Travel & Tourism
China’s spiciest cities showcase pandas and neon
If Tokyo feels too polished and Seoul too familiar, western China is ready to shake Filipino travelers out of their comfort zone in the best possible way.
Chongqing emerging as key Philippines-China tourism hub
The Philippines sees strong potential for expanded two-way tourism with Western China as cross-border travel interest grows alongside improving air connectivity.
US funds study to expand Manila airport
Metro Manila’s long-awaited new airport could be one step closer to reality after the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) approved funding for a feasibility study at Sangley Point in Cavite.
PH boosts India tourism ties with mega familiarization tour
The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines has completed its India Mega Familiarization Tour, aimed at promoting the Philippines as a top leisure and MICE destination for Indian travelers.
Travel agencies urge clearer BIR tax rules
A leading Philippine travel association is pressing the government to clarify tax rules for agency transactions, warning that inconsistent interpretations by Revenue District Offices (RDOs) are driving up compliance costs and sparking audit disputes.
