Hidden Beach in El Nido, Palawan, has been named as the best in Asia — and the third best in the world — by a Canada-based travel website. The beach was given the accolade by Flight Network following consultations with more than 600 travel journalists, editors, bloggers and tourism companies. Describing the beach, Sachin Aggarwal, of… Full Story »
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Cebu Pacific announces strict new rules governing check-in baggage
Cebu Pacific has announced stricter rules governing check-in baggage, limiting the number of items that can be carried within its weight limits. So, for example, a passenger who has paid to carry 20 kilograms can only check in two items of luggage. For 32kg the limit is three, and for 40kg a maximum of four… Full Story »
Duterte to open Bohol’s new eco-airport — three years ahead of schedule
The Bohol Panglao International Airport — billed as the country’s first eco-airport — is set to be opened by President Duterte. Department of Transportation spokeswoman Goddess Hope Libiran said the 8.9 billion peso airport was “99 per cent complete” and would be ready for operations immediately after its inauguration today (Tuesday, November 27). Construction of… Full Story »
Camiguin Island: Beaches, mountains and sweet, sweet lanzones fruit
As well as its pristine beaches and the towering Mount Hibok-Hibok, a big draw to Camiguin Island are its delicious lanzones. This pebble-like fruit, with its sweet and tangy flesh, is everywhere on the island — as a welcome offering in hotels or even as decorations in homes. Every year, tourists flock to the island… Full Story »
New planes and routes see PAL named as world’s most improved airline
Expanded services using new fuel-efficient aircraft has seen PAL named as the “Most Improved Airline for 2019”. This is according to airlineratings.com, which describes itself as the world’s only safety and product rating website. Its editor-in-chief Geoffrey Thomas said: “A move to expand its global footprint using new generation fuel-efficient aircraft equipped with the latest… Full Story »
