Travel & Tourism
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.
Filipinos rethink Holy Week travel amid rising costs
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.
MPTC activates Holy Week traffic plan nationwide
Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. (MPTC) is rolling out its “Biyaheng Arangkada” motorist assistance program from March 27 to April 6, 2026, bracing for the annual Holy Week travel surge.
