaga ay kailangan …

A group of young developers has created a 3D video game that explores the impact of the government’s Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP) on jeepney drivers and their families. Developed by Iyanla Bagasan, Eriond De Jesus, Marcus Florentino, MJ Lenomta, and Charlotte Timbreza under the mentorship of thesis adviser Ian Christian Sevilla, the game titled Para Po! provides an …

To boost local economies and domestic tourism, President Marcos directed the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to accelerate the long-delayed expansion of Naga Airport and the revival of the Philippine National Railways-South Long Haul (PNR-SLH) or Bicol Express, according to Camarines Sur Rep. Luis Raymund Villafuerte. Rep. Villafuerte said Marcos instructed Transportation Undersecretary Timothy John Batan to address the stalled projects …

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) will start its major modernization effort to improve the EDSA bus carousel during the rehabilitation of Metro Manila’s main thoroughfare. DOTr is planning to build dedicated concourses, away from Metro Rail Transit (MRT) Line 3, to serve as bus stations along the carousel’s soon-to-be 25 stops. Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon earlier observed that the queue …

Government will review its plan to remove turboprops from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in light of concerns that certain provinces may be cut off from Metro Manila. The Manila Slot Coordination Committee, which includes the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA), will reassess its order instructing airlines to pull their turboprops out of NAIA starting March 30. MIAA general …