Travel
Philippine passport loses visa-free access in 2025, but ranking edges up
The Philippine passport became weaker in terms of travel freedom in 2025, losing visa-free access to three destinations, even as it slightly improved its position in global rankings, according to the Henley Global Mobility Report.
Sinulog: Faith, footwork, forward motion
Cebu City is dancing through adversity—and doing it in devotion.
Even as search-and-rescue operations continue at the Binaliw landfill and questions swirl around garbage collection,...
Tourism reset urged as Philippines visitor numbers fall
The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) is calling for an urgent reset of Philippine tourism policy, warning that the country is being left behind as ASEAN neighbors surge ahead in post-pandemic recovery.
Short Trips, Big Feels, Sulit Always
Filipino travel in 2026 has a new rhythm—and it moves fast. Think fewer marathon vacations, more smart sprints. Long weekends are sacred, passion trips are planned with purpose, and every getaway must pass the ultimate test: sulit ba?
DOT, DOF untangle tourism tax rules
The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Department of Finance (DOF) are moving to calm nerves across the travel industry, forming a technical working group (TWG) to address tax concerns triggered by a sweeping new revenue regulation.
