Travel and Tourism
All set for Biliran’s Higatangan Island summer fest
April 4, 2024, 6:25 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – Higatangan Island in Naval, Biliran is all set for its annual summer event that will draw at least 5,000 tourists over the weekend. Visitors from Biliran province and neighboring provinces are expected to flock to Higatangan on April 5 to 7 to enjoy the various activities lined… Read More
Cebu Pacific cancels 6 Tacloban flights
April 4, 2024, 9:05 am
MANILA – Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific (CEB) has canceled six Tacloban flights scheduled for Thursday, despite the resumption of Tacloban airport's runway operations on Wednesday afternoon. In an advisory posted Wednesday evening, CEB said the following flights are canceled on April 4:• DG… Read More
Intramuros gets record-breaking 2.2M visitors last Holy Week
April 3, 2024, 8:11 pm
MANILA – The walled city of Intramuros drew about 2.2 million visitors last week as it opened its churches and streets to the Catholic faithful for the Lenten season. The number surpasses both the 2023 figures of over 980,000 and the pre-pandemic level of one million in 2019. Intramuros… Read More
PH ‘eatsperience’ to run yearlong; showcase Filipino food in Manila
April 3, 2024, 7:11 pm
MANILA – The Department of Tourism (DOT) has launched its newest food tourism program, the “Philippines Eatsperience” to showcase local cuisine and popular Filipino street food, starting in two popular landmarks in Manila —the Rizal Park and Intramuros. The program’s concept, albeit… Read More
Tacloban flights canceled due to emergency runway repair
April 3, 2024, 2:25 pm
MANILA – Local carriers have canceled flights between Manila and Tacloban due to emergency runway repairs at the Tacloban airport on Wednesday. In an advisory, Cebu Pacific (CEB) said it has canceled the following flights:5J 651/652: Manila – Tacloban – Manila 5J 653/654: Manila – Tacloban… Read More
PAL to launch nonstop flights to Seattle, revive Japan routes
April 2, 2024, 4:03 pm
MANILA – Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) on Tuesday announced the launch of nonstop flights between Manila and Seattle in the United States starting October 2. In a press conference, PAL president Stanley Ng said the airline chose to launch Seattle for the long-haul flight but is also… Read More
DOT-Cordillera: Provide experiential tourism to sustain gains
April 1, 2024, 8:52 pm
BAGUIO CITY – The Department of Tourism in the Cordillera Administrative Region (DOT-CAR) said stakeholders should take advantage of the gains of experiential tourism to increase return visits. Destinations must come up with activities which tourists can participate in and will give a personal… Read More
Boracay readies security, safety measures for tourists this summer
April 1, 2024, 7:55 pm
ILOILO CITY – The Malay local government has activated its municipal incident management team to monitor tourist arrivals in Boracay Island this summer. “In terms of preparation, we consider our peace and order and security, medical and emergency preparedness, as well as our solid waste… Read More
Manaoag logs over 600K visitors during Holy Week
April 1, 2024, 7:50 pm
MALASIQUI, Pangasinan – Around 600,000 visitors trooped to the Minor Basilica of Our Lady of Rosary of Manaoag in Pangasinan during the Holy Week. Manaoag Mayor Jeremy Agerico Rosario, in a phone interview on Monday, said devotees and visitors started to flock to the church on Maundy Thursday… Read More
Mingay Beach: An off-the-grid getaway
March 28, 2024, 6:43 pm
LAOAG CITY – Off the beaten path is the majestic cove of Mingay located in the quaint village of San Julian in Sta. Praxedes, Cagayan. It is described by both locals and visitors as a hidden gem, and unique for being both a recreation and economic place, being located in a fishing village. It is… Read More
Hundred Islands National Park: a one-stop vacation hub
March 26, 2024, 6:33 pm
ALAMINOS CITY, Pangasinan – The Hundred Islands National Park (HINP), which has 17 islands that are open to public, is a place for a dynamic family, group, or solo vacation for its sceneries and activities that are tailored-fit for the needs of every tourist. The city government of Alaminos has… Read More
PH-Thai ‘two-country, one-destination’ tie-up eyed in June
March 22, 2024, 3:42 pm
MANILA— Thailand is hoping to sign within the year a tourism deal with the Philippines that would jumpstart the “two-country, one-destination” initiative, its top diplomat in the Philippines said Friday. Under the concept, the two governments will ramp up promotions and encourage foreign… Read More
CebuPac cancels Pagadian flights due to runway repair; options offered
March 21, 2024, 5:25 pm
MANILA – Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific (CEB) is cancelling its Pagadian flights from April 15 to May 15 in line with the Pagadian Airport’s closure for runway repair. "As safety is of paramount concern, operations will be suspended until the works have been completed and we have assessed and… Read More
PAL to reroute Pagadian flights to Dipolog April 15 to May 15
March 19, 2024, 8:19 pm
MANILA – Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) will reroute its Pagadian flights to Dipolog due to the airport's monthlong closure from April 15 to May 15. Pagadian Airport's runway will be repaired and rehabilitated during this period. In an advisory, PAL said Dipolog will serve as its… Read More
Holy Week 'drop-pick up' to allow more tourists in Hundred Islands
March 19, 2024, 6:50 pm
ALAMINOS CITY, Pangasinan – The Alaminos City government will implement the “drop and pick up” policy for tourists visiting the Hundred Islands National Park (HINP) during the Holy Week. The policy aims to accommodate the expected influx of tourists in the 17 islands of the national park,… Read More
Alaminos City targets to become eco-sports hub
March 18, 2024, 4:01 pm
ALAMINOS CITY, Pangasinan – The city government here is eyeing to make the Hundred Islands National Park (HINP) an eco-sports hub with the success of the relay race activity during this year’s Hundred Islands Festival celebration. The race, held last March 15, was called Amazing Race Challenge… Read More
Oceana cruise returns to Salomague Port with 500 passengers
March 18, 2024, 3:09 pm
LAOAG CITY – International cruise ship Oceana Cruises MS Insignia again docked at Salomague Port in Cabugao, Ilocos Sur on Monday with around 500 passengers, after its initial visit on June 9, 2023. Araceli Salem, operations officer of the Department of Tourism Laoag sub-office, said the… Read More
Disputes should not affect surge of Chinese tourists in PH – solon
March 17, 2024, 6:42 pm
MANILA – The Department of Tourism (DOT) must lure more tourists from China after a “very encouraging” surge of Chinese tourists in the Philippines, Quezon City 4th District Rep. Marvin Rillo urged. Rillo said he is counting on the tourism industry to drive the creation of new jobs in… Read More
Bacolod City ushers in water sports festival from March to April
March 13, 2024, 6:59 pm
BACOLOD CITY – Water sports enthusiasts are set to gather for the first Bacolod Watersports Festival 2024, a summer-long tourism event, which kicks off on March 15 at the Bacolod Baywalk Recreational Park. Set along an 800-meter seafront at the city’s reclamation area, the festival will… Read More
Budget airline sets flights from Laoag
March 13, 2024, 6:42 pm
LAOAG CITY – Regional budget airline Sky Pasada will cater to passengers bound for three northern Luzon destinations through the Laoag International Airport starting April this year. Cluster airport manager Ronald Estabillo, in an interview on Wednesday, said the new routes are Basco in Batanes,… Read More
