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.
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.
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.
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.
For many Filipinos, Holy Week marks one of the longest breaks of the year—a welcome pause to return to provincial towns, join the Stations of the Cross, visit churches, and watch the Senakulo.