Travel and Tourism

San Miguel Corporation (SMC) is preparing to take over the operations of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) and transform it into a world-class facility. On September 14, SMC will start operating and maintaining NAIA after winning DOTr’s hotly contested privatization exercise. SMC partnered with Incheon International Airport Corporation in its bid for the 15-year NAIA concession agreement. NAIA has …

Mactan Cebu International Airport (MCIA) recently achieved a historic double win – by becoming the first Philippine airport to achieve both Level 1 Airport Carbon Accreditation and the prestigious Platinum Green Airport Award 2024. This award by the Airports Council International (ACI) puts MCIA at the forefront of sustainable airport operations in the Asia-Pacific and Middle East region. MCIA, currently …

Approximately 70% of Filipinos plan to spend more on travel in 2024 compared to last year, according to data collected by travel agency Klook. During an industry update held in Hong Kong, Klook General Manager for Philippines and Thailand Michelle Ho provided an industry update on key travel trends in the Asia Pacific region. Using data from Macquarie Research and Cirium, …

The private company that will manage the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) promised not just a rehabilitation of the present structures, but reforms also in handling of passengers that address their common complaints of inefficient operations and corruption among airport officers. San Miguel Corporation President Ramon S. Ang, who led the consortium that won the right to rehabilitate the 76-year-old …

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is expanding renewable energy resources, particularly offshore wind, as part of the government’s commitment to generate clean energy via wind turbine generators. Transport Undersecretary for Maritime Elmer Sarmiento said the expansion of renewable energy resources is part of the Offshore Wind Energy Development in the country, wherein offshore wind farms will be constructed near major …

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) cautions the public against travel scams that may ruin their vacation this Holy Week. Beware of these travel scams: Fake accommodation Fake wifi To-good-to-be-true deals “Free” vacation trap Fake travel agents Overpriced tours Charity con Counterfeit cash Hidden CCTVs Fake taxi Selling lost baggage on FB Fake SIMs Fixer Cheap airline tickets on social media …

Manila International Airport Authority General Manager Eric Jose Ines expects a 15% increase in passenger volume this Holy Week – from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday. Last year, the MIAA recorded 926,755 passengers passing through the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) terminals. To make travel a better experience for everyone, he said the MIAA already ensured adequate manpower, equipment, and …

More than two centuries since Ilocos Sur and Ilocos Norte were separated by a royal decree, yet both provinces  continue to find a balance between preserving  their  unique cultural identity—rooted in their rich Hispanic culture—and embracing progress. Their long-standing geographical identity had set them apart from many other provinces. Their being known to be inherently frugal, but hardworking, can only …

Did you know that Tagalog had its first grammar published before many European languages? The linguistic milestone can be greatly credited to the Spanish grammarian Elio Antonio de Nebrija, who played a pivotal role in that development. On March 12, Instituto Cervantes held the exhibit Nebrija en Filipinas, dedicated to celebrating the cultural contributions of Nebrija (1444-1522). Nebrija’s legacy extends …

The manager of the viral resort situated in the vicinity of Bohol’s Chocolate Hills admitted they have not secured an Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) prior to the resort’s construction but claimed it did not damage the famous landmark. Captain’s Peak Garden and Resort went viral through online clips where netizens discovered it was located inside the vicinity of the Chocolate Hills. Resort …