Smart Communications, Inc. has issued a warning to customers about a growing phone scam known as ‘wangiri fraud’—a deceptive practice involving missed calls from international numbers designed to trick recipients into calling back premium-rate lines.
Passenger traffic at ports across the Philippines surged by 37.14 percent during Holy Week 2025, the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) reported, highlighting a strong rebound in domestic travel.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., more publicly known under the initials PBBM, has issued a clear directive for all government agencies to coordinate efforts in ensuring the safety and convenience of travelers during the Holy Week, transport secretary Vince Dizon said.
Cebu Pacific’s passenger traffic jumped nearly 19 percent in March, as the Gokongwei-led carrier capitalized on higher seat capacity across both domestic and international routes, underscoring its aggressive post-pandemic growth strategy.