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Travel agencies group warns about cheap, illegal operators
The Davao Travel Agencies Association (DTAA) has issued a warning about unregistered and illegal travel and tour operators in their area. These operators have been found to be offering travel and tour services without proper licensing, leading to issues such as lack of refunds, scheduling problems, and other travel arrangement discrepancies. Pia Partoza Montano, a travel agency owner and Vice-President for the Travel and Tours Sector of DTAA, emphasized the prevalence of these unauthorized operators, particularly in inbound tourism, and the challenges in monitoring and regulating them due to their large numbers. Montano also highlighted the potential risks associated with using these unregistered agencies, as they may offer cheaper rates but could lead to problems in case of incidents. To address this issue, the Department of Tourism-Davao (DOT-Davao) has introduced a QR code system to help the public verify the legitimacy of travel agencies by accessing data on authorized and registered operators. The DOT-Davao encourages travelers to transact with accredited enterprises to ensure the quality and reliability of their travel arrangements. Currently, there are at least 109 registered travel and tour agencies in Davao City under DOT-Davao's accreditation. The DOT-Davao also provides information on the requirements for registration and renewal for travel agencies on their official website. This warning serves as a reminder for the public to be cautious and discerning when engaging with travel and tour operators to avoid falling victim to unauthorized and illegitimate services......»»
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Budget shortfall unlikely to return to pre-COVID-19 level — DBCC
Nearly two years into the term of the Marcos administration, government economists acknowledged that reducing the country’s budget deficit would take longer than initially projected amid the need to still support key programs despite a limited fiscal space, with returning to pre-COVID levels unlikely to happen in the short-term......»»
Budget shortfall unlikely to return to pre-COVID-19 level — DBCC
Nearly two years into the term of the Marcos administration, government economists acknowledged that reducing the country’s budget deficit would take longer than initially projected amid the need to still support key programs despite a limited fiscal space, with returning to pre-COVID levels unlikely to happen in the short-term......»»
Budget shortfall unlikely to return to pre-COVID-19 level — DBCC
Nearly two years into the term of the Marcos administration, government economists acknowledged that reducing the country’s budget deficit would take longer than initially projected amid the need to still support key programs despite a limited fiscal space, with returning to pre-COVID levels unlikely to happen in the short-term......»»
FDA delists COVID-19 meds, devices from VAT exemption
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2024 CDC COVID guidelines: essential information on isolation duration – Reviewed
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Recommendation for Older US Adults to Receive Additional COVID-19 Vaccine Shot
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‘Traslacion not a COVID-19 supers preader event’
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Covid lowered life expectancy by 1.6 years worldwide — study
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Vaccine Effectiveness: Comparing COVID-19 Shots to Protect Against Severe Disease
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P76.1 billion COVID-19 allowance for health workers released
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Daily COVID-19 cases down to 36
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PhilHealth claims for COVID-19 pneumonia hit P14.6 billion
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Why Everyone is Getting Sick: Exploring the Flu, COVID-19, RSV Outbreaks
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Payments for COVID-19-related claims reach P16.7 billion – PhilHealth
Total reimbursements for COVID-19-related claims last year reached over P16 billion, according to the state health insurer......»»
Largest Covid-19 Vaccine Study Reveals Links to Health Conditions
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Long COVID Prevalence Among … – The Daily Guardian
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Tourist arrivals seen to breach pre-COVID-19 levels
The country’s tourism sector is expected to sustain its recovery this year, with international arrivals hitting 8.21 million, effectively closing in to pre-COVID levels, according to a unit of Fitch Solutions......»»