BAGUIO CITY – Fewer tourists were recorded in this city and neighboring areas this Holy Week. Mayor Benjamin Magalong admitted a decline in tourists after the Panagbenga Festival which was followed by the oil crisis caused by the war in the Middle East. “Our tourist arrivals dropped by 40 to 50...
Soobin, a member of K-pop boy band Tomorrow X Together, revealed in a vlog that he and his friend almost got scammed by a taxi driver in Cebu in the Philippines. Soobin and a male friend flew from Korea to Cebu for a three-day vacation. Upon arriving in Cebu, they got into a taxi after...
CEBU CITY – The province of Bohol is ready for the influx of tourists this Holy Week. Coordinated preparations across tourism, transport, and accommodation sectors have been conducted to ensure a safe, seamless, and spiritually enriching experience for both domestic pilgrims and international...
CEBU CITY – The province of Bohol recorded an increase in tourist arrivals in 2025. Joanne Pinat, head of the Bohol Provincial Tourism Office (BPTO), said a partial report showed that the province welcomed 1,427,362 tourists in 2025, 4.18 percent higher compared to 2024. Domestic tourists...
The Philippines is rolling the dice on a sweeping visa waiver for Chinese nationals, a move designed to revive its gaming and tourism ecosystem, which has remained stuck in a post-pandemic slump. While the policy shift triggered an immediate, optimistic spike in local equities, the path to a...
A surge in returning Australian tourists has prompted Jetstar Airways to launch direct Perth–Manila flights and a seasonal Brisbane–Cebu service, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said Monday, Dec. 1. The DOT noted that the high number of repeat visits from Australia reflects growing demand for...
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco said on Friday, Oct. 17, that the reinstatement of electronic visas (e-Visas) for Chinese nationals demonstrates the country’s readiness to welcome more travelers and its renewed confidence in advancing the tourism market. The e-Visa...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Saturday, Sept. 6, maintained that visa requirements on Chinese nationals did not result in the decline of tourist arrivals from China. This was after Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco said that Chinese tourist arrivals went...
A total of 1,409 tourists were stranded after transport operations were disrupted by tropical storm “Crising,” prompting the Department of Tourism (DOT) to mobilize its regional offices and extend immediate assistance. In a situational report, the DOT said its regional offices were placed on...
Indian nationals may start entering the country visa-free for tourism purposes starting June 8, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced on Saturday, June 7. Foreign and local tourists at the Puerto Princesa Airport (Photo from the Department of Tourism) In a public advisory, the DFA said...
The growing influx of South Korean visitors, the Philippines’ largest group of foreign tourists, has prompted the Department of Tourism (DOT) to intensify security measures and enforce stricter safeguards to ensure their protection during their stay. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco said...
The Philippine government is taking a step to keep South Korean nationals safe in the country by establishing a dedicated police desk for foreigners in police stations. Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) Executive Director Gilbert Cruz said they have conducted a dialogue with the...
