Travel and Tourism

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 …

Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) won the 2024 Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Award for Best Airport (5 to 15 Million Passengers Per Annum) in the Asia-Pacific region. The prestigious recognition came from Airports Council International (ACI) World—widely regarded in the aviation industry. The annual ASQ Awards recognize airport excellence in customer experience based on direct passenger feedback. This makes MCIA’s achievement …

Government will try to convince a prized investor at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) to stay, as it considers exiting the Philippines after its lease ballooned by 11 times. Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon is working with aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) provider Lufthansa Technik Philippines (LTP) to address its issues on lease rates, which have gone up since …

Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco met with Transportation Secretary Vivencio “Vince” Dizon to strengthen collaboration between the Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Department of Transportation (DOTr) in improving connectivity and enhancing the country’s transport infrastructure to boost the tourism industry. Welcoming Secretary Dizon at the DOT Central Office in Makati City, Sec. Frasco congratulated him on his appointment. “All …

The Philippines is laying the groundwork in leading the production and usage of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) with its sufficient agricultural waste feedstock that is expected to meet the country’s jet fuel demand and capacity to export. During the Philippines’ hosting of the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Forum, the Department of Transportation (DOTr), in collaboration with leading global aerospace company, …

While Filipino airline passengers usually fly economy when they visit the United States and Asian destinations, more travelers are also splurging on business-class tickets in the past year, according to a report by travel company Trevolution Group. Trevolution, in a statement, reported that demand for economic class tickets, which accounted for 94% of the total bookings, grew by 36% to …

The Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) hopes that full cashless toll collection and interoperability among expressway operators can be implemented within the year, despite existing challenges in account management and system reliability. TRB Executive Director Alvin Carullo said that while the original plan for full cashless implementation has been suspended for further review, the board is actively working on resolving key …

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has launched the Integrated Management System (IMS) to ensure compliance with global standards in quality management, sustainability and operational efficiency. PPA formally introduced the IMS at the Port Management Offices (PMOs) NCR-North and NCR-South on Feb. 24, 2025. The initiative enhances port operations by aligning with ISO standards and the Government Quality Management Systems Standards …