Tigerair offers transfer service

CLARK FREEPORT -- Tigerair Philippines has started offering its transfer service to passengers from Clark, Manila, and Singapore who are bound to Boracay from Kalibo and vice-versa. Tigerair executives said this is aimed to provide their customers with seamless travel process so they don't have to be stressed as they travel. More here: Tigerair offers transfer service

Get visas, Hong Kong tells PH officials

HONG KONG -- Hong Kong will scrap visa-free access for all Philippine diplomatic and official passport holders after Manila failed to issue a formal apology for a deadly hostage-taking in 2010. More here: Get visas, Hong Kong tells PH officials

Hong Kong ends visa-free visits for PH gov’t officials

MANILA, Philippines - Hong Kong will impose sanctions against the Philippines beginning February 5 over the Manila bus hostage crisis in 2010 that left seven Hong Kong tourists dead. The sanctions, which also cancel visa-free arrangements for Philippine officials and diplomatic passports, were announced by Hong Kong Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying in a press conference Wednesday. Ordinary ... More here: Hong Kong ends visa-free visits for PH gov’t officials

HK cancels visa-free travel for Filipino diplomatic, official passport holders

Hong Kong has announced that it will suspend visa-free travel for Filipinos holding diplomatic and official passports starting February 5, amid political tensions over the Manila bus hostage crisis. More here: HK cancels visa-free travel for Filipino diplomatic, official passport holders

Hong Kong imposes sanctions on Philippines over 2010 hostage deaths

By Alice Woodhouse HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong will scrap visa-free access for all Philippine diplomatic and official passport holders after Manila failed to issue a formal apology for a deadly hostage-taking in 2010. The Hong Kong families of eight tourists who were killed in the Manila shooting have demanded an apology and compensation, punishment for officials who dealt with the crisis ... More here: Hong Kong imposes sanctions on Philippines over 2010 hostage deaths

Philippines: Nobu Hotel planned for new Manila casino complex

Where in the world is Nobu now? Look for one of Nobu Matsuhisa's newest hotels near a giant golden egg in Manila sometime this year. More here: Philippines: Nobu Hotel planned for new Manila casino complex

India to give visa on arrival facilities to 40 more countries

Tourist visa on arrival for 40 more countries including US, UK and Germany could become a reality soon. More here: India to give visa on arrival facilities to 40 more countries