Mactan Expo Center eyed for 2026 ASEAN tourism confab hosting
CEBU CITY – The upcoming Mactan Expo Center in Lapu-Lapu City is eyed as one of the possible venues for the upcoming Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Tourism Forum (ATF) in 2026, Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco said Thursday.
June 2025
NAIA operator promises ‘better experience’ for passengers
MANILA, Philippines — Following an incident involving an unauthorized taxi that overcharged a passenger for a short trip between Ninoy Aquino International Airport terminals, airport operator New NAIA Infrastructure Corp. is promising better service at the country’s premier gateway.
June 2025
Alert Level 3 raised in Israel, Iran; Filipinos urged to return home
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has raised the crisis alert level in both Israel and Iran to Alert Level 3, calling for the voluntary repatriation of overseas Filipinos amid rising tensions between the two nations.
June 2025
Grab launches ‘Dine Out’ feature in Boracay to boost culinary tourism
Grab Philippines has rolled out its Dine Out feature on the popular island destination of Boracay, offering travelers tech-enabled access to exclusive dining discounts and curated food experiences.
June 2025
A view of Switerzland's Aletsch Glacier, the Alps' largest glacier
MANILA, Philippines — Between the Bern and Valais cantons in Switzerland, one can find the largest glacier in western Eurasia and among the biggest in the world.
