Travel
Balloons will return to Tarlac skies to lift a nation’s mood
When the hot air balloons rise again in February 2026, it will feel less like the return of an event and more like the reopening of a beloved chapter in Philippine travel. After taking a breather in 2025, the Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta comes back with renewed purpose, reminding travelers why this sky-filled weekend has long been a bright spot on the tourism calendar.
Christmas travel boom powers local tourism
Domestic tourism across the Philippines delivered a strong year-end boost as millions of Filipinos hit the road during the Christmas long break, reinforcing local travel as a critical growth engine for the tourism industry.
Philippines pitches Cebu as tourism comeback
Facing a dip in foreign visitor arrivals, the Philippines is rolling out a high-stakes tourism pitch by hosting the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) this month—using Cebu as both stage and symbol of a hoped-for rebound.
PAL leads Asia-Pacific punctuality race 2025
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has claimed the top spot for on-time performance in the Asia-Pacific region in 2025, underscoring operational discipline at one of the world’s most congested hubs.
Condé Nast names Boracay’s white beach as world’s best
There are beaches you visit, and then there are beaches you cancel plans for. Boracay’s White Beach is firmly the latter—and now it has the crown to prove it.
