Despite last year’s six-month closure of Boracay Island, an all-time record 7.1 million foreign tourists visited the Philippines last year. A total of 7,127,168 foreigners came to the country last …
Cebu Pacific hit a new record for the highest number of passengers flown in a single day shortly before Christmas. The budget carrier catered for 68,284 passengers on 414 domestic …
The British government has updated its travel advice to warn against meddling in politics as the Philippine midterm election period gets underway. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office made the update …
Cebu Pacific is preparing to introduce a fleet of the new Airbus A321 to counter volatile fuel prices and congestion at Manila’s airport. Charo Logarta Lagamon, a spokeswoman for the …
Budget carrier Cebu Pacific has announced a two-day seat sale alongside new rules for baggage allowance. On its website today (Thursday, January 10) the airline said that fares will start …
The UK and Australia have warned against travelling to Mindanao after the New Year’s Eve shopping mall bombing in Cotabato City. The attack — that killed two people and left …
Singapore is a modern city that’s known for being expensive. While you could spend time in nearby countries for much less, they don’t have the same attractions and energy as …
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) warned that the security at Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport does not meet international standards. In a travel advisory issued yesterday (Wednesday, December …
Clark International Airport has hit new heights this year, with a record 2.5 million passenger arrivals already recorded this year Jaime Melo, president of Clark International Airport Corporation (CIAC), told …
China’s Xiamen Airlines has launched a direct flight service from the Chinese mainland to Davao — a first for the southern Philippine city. Davao now joins Manila, Cebu and Kalibo …
A luxury mountain resort, with gold-plated baths and drone room service delivery, is being prepared for a grand opening in Bataan next month. The resort, known as Rancho Bernardo Luxury …
Water cannons greeted the maiden flight of PAL’s new service from Clark to Antique Province’s Evelio B Javier Airport in San Jose de Buenavista. PAL Corporate Communications Vice President Jose …
NIKKO: Many of you out there will be looking for the next destination to head off to over the winter. While some may go to the latest ‘undiscovered’ island, others …
Cavite province is hosting three festivals this month, all big draws for returning Caviteños and also visitors wishing to join the fun. General Trias City’s ‘Valenciana’ runs from today until …
Sipalay City is being touted by Philippine tourism chiefs as a “clean tourist city” and “top sustainable destination”. Sipalay, which is about 100 miles from Bacolod City, is known for …
Philippine tourism and transport chiefs are looking to develop at least 85 airports across the country — up from the current 25 in operation. The Department of Tourism (DOT) and …
Hidden Beach in El Nido, Palawan, has been named as the best in Asia — and the third best in the world — by a Canada-based travel website. The beach …
Cebu Pacific has announced stricter rules governing check-in baggage, limiting the number of items that can be carried within its weight limits. So, for example, a passenger who has paid …
The Bohol Panglao International Airport — billed as the country’s first eco-airport — is set to be opened by President Duterte. Department of Transportation spokeswoman Goddess Hope Libiran said the …
As well as its pristine beaches and the towering Mount Hibok-Hibok, a big draw to Camiguin Island are its delicious lanzones. This pebble-like fruit, with its sweet and tangy flesh, …
Expanded services using new fuel-efficient aircraft has seen PAL named as the “Most Improved Airline for 2019”. This is according to airlineratings.com, which describes itself as the world’s only safety …
The Palawan town of El Nido will is set for a six-month environmental rehabilitation — but it won’t be closed to tourists like Boracay. Speaking today (Wednesday, November 14), Tourism …
Visitors to the newly reopened Boracay will have to register at ‘tourist verification centres’ before boarding a boat to the island. The measure is among a slate of new rules …
Flag carrier Philippine Airlines is launching a new catamaran ferry service to carry tourists from Kalibo Airport to Boracay Island. Announcing the new venture today (Tuesday, October 23), PAL president …
A new flight service from Clark to Borongan will help to open up the remote province of Eastern Samar to tourism. Announcing the new service today (Monday, October 22), Eastern …
Following Boracay’s six-month closure, the Department of Tourism has warned other popular destinations that they could be the next target for “environmental rehabilitation”. Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat revealed yesterday (Friday, …