Travel and Tourism

On 30 December 2024, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) monitored a total of 195,644 outbound passengers and 173,712 inbound passengers in all ports nationwide. Moreover, the 3,043 deployed frontline personnel in 16 PCG Districts inspected a total of 1,811 vessels and 2,247 motorbancas. Compared to the consolidated report on 29 December 2024, the number of outbound passengers has decreased by …

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) recently provided Malasakit Kits to air travelers passing through CAAP-operated airports commuting for the second wave of holiday rush. Hundreds of Malasakit Kits containing essential items like refreshments and hygiene kits were given to passengers using the airports in Davao, Zamboanga, Dipolog, Pagadian, San Jose, Romblon, Bicol, Virac, Naga, Masbate, Tuguegarao, Tacloban, …

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) is implementing the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) 0.50% sulfur cap on marine fuel oil in domestic ships by January 1, 2025, according to MARINA administrator Sonia Malaluan. While compliance to the sulfur cap policy is high, Malaluan said some shipping operators with a higher number of vessels will be granted an extension in consideration for the high …

The Marcos administration is championing projects like the EDSA Greenways (elevated pedestrian walkways) and bike lanes already set up in cities like Kalibo, Laoag, and San Fernando-Pampanga. The EDSA Busway and bus rapid transit systems in Cebu and Davao aim to provide commuters with efficient and eco-friendly alternatives to private vehicles. In July 2024, the Marcos government partnered with Japan …

While cities like Paris, Madrid and Athens plan to ban diesel vehicles, and countries like Norway are phasing out conventional cars in favor of electric vehicles (EVs), the Philippine government is pioneering EV use. Under President Marcos’s directive, at least 10% of government fleets are set to transition to EVs. Current infrastructure includes 384 electric PUVs, 7,515 registered EVs, and …

The Department of Transportation (DOTr), through its Special Action and Intelligence Committee for Transportation (SAICT), is cracking down on illegal transportation operations in a major push for safer, legitimate public transport this holiday season.  The intensified campaign yielded significant results. Recent operations by SAICT’s Special Operations Group (SOG) netted seven colorum public utility vehicles (PUVs) in Metro Manila’s northern and …

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. witnessed the signing of seven key transport agreements expected to improve the country’s transportation system. The agreements for the New Cebu International Container Port (NCICP), Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (Cebu BRT), modernization of Bohol-Panglao International Airport, as well as agreements for the New Dumaguete and New Siargao airports were signed in the presence of Pres. Marcos …

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) distributed livelihood packages to residents in Malibay, Pasay City, who will be affected by the EDSA Greenways project. In coordination with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and City Government of Pasay, the livelihood package assistance is intended to support income augmentation for the recipients during their relocation and throughout the project’s construction phase. …

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) joined the celebration of the Philippine Railways Institute (PRI)’s 5th founding anniversary with the theme: ‘High 5 PRI: Railway Ascending thru Innovation and Learning’. Transportation Secretary Jaime J. Bautista lauded PRI’s hard work and dedication to develop training programs and materials, and further conducting research and development for the upgrade of the railways sector. “I …

Asian countries are working collectively to be at the forefront of the global shift towards attaining environmentally sustainable transport, Transportation Undersecretary Timothy John Batan said. Usec. Batan said Asian countries have made considerable progress towards low carbon pathways and economic resilience. These achievements, according to Usec. Batan, include curbing fossil fuel subsidies, leading the global road construction and rail expansion …