Travel and Tourism

NLEX Corporation will allot P200 million in technology and infrastructure for the upgrade of the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX). In a media release, NLEX President and General Manager Luis S. Reñon said, “The system enhancement program in SCTEX is essential not only for ensuring faster and smoother travel, but also for enforcing stricter road discipline. These upgrades will significantly improve the …

Department of Transportation (DOTr) acting Secretary Giovanni Lopez ordered Iloilo International Airport to remove the initial security screening to free up space for passengers and ease congestion. After Lopez recently inspecting the airport, Lopez gave airport management a 15-day deadline to submit an action plan for the improvements. He said the initial screening was redundant and stressed the need to …

Demand for air travel continues to soar as shown by the reported 11% increase in air passenger traffic in the Asia-Pacific region from January to August 2025, as the number of leisure and business trips reach new levels despite tariff-induced setbacks. According to the latest Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) report, Asia-Pacific airlines carried 258.04 million passengers in the …

The Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) is urging Congress to reallocate funds in the 2026 national budget for the completion of the EDSA Busway system. MAP president Alfredo Panlilio and MAP Transportation and Infrastructure Committee chair Eduardo Yap wrote Congress, saying, “Government’s commitment to ease the plight of bus commuters must be met.” The letter was addressed to Transportation …

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) reported that all airports and seaports in Central Visayas, particularly those in Cebu, are safe and fully operational following the devastating magnitude 6.9 earthquake. DOTr directed an immediate inspection of all transportation facilities to ensure the safety of personnel and passengers. “Inspection results confirmed no visible damage was sustained in our airports and ports. All …

Heritage structures, including a more than a century-old church, were heavily damaged by the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck Cebu last September 30.  Social media posts showed the damage suffered by the Archdiocesan Shrine of Santa Rosa de Lima in Daanbantayan, Cebu, including photos of a ceiling partially damaged and rubbles off its century-old walls.  The Daanbantayan shrine suffered damage …

Beyond its cool climate and scenic beauty, Baguio City is more than a premier tourist destination and home to over 366,000 residents. Baguio City has also shown a strong commitment to sustainability and progress, with its local government consistently championing projects aimed at creating a livable, inclusive and creative environment for its Baguio 2043 vision. Towards this vision, the Baguio …

Air fares should remain stable in October ahead of the peak Undas and Christmas holidays with government maintaining the fuel surcharge unchanged. According to the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB), fuel surcharge remains at Level 4 for the third consecutive month in October, keeping fares stable ahead of holiday travels. At Level 4, airlines can collect a fuel surcharge of P117 …

Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) has been voted by passengers to win the 2024 Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Award for Best Airport (5 to 15 Million Passengers Per Annum category) in Asia-Pacific, according to Airports Council International (ACI) World. The annual ASQ Awards recognize airport excellence in customer experience based on direct passenger feedback. The achievement reflects travelers’ appreciation for the …

Terminal fees at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) increased after 20 years effective Sept. 14. The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) earlier enabled the terminal fee hike despite calls from several groups to delay implementation. Under the agency’s Revised Administrative Order No. 1, which allowed for the fees to increase beginning the second year of the concession deal with …