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29 March

DOTr to cut airport, port terminal fees amidst fuel crisis

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) will reduce airport and roll-on/roll-off (RORO) terminal fees starting April to lessen the impact of spiraling fuel prices on passengers. According to Transportation Acting Secretary Giovanni Lopez, terminal fees for airports operated by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) will be cut by P200 beginning April 1, 2026. Airport fees including landing and …

29 March

DOTr to help contractors of Japan-funded railway projects

Japanese contractors of railway projects funded by Japan were assured by the Department of Transportation (DOTr) that the Philippine government will honor provisions of their contract to mitigate the impact of rising fuel and material costs due to the ongoing Middle East war. Japanese contractors recently cited possible delays in delivery of imported construction materials as well as increase in …

29 March

Select PAL Cebu, Clark flights suspended indefinitely

Philippine Airlines (PAL) announced it will be suspending several international and domestic flights out of Cebu and Clark, starting mid-April through May, as the flag carrier adjusts its route network in response to changes in the global aviation industry due to the Middle East war. PAL said the changes in flight schedule on select routes from Cebu and Clark would …

29 March

CebPac adjusts flight schedules due to Mideast crisis

Cebu Pacific is temporarily adjusting its route network by reducing flight frequencies and cancelling select flights, in response to global fuel price surges linked to the Middle East crisis. The budget airline is implementing these frequency reductions and route cancellations across its international network as fuel costs have more than doubled compared with 2025 averages. The carrier said it will …

29 March

Next DOT chief must possess business acumen– MAP

The Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to appoint a tourism secretary with a strong business track record, who will be able to convert demand into actual visitor arrivals. MAP said candidates for tourism secretary should have “hands-on business competencies from actually running enterprises,” stressing that tourism operates within a “big business ecosystem.” “It is …

29 March

PPA pilot testing port reservation system, ORAS

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) rolled out the Online Reservation Assistance System (ORAS), a digital application designed to eliminate perennial ticketing bottlenecks and ensure a seamless travel experience at the nation’s major ports. Developed in response to passenger feedback, ORAS aims to streamline the reservation process and prevent congestion especially during peak travel seasons. By allowing travelers to secure their …

29 March

Krog finishes a tad short of a medal in Asian track championships

TAGAYTAY City—The Chinese juggernaut continued its dominance in the Asian Cycling Confederation (ACC) Track and Para Track Championships but it was young Maritanya Krog who captured the hearts of everyone at the Tagaytay CT Velodrome. Krog, 17, is entirely a neophyte on a velodrome like everyone else on the national team, but provided a glimpse of how Philippine track cycling’s …

29 March

Joanie Delgaco glad to witness rowing rise in PH

MANILA, Philippines — First Filipina Olympic rower Joanie Delgaco shared her joy in seeing how much the Philippine Rowing Association (PRA) has grown from its once-small community. The 2025 SEA Games gold medalist competed in an exhibition match alongside teammate Kristine Paraon, with whom she shared the podium—and fellow national athletes, Cris Nievarez, Edgar Ilas, Van Maxilom, and Ronnie Peñaredondo …

29 March

New icons to shine in Philippine Sports Hall of Fame

The distinguished Philippine Sports Hall of Fame will welcome its fifth batch of inductees on May 20 at the historic Rizal Memorial Coliseum, a venue steeped in the nation’s athletic heritage. Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman Patrick Gregorio and Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino spearheaded the seven-man selection committee, which led the search for the latest additions …

29 March

SBP begins search for new Gilas Pilipinas Women head coach

The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) announces that it will conduct a search for a new head coach for Gilas Pilipinas Women. Patrick Aquino concludes his role as head coach after tirelessly fulfilling his duties for more than a decade. With his task for Gilas Pilipinas Women now complete, he will transition to a new role with the federation, focusing …

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