Tourists flock to Baguio, Boracay for New Year 2026

In anticipation of New Year 2026 celebrations, tourists continued to arrive at popular vacation spots such as the Boracay in the Visayas and Baguio City in the Cordilleras on early Wednesday morning.

According to Kim Salinas' report on Unang Balita, tourists were welcomed with live music upon arrival at the Cagban Jetty Port in Malay, Aklan. 

Meanwhile, some families took advantage of the good weather to go for a swim at Boracay's famed beaches.

Based on data from the local government, up to 8,000 tourists have been arriving daily since the weekend, a number that is expected to increase in the coming days.

Amid the influx, the local government has established an incident management team to ensure cleanliness and safety in Boracay during the celebrations.

Tourists may also expect a fireworks display on New Year's Eve.

"Ang mas maganda kasi both sides ng isla may fireworks so maganda, spectacular ang ibibigay sa December 31. At the same time, may final countdown din. Sa ating enthusiasts, mag-enjoy sa mga party sa Boracay during this New Year's Eve," Malay Mayor Floribar Bautista said, as translated in the report.

(The good thing is that both sides of the island will have fireworks, so it will be beautiful and spectacular on December 31. At the same time, there will also be a final countdown. To our enthusiasts, enjoy the parties in Boracay during this New Year's Eve.)

City of Pines

Meanwhile, according to Bam Alegre's report on Unang Balita, the Baguio Tourism Office is expecting a large number of tourists this week.

The office urged the public to download the BCPO ViewBaguio application of the Baguio City Police, which informs the user about the activity schedules at local tourist attractions, as well as the real-time traffic situation and parking space availability in the city.

Burnham Park remains open 24 hours. A countdown concert is scheduled at Melvin Jones Field in Burnham starting at 6 p.m. Wednesday. — Joahna Lei Casilao/ VDV, GMA Integrated News