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Cebu City hotels fully booked as Sinulog season kicks in

Photo shows the skyline of uptown Cebu City where several business hotels are located. | CDN FILE PHOTO CEBU CITY, Philippines — As the Sinulog season kicks in, hotels in Cebu City are almost fully booked, reaching 90 to 100 percent occupancy. Hotel, Resort, and Restaurant Association of Cebu Inc. (HRRACI) president Alfred Reyes confirmed this.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 14th, 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:  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

Capitol to ink deal for renewable energy

Capitol to ink deal for renewable energy.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 16th, 2024

Capitol, DepEd NegOcc ink scholarship deal for school heads anew

Capitol, DepEd NegOcc ink scholarship deal for school heads anew.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

Victorias City, NVC ink deal for nutrition program, master plan

Victorias City, NVC ink deal for nutrition program, master plan.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

MediaQuest, TV5, and Nine Media Corp. ink deal for RPTV

MediaQuest, TV5, and Nine Media Corp. ink deal for RPTV.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

MediaQuest, TV5, and Nine Media Corp. ink deal for RPTV

MediaQuest, TV5, and Nine Media Corp. ink deal for RPTV.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

Maya Bank, WeFund ink P2.75 billion loan channeling deal

Digital lender Maya Bank and WeFund Lending Corp., through Lightning Financing Co., have inked a P2.75-billion loan channeling deal to boost credit accessibility for the unbanked and underserved communities in the Philippines......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 19th, 2024

Philippines, IRRI ink MOU to boost rice output

MANILA, Feb. 19 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) on Monday said it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) to help boost rice production in the Philippines. The DA said the five-year MOU seeks to boost the country's rice industry through sustainable practices that enhance yield, reduce production costs, minimize post-harvest.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

Philippines, IRRI ink MOU to boost rice output

MANILA, Feb. 19 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) on Monday said it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) to help boost rice production in the Philippines. The DA said the five-year MOU seeks to boost the country's rice industry through sustainable practices that enhance yield, reduce production costs, minimize post-harvest.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

Philippines to host 1st UN gastronomy tourism event in June

The Philippines will host the first United Nations forum on gastronomy tourism for the Asia-Pacific region in June, a two-day event that seeks to raise awareness on the potential for culinary delights to boost a country's tourism industry......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 6th, 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

IN PHOTOS: Balik Cebu 2024

Summary: The Balik Cebu 2024 event, hosted at the Terraces, Ayala Center Cebu, has been a prominent part of the Sinulog festival for 22 years. In collaboration with the Cebu City Government, Mactan International Airport Association, and other tourism stakeholders, it aims to welcome back balikbayans (returning Filipinos) for the grand Sinulog festival. The Balik Cebu Dinner Show offers balikbayans the complete Sinulog experience, featuring Filipino cuisine, performances by Cebuano artists, the Sinulog Mardi Gras, the presentation of Miss Cebu winners and her court, Tribu Basakanaon, and a band performance. Tickets priced at P500 can be purchased at the Balik Cebu Turista Desk by presenting a passport or proof of residence outside the Philippines. Balikbayans can also buy up to three additional tickets for non-balikbayans accompanying them. The event will take place at Ayala Center Cebu on January 18 at 6 PM. (SPONSORED CONTENT).....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 14th, 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

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

DHSUD, Pasig ink deal for housing project

The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development has signed a partnership with the Pasig government for an in-city housing project for informal settler families and low-income earners......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 30th, 2024

PDEA, PCG ink deal to prevent entry of illegal drugs

The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency and the Philippine Coast Guard have strengthened their partnership to prevent the entry of illegal drugs through the country’s coastlines......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

Philippines, Vietnam ink 5-year rice supply deal

The Philippines signed on Tuesday a five-year deal with Vietnam to ensure steady supply of affordable rice to the country as global prices of the staple continue to surge......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 31st, 2024