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Day 1 of voter’s registration attract over 7K in Central Visayas, nearly 89K across PH
Day 1 of voter’s registration attract over 7K in Central Visayas, nearly 89K across PH.....»»
Agoda’s Eco Deals Survey: 4 in 5 Travelers Care About More Sustainable Travel
As Pinoy travelers venture to explore new horizons, they are increasingly mindful of the potential impact of their choices. According to a survey conducted by digital travel platform Agoda, 92% of Filipino travelers care about more sustainable travel. Respondents highlighted that financial incentives, the availability of sustainable travel packages, and clearer guidance on sustainable travel […].....»»
Japan Emerges as Top Lunar New Year Destination for Pinoy Travelers, Agoda Reveals
Aside from Japan, Filipinos are also visiting other short-haul flight destinations with Hong Kong, Thailand, South Korea, and Singapore rounding out the top five choices. The preferred international cities for Pinoy travelers include Tokyo, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Osaka, and Singapore. Looking at which travelers will be visiting the Philippines during the Lunar New Year, Agoda’s […].....»»
US-Phl relationship ‘at its best right now’
Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Romualdez is urging the Philippine business community to rally behind President Marcos’ push for economic reforms that will enable the country to attract more foreign investments and compete with our strong neighbors in the region -- Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, who are all likewise trying to attract such investments......»»
Philippines diploma mill rep may attract low-tier foreign universities, expert warns
The Philippines' reputation for having so-called “diploma mills” makes it vulnerable to the entry of substandard foreign universities if proposals to open up higher education to foreign ownership push through, an education expert warned during a Senate hearing on Charter change......»»
Employers must expand compensation, benefits to attract top talents — report
With the year 2023 serving as a "great recovery period" for companies, an employment platform said that this year, they should improve their compensation and benefits to attract better talents......»»
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 […].....»»
Tolentino to PPA: Hire veterinarians to assist travelers with pets
Senator Francis Tolentino has urged the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) to hire veterinarians to vet on-site the pets travelers bring along in their trips and making the boarding process on sea vessels a lot easier......»»
Xinhua world economic news summary at 0900 GMT, March 17
MANILA -- The number of Chinese inbound travelers to the Philippines surged by 235 percent year-on-year in the first two months of 2024, a Philippine lawmaker said Sunday. Citing data from the Philippines' Department of Tourism, Representative Marvin Rillo, vice chairperson of the committee on tourism in the House of Representatives, said that 82,314 Chinese travelers entered the Philippines in January and Febru.....»»
Young Pinoy travelers willing to splurge on experience-driven tours
As the world moves past the pandemic and the chaotic period of revenge travel, a transformative shift in travel dynamics is happening right now, especially among millennial and Gen Z travelers, according to Asia’s leading platform for experiences and travel services Klook......»»
Why is Canada capping foreign students and who will be impacted?
Canada on Monday announced a two-year cap on the intake of foreign students after an explosive growth in recent years aggravated the housing shortage. Last year Canada issued nearly one million study permits, about three times that of a decade ago, according to government data and the new proposal will cut the intake by nearly.....»»
PEZA, SMBC, RCBC partner to attract Japanese investments
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority has partnered with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. and Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. in a bid to attract more investments from Japan......»»
FEF: Charter amendments to boost FDIs, clear policies
The proposed Charter amendments expanding foreign ownership rights in key sectors could attract more foreign direct investments into the country and help drive economic growth, according to the Foundation for Economic Freedom......»»
Eased forex rules to take effect this year
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is expected to release its final circular on eased foreign exchange rules this year to attract more foreign investments into the country, a Monetary Board member said yesterday......»»
BSP to further relax forex rules
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas may further relax its rules and regulations governing foreign exchange transactions in a bid to attract more foreign investments into the country......»»
PAL prospers post-pandemic, triples profit
Lucio Tan-owned Philippine Airlines tripled its profit to nearly P17 billion in 2023, lifted by its sustained dominance in the market for international travelers even with the entry of new players......»»
Over 59,000 Indians acquired US citizenship in 2023, making up 6.7 pc of total new citizens: Report
Washington, DC [US], February 12 (ANI): Over 59,000 Indians were enlisted as bona fide US citizens in 2023, helping the country secure the second slot for the top source country for new citizens in America after Mexico, the annual progress report for 2023, released recently by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) stated. According to the official report, nearly 8.7 lakh foreign nationals became US citizens.....»»
Over 59,000 Indians acquired US citizenship in 2023, making up 6.7 pc of total new citizens: Report
Washington, DC [US], February 12 (ANI): Over 59,000 Indians were enlisted as bona fide US citizens in 2023, helping the country secure the second slot for the top source country for new citizens in America after Mexico, the annual progress report for 2023, released recently by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) stated. According to the official report, nearly 8.7 lakh foreign nationals became US citizens.....»»
Israel sees decrease in foreign trade in 2023
Tel Aviv [Israel], January 23 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) reported on Israel's foreign trade in 2023 as compared to 2022. The countries to which exports of goods (excluding diamonds) from Israel had the largest increases in 2023 were Morocco, Egypt, Hungary, Romania, Uruguay, Lithuania, Hong Kong and Poland. In contrast, the countries with the largest decreases in exports from Israel were Malays.....»»
Israel sees decrease in foreign trade in 2023
Tel Aviv [Israel], January 23 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) reported on Israel's foreign trade in 2023 as compared to 2022. The countries to which exports of goods (excluding diamonds) from Israel had the largest increases in 2023 were Morocco, Egypt, Hungary, Romania, Uruguay, Lithuania, Hong Kong and Poland. In contrast, the countries with the largest decreases in exports from Israel were Malays.....»»