APECO launches a P220-million infrastructure push in Casiguran, Aurora, featuring a convention center, airport upgrades, and leisure sites to attract investors and tourists. Discover the future of Northern Aurora.
President Marcos inaugurates the rehabilitated Antique Airport, praising its PHP120 million terminal as a model for cost-efficient public infrastructure. Read more.
Cebu's tourism industry pushes for an experience-first strategy beyond promotion. Leaders warn of regional competition and stress seamless visitor ecosystems for sustainable growth.
The Western Mindanao Naval Command saved 30 passengers, including children and a pregnant woman, from a wooden boat adrift near Turtle Islands. Read about the dramatic nighttime rescue.
Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco confirms Cebu's readiness for the ASEAN Tourism Forum in Jan 2026. Over 10,000 front-liners trained. Discover how this major event will boost Philippine tourism.
Cebu's tourism future depends on intensified public-private partnerships (PPPs) to transform its natural assets into world-class visitor experiences, industry leaders declared at the Cebu International Investments Summit 2026.
Government and tourism leaders assure Cebu is fully prepared for the ASEAN Tourism Forum 2026, with trained staff and upgraded infrastructure ready to welcome the world.
Davao del Sur's landmark agreement on Jan 12, 2026, paves the way for sustainable tourism at Mt. Apo and cultural preservation with Bagobo-Tagabawa artifacts. Discover the future of eco-travel.
As Iranians risk their lives protesting a brutal theocracy, the selective outrage of Western activists is under scrutiny. Why is there no 'All Eyes on Iran' movement?
The BSP launches a commemorative coin for the 2026 ASEAN chairmanship as Cebu prepares to host major tourism forums and ministerial meetings. Discover the details and preparations.
Davao City begins processing business permit and tourism certificate renewals for 2026. Deadline is January 31. Learn locations and requirements here.
DOT 7 projects over 300,000 visitors in Cebu this January, fueled by Sinulog 2026, extended holidays, and the ASEAN Tourism Forum. Discover the full story and travel insights.
Vietnam Airlines launches thrice-weekly Cebu to Hanoi flights, celebrated at NUSTAR. The move aims to boost tourist exchanges between the Philippines and Vietnam. Read more.
Cebu's domestic tourism soared with 102,124 visitors this Christmas, showcasing resilience and readiness for the upcoming 45th ASEAN Tourism Forum. Discover how local travel drives recovery.
Vietnam's tourism booms with 3.5 million arrivals over the New Year holiday. Ho Chi Minh City leads with 1.24 million visitors. Discover the key destinations driving this growth.
The Department of Tourism addresses claims it highlights Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco more than destinations. Read its full statement and the critics' concerns.
Light Fuels, a unit of Top Line Business Development Corp., receives a major DOE Visayas award for compliance and service. This recognition boosts its expansion plans across the region. Read more about this fuel industry achievement.
Vietnam welcomed an estimated 21.5 million international tourists in 2025, generating nearly $40 billion in revenue. Discover the country's ambitious targets for 2026.
Melanie Ng of PCCI-Visayas forecasts a cautiously optimistic 2026 for Cebu and Visayas, driven by tourism recovery, construction, and domestic investment. Read the full outlook.
Davao Tourism Association urges private sector to boost local and international travel. Discover the success of the Davao Tourist Passport with 1.8M views and new member inductees.
Cebu's tourism office is surveying clean, accessible comfort rooms across the island to improve the travel experience. The verified list will be available in 2026.
A large emergency-level fire came within 2km of Boddington, WA on Christmas Day, burning 3,700 hectares. Residents evacuated as firefighters battle the blaze. Read the latest updates.
Pemuteran Village in North Bali earns global recognition as a Best Tourism Village 2025. Discover its coral reef restoration, community-led tourism, and how Filipino travelers can visit visa-free.
Cebu's tourism industry stabilizes in 2025 thanks to strong domestic travel. As it heads into 2026, new air routes and a focus on MICE events fuel cautious optimism. Discover the full story.
The Michelin Guide's historic entry into the Philippines moves beyond a one-time award. The DOT aims to build a sustainable culinary tourism ecosystem, leveraging global recognition for long-term economic growth. #Philippines #Michelin
Westmincom commander Lt. Gen. Donald Gumiran says the CPP's 4-day Christmas ceasefire is not true peace. He urges NPA rebels to surrender and avail of gov't reintegration programs.
Cebu is now central to the Philippines' cruise tourism push, aiming for 127 ship calls in 2026. Tourism Secretary Frasco highlights its role in dispersing visitors and economic recovery. Discover the plan.
PRO 6 increases patrols and coordinates with LGUs to secure churches, plazas, and transport hubs for a safe Christmas in Western Visayas. Report suspicious activity via hotlines.
Police Regional Office 6 reports significant declines in total crime, index crimes, and peace & order incidents for November 2025. PRO 6 Chief Brig. Gen. Ligan credits police work and community support. Read the full report.
PRO 6 arrests a high-value drug suspect in San Jose, Antique, confiscating 80 grams of shabu. Suspect faces life imprisonment. Read the full police report.