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Philippine Ferries Go Digital: The 2026 Online Ticketing Rules
MARINA has made online ticketing compulsory for inter-island ferries. Here is what the 2026 rules cover, which boats are exempt, and how to book a crossing now.
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Bohol Beyond Panglao: Anda, Loboc and the Island's Quiet Interior
Panglao is only Bohol's front door. Head east instead to Anda's cave pools, Loboc's river towns and a geopark interior of terraces, forest and limestone.
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How to Plan Around Philippine Fiestas and Holy Week
Fiestas and Holy Week can make or wreck a Philippine trip. Here is how the calendar works, when to book, when to stay put, and how to behave as a guest.
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The Philippines' Digital Nomad Visa in 2026: What Long-Stay Travellers Need to Know
A one-year renewable visa for remote workers now exists in the Philippines, but the reciprocity rule decides who can use it. What applicants need in 2026.
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How to Handle Money in the Philippines: Cash, Cards and GCash
Foreign-card ATM fees, low withdrawal limits and cash-only provinces. How to manage money in the Philippines without bleeding fees on a long, slow trip.
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Old Houses, New Life: The Philippines' Heritage-Town Revival in 2026
Ancestral houses are becoming inns, cafes and archives across the Philippines. A look at the 2026 heritage-town revival and how to travel it thoughtfully.
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Romblon: The Philippines' Marble Islands, at Their Own Pace
Three islands in the middle of the Philippines, joined by ferries and defined by marble, forest and beaches most visitors never reach. A slow traveller's guide.
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The Philippines' Travel Fees in 2026: Terminal, Environmental and the SIM Rule
Beyond your airfare, the Philippines charges terminal fees, environmental fees and more in 2026. The costs and formalities to budget for.
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Capping the Crowds: How the Philippines Is Managing Its Islands in 2026
From Boracay's closure to El Nido's lagoon limits, the Philippines is capping its islands. What the shift to managed tourism means for slow travellers.
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How to Get Around the Philippines: Jeepneys, Tricycles and Boats
Jeepneys, tricycles, habal-habal and bangkas: getting around the Philippines is half the adventure. A practical guide to riding like a local.
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Camiguin: The Philippines' Island Born of Fire, at Its Own Pace
Volcanoes, waterfalls, hot springs and a sunken cemetery on a tiny island off Mindanao. A slow-travel guide to Camiguin, one of the Philippines' quiet gems.
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Visa-Free Entry and Extending Your Stay in the Philippines in 2026
Most visitors get 30 days visa-free in the Philippines, and can extend for months. Here is how visa-free entry, extensions and the eVisa actually work in 2026.
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