Travel & Tourism
New diversion road boosts Lipa growth corridor
The opening of Section 1 of the Lipa City–Mataas na Diversion Road is poised to accelerate development across southern Batangas, reinforcing Lipa’s trajectory as a rising regional hub in CALABARZON.
PAL secures Ba2 rating, eyes funding access
Philippine Airlines has secured a first-time Ba2 corporate family rating from Moody’s Ratings, marking a key milestone in its recovery and positioning the airline for broader access to global funding.
CAAP boosts airport security, operations for Holy Week travel surge
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) is increasing security and operational measures at airports nationwide ahead of the surge in passengers during the Holy Week travel period.
Philippine tourist arrivals grow despite February dip
Tourist arrivals in the Philippines during the first two months of 2026 rose 3.1 percent to 1.329 million, compared to 1.298 million in the same period last year, the Department of Tourism reported.
Cebu–Quanzhou flights resume, boosting tourism, trade links
Mactan-Cebu International Airport on Sunday welcomed the launch of direct flights between Cebu and Quanzhou, marking the restoration of a key air corridor expected to strengthen tourism and trade ties between the Philippines and China.
