Philippines; one of the hidden gems in Southeast Asia that has been topping best travel destinations in the world, because of its crystal-clear waters, attractive white-sand beaches, and breathtaking mountains—which have been the main reason for foreign and local travelers to visit the country and its provinces, is currently in great doldrums as the country suffers a major drop in tourism revenues after travel restriction is implemented because of COVID-19 outbreak. Due to the pandemic, many countries, including the Philippines, have taken precautionary measures to avoid the further spread of the virus, as President Rodrigo Duterte had announced an enhanced...

As of June 18, 2020, number of cases of COVID-19 in the Philippines is continuously increasing as the Department of Health (DOH) recorded 562 cases on the said date, bringing a total of 27, 799 cases.  The Philippine government announced that from May 3 until July 1, 2020, all international flights are suspended. All sea and land borders are closed to foreign travellers. Filipino nationals and residents returning from abroad must quarantine for 14 days upon arrival. Face masks are also recommended inside the airport. According the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), these are the travel restrictions which are imposed...

Just this day, June 4, Department of Tourism announced the continuous prohibition of tourism activities in Metro Manila and other areas under general community quarantine. On the other hand, Bohol, known for its Chocolate Hills, Philippine Tarsier, and white-sand beaches, could become a model for the "new normal" given the local government's highly-effective pandemic response which has resulted zero COVID cases, according to the National Task Force (NTF) on COVID-19 officials. “Nasa GCQ (General Community Quarantine) na po kayo (Bohol), baka mapunta na kayo sa MGCQ (Modified General Community Quarantine), ibig sabihin malapit na kayo sa new normal. I believe...

I don’t know where to start but all I want is to go away from this uncertainty. Never have I imagined myself stuck in one of the corners of our house—not this kind of isolation. Whenever I feel sad, lonely, and tired, I’m starting to see myself packing my bags as if my mind tells me to go up—to go in Baguio, my happy place, my breather. It’s not only about the beautiful spots and views why I keep on coming back in this place. Numerous stories, heartaches, and memories have been told in this enigmatic city.     I...

According to news recently, passenger planes may have to keep some seats empty if they were to follow the new normal of social distancing inlight. But there’s no need to worry for travel seekers, as Cebu Pacific spokesperson Charo Logarta-Lagamon has assured that the Gokongwei-led budget airline will continue to offer low-rates airfares. According to Pep.ph recent article, Logarta-Lagamon said in an interview with DZMM Teleradyo last Tuesday, April 28, “Mayroon namang ibang ways para ma-manage natin the cost of a flight. So hindi naman necessary na tataas ito [at] wala nang Piso Fare.. “Mandate na po ng Cebu Pacific mula...