Tag: Philippines Travel

  • International Tourism Soars Back to Pre-Pandemic Numbers

    As international tourism witnesses a robust recovery, the Philippines is celebrating a significant rebound in tourist arrivals, approaching pre-pandemic peaks. According to the Bureau of Immigration (BI), nearly 14.7 million international travelers visited in 2024, inching closer to the 17 million in 2019 before the global health crisis. Immigration Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado highlighted this…

  • PH Airport Authorities Urge Travelers to Stop Carrying Bullets as ‘Anting-anting’ Amulets

    The Office for Transportation Security (OTS) issued a new advisory urging air travelers to avoid carrying bullets as amulets—locally known as “anting-anting”—in Philippine airports, following a recent incident at Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 2 involving an Iloilo-bound passenger. The reminder came after airport security personnel at NAIA Terminal 2 detected an ammunition component, believed…

  • Sorsogon Sees a Surge in Tourism with 138% Increase in 2024

    LEGAZPI CITY – The Sorsogon Provincial Tourism, Culture and Arts Office announced a remarkable increase in tourist numbers for 2024, with arrivals soaring to 2.86 million, a 137.91% rise from the previous year’s 1.2 million. Bobby Gigantone, the province’s tourism officer, highlighted that the majority of these visitors, totaling 2.73 million, were domestic, while 135,712…

  • Pangasinan’s Tourism Surges to Pre-Pandemic Heights in 2024

    In a remarkable recovery, Pangasinan’s tourism sector has bounced back to its pre-COVID-19 levels in 2024, attracting a total of 8.7 million day visitors and 430,983 overnight guests throughout the year. The province saw its highest influx of tourists during the summer months and December, with the latter month alone drawing in 1.3 million visitors,…

  • Clark International Airport Secures Permanent Aerodrome Certification, Bolstering Its Role as a Key Travel Hub

    Clark International Airport (CRK) has achieved a significant milestone by receiving the Permanent Aerodrome Certificate, solidifying its status as a crucial gateway for both international and domestic flights in the Philippines. The certificate was proudly displayed by key figures including Noel Manankil, CEO and President of Luzon International Premiere Airport Development (LIPAD), Capt. Manuel Antonio…