Central Visayas has remained the Philippines’ most visited region by foreign travelers for 25 consecutive years. A long-term audit by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) showed the region recorded 31.5 million foreign arrivals from 2000 to 2024, the highest among all regions, surpassing even Metro Manila. Read more »
The town of Naval in Biliran is positioning Higatangan Island as a potential stop on international cruise routes, following a site assessment conducted this week by French luxury cruise line Compagnie du Ponant and its partners. Read more »
In a country where most workers can barely make ends meet, the rise of “nepo babies” flaunting unearned wealth is a glaring reminder of how corruption breeds privilege across generations. Read more »
Philippine ferry operator 2GO Travel has officially announced a new weekly route connecting the capital to the world-famous surfing destination of Siargao, marking a major development for domestic tourism and travel convenience. Read more »
There’s a fresh buzz in the world of travel—and this time, it’s Samar making waves. The province just made its exciting debut on the global cruise map with the arrival of the Heritage Adventurer, a Portuguese-registered expedition cruise ship. Read more »
The Norwegian Spirit, a cruise ship operated by the Norwegian Cruise Line, landed at the Port of Currimao in Ilocos Norte on Christmas Day with around 2,104 passengers and 887 staff members. Read more »
