Holiday Pay Rules: Philippines DOLE reminded employers how to pay workers for Ninoy Aquino Day (Aug 21) and National Heroes Day (Aug 31), including double pay for regular holidays and extra pay for work beyond eight hours. Deadly Road Safety: A tourist bus overturned near Petropolis, Brazil, killing at least 10 and sending dozens to hospital; police are investigating the cause. Wildfire Disruptions: Greece remains on high alert as wildfires on Salamina killed two and forced evacuations of about 500 beachgoers; the UK Foreign Office urged travellers to follow emergency guidance. Tourist Safety Hotspot: In New Zealand, a popular photo spot on Mount Taranaki is drawing safety fears as locals say crowds stop on roads despite signs and markings. Missing Traveller: A British man missing in Rome after wandering off near the Pantheon has been found injured and returned to his hotel. Tourism & Transport: Dubai’s tourism slump deepened after Iran-related travel shocks, with hotel occupancy dropping sharply mid-March before partial recovery. Travel Tech/Science: Caltech researchers report steering light in 74 femtoseconds using an ultrathin silicon surface, pointing to faster optical systems. Aviation Milestone: Seoul Incheon topped the world’s busiest airport list for international passengers in the first half of 2026.