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Marcos targets 10-fold increase in tourist arrivals for Philippines

The administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. plans on increasing the country's tourist arrivals by 10-fold as the Philippines aims to become the region's next "tourism behemoth.".....»»

Category: newsSource: philstar philstarMay 18th, 2024

January 2024 Filipino tourist arrivals in Hong Kong breach pre-pandemic numbers

Filipino tourist arrivals in Hong Kong,China just surpassed the pre-pandemic numbers for the month of January......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 16th, 2024

Boracay logs lower tourist arrivals during Holy Week

More than 13,000 tourists arrived on Thursday on Boracay Island in Malay, Aklan, which was lower compared to the P16,000 arrivals recorded on the same day last year, according to the municipal government......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 31st, 2024

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......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024

Consumers express mixed reactions on slight power rate increase

Consumers of Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. have expressed mixed reactions to a slight increase in the overall power rate starting January 2024. The increase is attributed to higher market prices affecting the generation rate. Noriza Mabanding, a virtual assistant, noted the impact on her energy usage and the need to schedule appliance usage to save energy. Jenalyn Manguiob, a small business owner, expressed dissatisfaction with the increase's effect on her business but acknowledged the global market's influence and the importance of conserving energy. The increase amounts to P0.0774 per kWh, resulting in a minor increase in electricity bills for residential customers......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

PH eyes 15M int’l arrivals after travel resurgence

PH eyes 15M int’l arrivals after travel resurgence.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

Health targets will deliver better outcomes for New Zealanders

The coalition Government's commitment to five key health targets will drive better outcomes for all New Zealanders, in the concluding announcement to its 100 day plan.Health Minister Dr Shane Reti announced the targets in Whangrei, saying they represented a vigorous new direction in health from a Government determined to deliver for all New Zealanders. "These five.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

Speaker to BIR: Economic growth rests on hitting targets

Speaker Martin Romualdez urged the Bureau of Internal Revenue to ensure that the tax agency hits its targets this year, emphasizing that “hitting revenue targets means the government can fund its spending program, which will enable growth.”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024

Nickel Asia sets net zero targets

Mining firm Nickel Asia Corp. is strengthening its commitment toward sustainability as it submitted its emissions reduction targets to the global Science Based Targets Initiative......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

2 million tourist arrivals logged from January to March

More than two million tourists visited the country from January to March this year, according to the Department of Tourism......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

Region 6 tourist arrivals steadily increasing–DOT

Tourism Regional Director Edwin Trompeta said tourists continue to arrive in Western Visayas and their number have been steadily going up despite the events in the past year that gave negative image to the Philippines......»»

Category: newsSource:  thenewstodayRelated NewsApr 10th, 2024

Igacos records 35K tourist arrivals from Mar 28 to 30

AMID the current power crisis, the Island Garden City of Samal (Igacos) recorded nearly 35,000 tourists during the Lenten break......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

Iloilo is the Most Affordable Tourist Destination in the Philippines

With many across Asia looking forward to long weekends and holidays in the coming weeks, the digital travel platform Agoda reveals the tourist destinations with the cheapest accommodations on average. Travelers looking for some of the best deals in Asia are best off in Udon Thani, Thailand. While in the Philippines, it’s Iloilo where travelers […].....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Some top tourist spots in Visayas have high coliform level

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Some of the top tourist spots in Central Visayas have poor water quality that might be unfit for swimming, prompting the Regional Development Council here (RDC-7) to urge the government to take action. There are three sites in the region wherein high levels of fecal coliform have been detected. These are.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

Department of Agriculture seeks more funding for high-value crops

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is seeking an eight fold increase in its budget for its high-value crops (HVC) program next year to improve the productivity of around 30 commodities and expand exports of key commodities......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 26th, 2024

Abuan River sa Ilagan, patok na tourist destination!

Tuklasin ang ganda ng City of Ilagan sa Isabela. The post Abuan River sa Ilagan, patok na tourist destination! first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsJun 4th, 2024

Lawmaker wants tourist sites made accessible to PWDs, seniors

To boost the country’s tourism, House Deputy Speaker and Las Piñas Rep. Camille Villar wants tourist destinations to be accessible to senior citizens and people with disabilities (PWDs)......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 19th, 2024

DFA to tighten tourist visa rules for Chinese nationals

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) plans to make tourist visa rules stricter for Chinese nationals to prevent exploitation by syndicates involved in illegal Philippine offshore gaming operators (Pogos). Foreign Undersecretary Jesus Domingo announced this at a news briefing on Thursday, stating that the new requirements will be enforced starting this week. These include requiring.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 10th, 2024

Emerging tourist markets give Cebu hope

Emerging tourist markets give Cebu hope.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 31st, 2024

7K ka tourist police ipakatap

7K ka tourist police ipakatap.....»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 18th, 2024

PNP mopatuman og hugot nga seguridad sa mga tourist destination

PNP mopatuman og hugot nga seguridad sa mga tourist destination.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024