Fast, convenient: EDSA express buses hit the road

MANILA, Philippines – The government's new express bus service along EDSA began its pilot run on Monday, March 23, with transport authorities hoping the new service will attract car owners to take the bus and reduce road congestion. Some of the first passengers of the Express Connect bus service said ... More here: Fast, convenient: EDSA express buses hit the road

AirAsia’s ‘Piso Fare’ promo returns

MANILA, Philippines – Following the travel passes launch in February, Malaysian-based budget carrier AirAsia now offers again its “Piso Fare” promo. This round offers 3 million seats for grabs and over 20 countries across AirAsia Group’s route network. With a base fare of P1 ($0.22) and no fuel surcharge, passengers only ... More here: AirAsia’s ‘Piso Fare’ promo returns

New toll road project to cut travel time from Manila to Quezon

QUEZON, Philippines -- If things go according to plan, President Benigno Aquino III will no longer spend several hours on the road just to reach Quezon province. Aquino, during a briefing on the South Luzon Expressway (Slex) Toll Road 4 (TR4) in Tiaong, Quezon, joked about consistently missing meals because of the long travel time from Manila. "Sa tuwing naiimbitahan po ako na magtungo rito ... More here: New toll road project to cut travel time from Manila to Quezon

Air Asia Philippines Diaries Day 2

March 4. Day 2 of the Air Asia Philippines Media Tour. I woke up very early after sensing that Blue Palawan resort hotel actually has one of the finest views Of the Palawan sunrise. The break of dawn is an amazing sight, complemented by the sound of the chirping birds. A little bit later breakfast … Continue reading Air Asia Philippines Diaries Day 2 More here: Air Asia Philippines Diaries Day 2

China ranks 2nd among Western Visayas tourist arrivals

Despite the travel ban imposed by China on the Philippines last year, Chinese nationals remain second in terms of foreign tourist arrivals in Western Visayas. Atty. Helen Catalbas, Regional Director of the Department of Tourism in Western Visayas(DOT-6), said China ranked second only to South Korea, which had a total 305,963 arrivals. More here: China ranks 2nd among Western Visayas tourist arrivals

PHILTOA eyes 10 major caravans to attract foreign tourists

As much as 10 major caravans featuring different tourist spots in the country are hoped to be launched in the next few years as part of Philippine Tour Operators Association’s (PHILTOA) efforts to attract more foreign tourists in the country, especially those coming from Europe and United States. PHILTOA is the country’s largest association of registered tour operators, with allied members from ... More here: PHILTOA eyes 10 major caravans to attract foreign tourists

Why 2 Brazilian tourists were sad to leave the Philippines

When Brazilian couple and travel bloggers Natalie Deduck and and Robson Cadore decided to leave their country to backpack around the world The post Why 2 Brazilian tourists were sad to leave the Philippines appeared first on Good News Pilipinas . Related posts: NY Daily reports PHL a key global travel destination Pope Francis mania sweeps the Philippines Iconic designer Diane Von Furstenburg ... More here: Why 2 Brazilian tourists were sad to leave the Philippines