Mactan-Cebu Airport to build Airport Village + T1 renovation updates

Since the opening of the world-class Terminal 2 of Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) in June last year, GMR Megawide Cebu Airport Corporation (GMCAC) has been doing phased renovation in Terminal 1. I flew through Terminal 1 last week and was able to see the progress as more areas have been boarded up for renovation.

Cover photo: Mactan-Cebu International Airport General Manager Steve Dicdican Authority, and GMR Megawide Cebu Airport Corporation Chief Executive Adviser Andrew Harrison unveil the new arrivals pickup zone at Terminal 1

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Taiwan becomes new Filipino favorite

Taiwan has become an emerging destination of choice for Filipino travelers. This began when Taiwan allowed visa-free entry for Filipinos last year. Previously, Filipino travelers would often choose visa-free Hong Kong, Singapore, and Malaysia for their first out-of-country trip.

PHOTO: Taiwan Tourism Bureau in Kuala Lumpur Director, proposes a toast with Cebu travel stakeholders at a travel workshop. It’s #TimeForTaiawan
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Welcome to Libotero

Hello! My name is Sinjin Pineda and I am The Libotero.

This blog was established on June 2010. If it is your first time here, welcome! But if you’ve already been following me before, welcome back.

On this blog, I shared stories from my travels around the Philippines, both solo travels and travels with family. I started with the tagline, “Libutin natin ang sariling atin”, because it was the time when “piso fares” were really “piso”, and I believe that while it is very tempting to explore other countries, we should get to know our own first.
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