New direct flights and Halal-friendly travel, led by the Department of Tourism (DOT), are set to draw Saudi travelers as the Kingdom becomes one of the country’s fastest-growing inbound markets. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco said the Philippines remains popular among Saudi visitors for...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) appealed to travelers not to cancel their flights to Cebu, saying key tourism areas are safe and fully operational despite recent typhoons and an earthquake. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco said the province’s recovery is ongoing but stable. Core tourism...
The Philippines and Israel are exploring “more avenues of cooperation”—including a possible free trade agreement, direct flights between the two countries, and cybersecurity agreements—that will improve the “bond” that has been going strong since World War II, Israel Ambassador to...
India’s largest airline, IndiGo, is exploring direct flights to Manila and Cebu following high-level discussions with the Department of Tourism (DOT) during President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s state visit to India. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco, who accompanied the...
The Republic of the Philippines and the Republic of India have lifted visa restrictions and restored direct flights under a tourism cooperation pact that outlines joint efforts in marketing, training, and tourism development from 2025 to 2028. Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco said the...
CEBU CITY – Flight delays and schedule changes were experienced at the Mactan Cebu International Airport on Saturday, July 12. The disruption was caused by ongoing repairs at the primary runway of the ariport. Lawyer Glen Nauli, assistant general manager of Mactan Cebu International Airport...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) is banking on the launch of direct flights between Manila and Da Nang in Vietnam to strengthen regional mobility and cater to the shifting travel preferences of Filipino tourists. During the July 1 send-off ceremony for Philippine Airlines (PAL) Flight 585 at NAIA...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – A Cebu Pacific flight which took off for Tawi-Tawi province on Sunday, June 29, returned to the Zamboanga International Airport (ZIA) here seconds after takeoff due to unsettling mechanical sounds heard by passengers on board the aircraft. Passengers reported hearing loud banging...
The Indian Embassy in Manila welcomed the announcement by the Philippine government of visa-free privileges for Indian nationals beginning on Sunday, June 8. (Photo from Air India) The move will allow Indian nationals to stay...
Direct flights between Manila and Delhi starting Oct. 1 this year has been announced by Air India, India’s leading global online, in a bid to boost the tourism, trade, and cultural exchanges between the two countries. (Photo courtesy of...
Travel to and from India will soon be more seamless as flag carrier Air India announced the rollout of its non-stop flights between Delhi and Manila beginning in October. In a statement on its website, Air India said it is the only carrier to operate non-stop flights between India and the...
Key officials welcome passengers of Air Canada Flight AC 017 at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) on April 3, 2025, led by DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco (6th from the right), DOTr Secretary Vince Dizon (5th from the right), Air Canada Managing Director Rocky Lo (7th from the left),...
