DAVAO CITY – Tourism industry leaders and government officials opened the 16th Davao Mega Travel Sale on Friday, Feb. 27, highlighting Mindanao’s growing outbound market, plans to expand international connectivity, and a two-million visitor target for Davao City in 2026. The Davao Travel...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Friday, Feb. 27, kept all national roads and bridges in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) open while enforcing stricter safety measures to protect motorists. “Motorists are advised to exercise caution at all times and strictly...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go has joined other lawmakers in pushing for the abolition of the travel tax saying it is an unnecessary burden on Filipinos and ASEAN nationals. Go has filed Senate Bill No.1849, which also seeks to abolish the travel tax imposed on Filipinos leaving the country and...
To cap off National Arts Month, we found ourselves joining the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) to venture out to Los Baños, Laguna. What we encountered was a province that welcomes creative minds freely, as well as places worth visiting, all within walking distance. Our...
The White Beach on Boracay Island in Panay landed at No. 6 in Tripadvisor’s Best of the Best Beaches in Asia for 2026, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said Tuesday, Feb. 24. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco said the recognition highlights Boracay’s global appeal and the livelihoods...
SKAL International Makati has announced the recipients of its 32nd Tourism Personality Awards, scheduled on Feb. 26, 2026, at the Okada Manila Grand Ballroom 1. SKALPresident Capt. Stanley Ng said the “annual prestigious award recognizes individuals in the travel and tourism industry who have...
Images courtesy of Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) March signals the start of Japan’s famed sakura season as springtime slowly makes its way in. Based on the predictions of the Japan Weather Association, the earliest estimated date of the first bloom is on March 21. Flowers begin to...
By Pete Dacuycuy Tourism in Bohol is steadily climbing back to pre-pandemic levels, driven by diversified source markets, new tourism products, and closer collaboration between the private sector and local government, according to longtime tour operator Lourdes Sultan. Lourdes, owner of Travel...
Before the vivid red banners and lanterns grace its lamp posts, before dancing dragons line up its streets and buildings, and before people gather and cheer for all the Lunar New Year festivities, Binondo has a peaceful nature that shows remnants of a simpler time. Even as its surroundings find...
Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri has joined the move to abolish the travel tax and lift what he described as an unnecessary financial burden on millions of Filipinos flying abroad. Zubiri filed Senate Bill No. 1793 titled “Travel Tax Abolition Act of 2026,” which was...
On the opening day of the PTAA Travel & Tour Expo 2026, the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO Manila Office) took center stage showcasing a compelling vision of the country during spring and summer time, all in its charm, regional treasures, and ever-deepening friendship with the...
In recent years, travel from the Philippines to Taiwan has continued to grow steadily. According to the latest statistics from the Taiwan Tourism Administration, 557,230 Filipino visitors traveled to Taiwan in the first 11 months of 2025, representing a 34% increase compared to 415,635 visitors...
