Day: October 2, 2025

Manila: Ticket sales during the annual Time to Fly virtual travel fair of Singapore Airlines account for a big chunk of the company’s revenues, and an airline official attributed this to the convenience of online transactions. According to Philippines News Agency, Aiza Garcia, SIA marketing and press relations head, stated that while people still attend physical travel fair events, there is a notable increase in online sales, particularly in the post-pandemic era. “People have become more comfortable with digital and cashless transactions. So transitioning into virtual travel fair is a very good move for us, it’s a good decision. Because

Medellin: The government-constructed Tourist Rest Area (TRA) in Medellin is now open 24/7 to accept donations for victims of the deadly 6.9 magnitude earthquake that struck Cebu on September 30. The municipality of Medellin announced that the TRA had been repurposed as a drop-off point to accommodate donations for those affected by the tremor. According to Philippines News Agency, Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco expressed her gratitude to the community, stating, “I thank our fellow Cebuanos and fellow Filipinos who have come to the aid of the people here in Cebu.” Frasco emphasized that the Tourist Rest Areas in Cebu, including

Manila: The Department of Agriculture (DA) announced that it has approved the importation of red and white onions, as well as carrots, in an effort to stabilize the increasing retail prices in local markets. According to Philippines News Agency, DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. shared during an interview at the 47th Meeting of the ASEAN Ministers on Agriculture and Forestry that the country has commenced importing red and white onions. He noted that the price of red onions had recently escalated to PHP140 to PHP160, prompting the decision to allow imports to arrive earlier than the previously set target

Lanao del sur: The Department of Agriculture (DA) clarified on Thursday that earlier reports of ‘ghost’ farm-to-market road (FMR) projects in Lanao del Sur were incorrect, as the projects were confirmed to exist after a thorough validation process. This development follows a joint effort by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the DA regional field office to submit a comprehensive report amidst a stringent audit and a parallel government investigation into alleged ghost flood control projects. According to Philippines News Agency, Agriculture spokesperson Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa stated in an ambush interview during the 47th Meeting

Baler: Tropical cyclone Paolo, internationally known as Matmo, has intensified into a severe tropical storm as it approaches Northern Luzon. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), the storm was last located east of Baler, Aurora, carrying maximum sustained winds of 95 kilometers per hour (kph) near its center and gustiness reaching up to 115 kph. It has slightly accelerated, moving westward at 30 kph. According to Philippines News Agency, Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 3 is now in effect over the extreme northern portion of Aurora, including Dilasag and Casiguran, as well as the