Philippines
Philippine officials and VFS Global launch contract verification services in Dubai
Officials from the Philippine Migrant Workers Office (MWO) and VFS Global formally inaugurated the new Contract Verification Centre (CVC) in Dubai earlier this week.
Hotel101 Group ushers in the Lunar New Year as it gets ready for a year of further expansion
Hotel101 Group, the hospitality arm of DoubleDragon Corporation, rang in the Lunar New Year and welcomed the Year of the Fire Horse with a celebration that brought together its top executives.
Mactan-Cebu Airport sets passenger traffic record
Mactan-Cebu Airport sets passenger traffic record
Philippines pushes Higatangan Island as a luxury destination
Higatangan Island in the central Philippines stands to become one of the world’s newest luxury destinations.
Philippine National Police to conduct airport security audit nationwide
The Philippine National Police (PNP) announced that it will undertake a comprehensive security audit among the country’s airports.
Cebu Pacific to fly Clark-Hanoi route from 2nd May
Philippine low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific will commence direct services between Clark and Hanoi, Vietnam from 2nd May of this year.
Philippine land transportation bureau calls out four poorly-run bus terminals
The Philippine Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) called out four bus companies over poorly maintained passenger terminals found during surprise inspections in Quezon City on Tuesday, 27th January.
VFS: visa applications from Philippines up 8% in 2025
VFS Global reports that visa application volumes from the Philippines rose by eight percent year on year in 2025.
Philippines seeks more arrivals from North America, China, India, & MidEast
The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) plans to expand its promotions budget for several key and emerging markets in 2026, including the United States, South Korea, Canada, China, India and the Middle East.
Aboitiz InfraCapital airports welcomed 16.17 million travellers in 2025
Aboitiz InfraCapital Inc (AIC) announced today, 26th January, that its airport portfolio recorded 16.17 million passenger arrivals in 2025, reflecting the growing demand for air travel across the Visayas and Northern Mindanao.
Hotel101-Manila is the official residence for Miss World Philippines and Mr World Philippines 2026
Hotel101 Group recently signed an agreement with ALV Pageant Circle, organiser of the Miss World Philippines and Mr. World Philippines pageants.
City of Dreams Manila’s MRP Foundation donates equipment to Manila police force
The Philippine National Capital Region Police Office (NCR-PO) recently received Php9.9 million worth of security equipment and vehicles from the City of Dreams Manila’s charitable arm, Melco Resorts (Philippines) Foundation Corporation (MRP Foundation).
PTAA’s 33rd Travel Tour Expo slated for February
The Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA) is staging its 33rd Travel Tour Expo (TTE) at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City from 6th to 8th February.
Philippines welcomed 6.4 million arrivals in 2025
The Philippines reports that it welcomed a total of 6.4 million arrivals as of 31st December 2025.
Cebu Pacific offers exclusive Cebu travel deals
Cebu Pacific has teamed up with the Philippines Department of Tourism and the Hotel Resort and Restaurant Association of Cebu Inc to launch an exclusive travel promotion, encouraging tourists to start their Philippine adventure in Cebu.
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