Advertisements


We are sorry, the requested page does not exist




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

More Pinoys identify with Marcos than Duterte – poll

A majority of Filipinos identify themselves either as pro-Marcos administration or pro-Duterte family, with most of them saying they support the current President more than his predecessor, according to a survey on political preference conducted by the OCTA Research Group......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 9th, 2024

More Pinoys identify with Marcos than Duterte – poll

A majority of Filipinos identify themselves either as pro-Marcos administration or pro-Duterte family, with most of them saying they support the current President more than his predecessor, according to a survey on political preference conducted by the OCTA Research Group......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 9th, 2024

Marcos sees more Pinoys studying in Germany

More Filipinos are coming to Germany to study, President Marcos has said, noting that people-to-people exchanges have helped deepen the country’s tieswith the European nation that span seven decades this year......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 13th, 2024

LT Group optimistic on outlook

LT Group Inc. (LTG) of taipan Lucio Tan is keeping a bullish outlook despite expecting some macroeconomic headwinds this year......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated News20 hr. 46 min. ago

MVP, RSA hope to seal tollway deal this year

Negotiations on the planned merger of the toll road units of Metro Pacific Investments Corp. and San Miguel Corp. are moving smoothly so far, with tycoons Manuel V. Pangilinan and Ramon Ang bullish on sealing the deal within the year......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 25th, 2024

BPI bullish this year amid continued loan growth

After posting record earnings in the first quarter, Bank of the Philippine Islands is optimistic about its growth prospects for this year as it sees its loan book growing by 11 to 12 percent, mainly driven by higher loans from consumers......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

FDC eyes return to pre-COVID-19 profit

Filinvest Development Corp., the listed conglomerate of the Gotianun family, is bullish on its growth prospects this year, with the company setting its sights on returning to pre-pandemic profit levels......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 11th, 2024

Bullish amid wars

Two hot wars and a trade war are ongoing......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

Unilever bullish on Philippine growth prospects

Unilever Philippines is optimistic of sustaining robust growth this year as it aims to grow its business faster than the country’s gross domestic product......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

Looking ahead versus looking behind

Most of my clients did very well last year and are so bullish they see this year as another good one. A few clients of mine did not hit targets, and as they enter the new year, they are still fighting off the feeling of disappointment they had. Though this is business, there is another term for it, and it is called “life!”.....»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 21st, 2024

Plaza Independencia: Rama plans to rubberize park, make more family-friendly

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama plans to make Plaza Independencia more family friendly as he envisions more changes to make this dream a reality. These included having the inside of the Plaza Independencia being rubberized, having more plants inside to make it also more environment-friendly and to have facilities for families.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

China bullying hurts our economy

China’s bullying in our exclusive economic zone at the West Philippine Sea is hurting our economy, particularly the energy sector. It is disrupting exploration and development of oil and gas. Whatever resources may be there will remain untapped; a tragedy given our urgent need for domestic energy sources......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 28th, 2024

NCR economy grows at slower pace in 2023

Metro Manila’s economy grew at a slower pace of 4.9 percent in 2023 from 7.2 percent in 2022, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

Dagupan s Bangus Fest to boost milkfish industry, economy, environment

Dagupan s Bangus Fest to boost milkfish industry, economy, environment.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 25th, 2024

As global economy slows, Philippines bats for intensified financing solutions

The Philippines has called on multilateral financial institutions to step up support and financing solutions to developing nations as the global economy hits a critical point of further slowdown......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 21st, 2024

PH Remains One of the Fastest Growing Economies in East Asia and Pacific, World Bank Says

The World Bank retains its positive outlook on the Philippine economy despite foreseen challenges. According to their April 2024 East Asia and Pacific Economic Update, the World Bank projects a 5.8 percent economic growth for the Philippines this year — the East Asia and Pacific region’s second fastest-growing economy. Moreover, the said update also adjusted […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

EAM Jaishankar, Singapore PM exchange views on deepening engagement in fintech, digitalization, green economy

New Delhi [India], March 26 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong exchanged views on deepening engagement in fintech, digitalization, the green economy, skills development and food security. EAM Jaishankar concluded his visit to Singapore on March 25. He was on an official visit to Singapore from March 23-25, the first leg of his visit to Singapore, Philippines and Mala.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

EAM Jaishankar, Singapore PM exchange views on deepening engagement in fintech, digitalization, green economy

New Delhi [India], March 26 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong exchanged views on deepening engagement in fintech, digitalization, the green economy, skills development and food security. EAM Jaishankar concluded his visit to Singapore on March 25. He was on an official visit to Singapore from March 23-25, the first leg of his visit to Singapore, Philippines and Mala.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024