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Diving tourism contributes 1.3 bln USD to Philippine economy in 2023

MANILA, Feb. 23 (Xinhua) -- Diving tourism contributed more than 73 billion pesos (1.3 billion U.S. dollars) to the Philippine economy in 2023, nearly twice the revenue the industry earned in 2022, the country's Department of Tourism said Friday. Diving tourism raked 37 billion pesos (661 million dollars) in revenue in 2022, Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco said at the Philippine International Dive Expo.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2024

Diving tourism contributes 1.3 bln USD to Philippine economy in 2023

MANILA, Feb. 23 (Xinhua) -- Diving tourism contributed more than 73 billion pesos (1.3 billion U.S. dollars) to the Philippine economy in 2023, nearly twice the revenue the industry earned in 2022, the country's Department of Tourism said Friday. Diving tourism raked 37 billion pesos (661 million dollars) in revenue in 2022, Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco said at the Philippine International Dive Expo.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2024

Tourism Secretary Frasco backs return of church panels to Cebu

Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco says that pilgrimage tourism 'hinges on destinations like Boljoon Church in attracting tourists and supporting local economies'.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

Belmonte, Frasco discuss QMC redevelopment plan

Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte met with Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco on Tuesday to discuss the local government’s......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

DOT Usec Bathan issues apology for viral post on helping friend in Japan

Tourism Undersecretary for legal and special concerns Mae Elaine Bathan, also the chief of staff of Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco, on Friday issued a statement acknowledging that she should be more mindful of her social media activity following her viral Facebook post that drew criticisms......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

DOT eyes exceeding P1.5 trillion in domestic visitor receipts for 2024

Tourism Secretary Frasco said on Sunday that the Department of Tourism aims to outperform the previous domestic visitor receipts, citing last year's strong performance......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Frasco seeks House probe on Metro Cebu traffic crisis

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – On Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, Deputy Speaker and Cebu 5th District Rep. Vincent Franco “Duke” Frasco filed House Resolution No. 1592 that directs the House Committees on Transportation and Good Government and Public Accountability to investigate the traffic crisis that is currently affecting Metro Cebu and identify possible solutions to said.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 17th, 2024

IP-Muslim Shelter for SPMC watchers, runners approved

THE 20th Davao City Council approved on third and final reading the Indigenous People (IP)- Muslim Shelter for Watchers and Runners of IP and Muslim patients, on Tuesday morning, February 27, 2024, at the Sangguniang Panlungsod......»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024

Separate prison for Muslim inmates proposed

The Office of the Presidential Adviser on Muslim Affairs on Friday proposed to the Bureau of Corrections to have a separate prison facility for Muslim inmates......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2024

Creation of Muslim Council in Baguio City pushed

 The creation of a Muslim Consultative Council seeking to institutionalize the representation and participation of the Muslim community in Baguio city’s governmental processes has been proposed. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 8th, 2024

Lapu-Lapu drug test: Tourism office JO positive for illegal drugs

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu- One tested positive for using illegal drugs during a surprise drug test conducted by the City of Lapu-Lapu Office for Substance Abuse Prevention (CLOSAP) on Friday, March 15, for the occupants of the Tourism, Historical, and Cultural Affairs Commission (TCHAC) building. The government structure is occupied by tourism office personnel and employees.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 16th, 2024

DOT To Launch Tourism Program for OFWs

The Department of Tourism (DOT) and Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) have teamed up for the Balik Bayani sa Turismo program, recognizing the key role OFWs play in boosting the Philippine economy. Aligned with the National Government’s OFWs Reintegration Program, it focuses on providing livelihood and financial literacy opportunities through tourism training for OFWs and their […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

Church, rights body push for ‘inclusive, just transition’ of jeepney modernization as phaseout deadline looms

Church, rights body push for ‘inclusive, just transition’ of jeepney modernization as phaseout deadline looms.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

Kyline Alcantara renewed as Korea Tourism Organization-Manila ambassador

Actress-singer Kyline Alcantara will continue her role as an Honorary Ambassador for Korean Tourism in the Philippines for another two years, the Manila Office of the Korea Tourism Organization confirmed......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

Historic surf meet carves new tourism niche for Baler

The inaugural World Surf League (WSL) competition launched here will create a new niche for the municipality and the province in terms of tourism, a Department of Tourism (DOT) official said......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024

NZ welcomes Australia and Brazil to agreements

New Zealand has welcomed Australia to the Inclusive Trade Action Group (ITAG) and Australia and Brazil to the Global Trade and Gender Arrangement (GTAGA) Minister for Trade Todd McClay says. As the current chair of ITAG and GTAGA, Minister McClay hosted the signing ceremony and issued the Abu Dhabi Joint Statement on Sustainable and Inclusive Trade with fellow ITAG Ministers from Australi.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

PRC pushes inclusive, accessible medical education

The Philippine Red Cross is pushing for a more inclusive and accessible medical education as it expressed concern over the shortage of doctors in the country......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2024

Mindanao Tourism Expo 2024 set on Apr 26-28 in CDO

THE Mindanao Tourism Expo (MTEx) 2024 is all set for the second biggest travel expo in Mindanao, highlighting the entire eco-tourism spots, products, and activities in the island on April 26 to 28 at Atrium of Limketkai Center, Cagayan de Oro City......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

Locals account for 80% of tourism receipts – expert

Local travelers help boost tourism in the Philippines, according to an expert studying tourism......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 28th, 2024

Locals account for 80 percent of tourism receipts – expert

Local travelers help boost tourism in the Philippines, according to an expert studying tourism......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024