Sky-high airfares are dampening wanderlust, but the cruise industry is sailing into the gap. As flight costs continue to climb, cruise travel is emerging as a cost-effective and convenient alternative for both Filipino and foreign travelers, according to Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA) President Jaison Yang.
The Alas Pilipinas national men’s volleyball team put up a gallant stand before dropping a tight contest in straight sets, 16–25, 25–27, 22–25, to South Korea in their opening match of the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya on Sunday.
The Department of Agriculture (DA) reports initial damage from the ongoing El Niño has reached P6.87 billion, hitting crops and livelihoods across the country and raising concerns over food supply and consumer prices.