Category : Tourism Industry


Kadaugan sa Mactan Proceeds, Sadsad Festival Canceled

Despite the Middle East energy crisis, Lapu-Lapu City will hold the 505th Kadaugan sa Mactan with only the Sadsad Festival canceled. Education Secretary Edgardo Angara is guest of honor, and events like Lapu-Lapu Got Talent continue.

Central Visayas Tourism Up 8.57% in 2025, Japan Boosts Arrivals

Tourist arrivals in Central Visayas increased by 8.57% to 2.55 million in 2025, with Japan showing the fastest growth at 50.45%. South Korea remained the top market despite a 5.38% decline, while the DOT highlights a visa-free policy driving Chinese arriv

Samal Island Sees 48,000 Holy Week Tourists in 2026

The Island Garden City of Samal welcomed nearly 48,000 visitors during Holy Week 2026, with domestic travelers dominating the surge. Maritime authorities reported zero casualties and assisted over 269,000 passengers.

Cebu Pacific Day of Valor Seat Sale: PHP 88 Fares

Cebu Pacific celebrates the Day of Valor with a special seat sale offering one-way base fares as low as PHP 88 from April 6-9, 2026, for travel between October 2026 and March 2027 across its extensive domestic and international network.

LTFRB Acts on Taxi Overcharging Involving K-pop Star Soobin

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board has issued a show cause order against a taxi operator accused of overcharging and attempting to scam K-pop singer Soobin during his Cebu visit. The viral video prompted immediate regulatory action.

Davao Terminal Sees Holy Week Travel Surge Amid Fuel Costs

Passenger traffic at Davao City Overland Transport Terminal surged during Holy Week 2026, with northbound travel dominating. Despite fuel price increases, operations remain stable under strict dispatch policies, while fare hikes are on hold.

BI on Full Alert for Holy Week Travel Rush, Warns of Scams

The Bureau of Immigration has placed all personnel on full force as Holy Week travel peaks, expecting up to 45,000 daily international departures. Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado urges travelers to arrive three hours early and warns against fraudulent eTr

Xiamen Airlines Water Cannon Salute in Cebu Boosts Tourism

Xiamen Airlines was welcomed with a ceremonial water cannon salute at Mactan-Cebu International Airport, marking the resumption of direct flights from Quanzhou, China. This move aims to enhance tourism and business opportunities under China's visa-free po

Central Luzon Tourism Adjusts to Energy Emergency

Tourism officials in Central Luzon are revising programs in response to the national energy emergency declared by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., focusing on a Tourism Resiliency Program to sustain growth.

DCOTT Opens New Davao-Luzon Bus Route with Ceres Transport

The Davao City Overland Transport Terminal is launching a new long-haul bus service connecting Davao City to Cubao, Quezon City, operated by Ceres Transport. The route will run twice weekly through key provinces, enhancing regional connectivity and passen

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