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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

PLDT borrows P1 billion in green loans

Telco giant PLDT Inc. has borrowed P1 billion from the green loan facility of HSBC Philippines to bankroll the expansion and upgrade of its fiber network......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

Pagdanganan fades to 41st

As Bianca Pagdanganan faded to 41st, Fil-Am Allisen Corpuz and Fil-Japanese Yuka Saso finished strong and landed eighth and 17th places, respectively, in the HSBC Women’s World Championship yesterday in Singapore......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 3rd, 2024

Bianca shoots 69 with 293-yard drives

Bianca Pagdanganan produced her best round so far – a three-under 69 on moving day – to improve her standing in the HSBC Women’s World Championship yesterday in Singapore......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

Pagdanganan turns cold, drops to 38th spot

Bianca Pagdanganan failed to sustain her solid start and submitted a four-over 76 to slide to joint 38th halfway through the HSBC Women’s World Championship yesterday in Singapore......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

Sweltering heat across Asia was 45 times more likely because of climate change, study finds

Sweltering heat across Asia was 45 times more likely because of climate change, study finds.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024

Tropical cyclone likely to enter PH this week - The Manila Times

MANILA, Philippines: The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said a tropical cyclone may enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) later this week. "The weather disturbance, which was predicted to enter PAR this weekend, would likely affect some areas in Mindanao," weather specialist Rhea Torres said. In the meantime, most areas will continue to swelter,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

Dino vs Dina in 5th district ‘most likely’ in next polls

Dino vs Dina in 5th district ‘most likely’ in next polls.....»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 30th, 2024

Indonesia s Prabowo Likely to Keep Close Ties With China

Taipei, Taiwan - Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto, once a fierce critic of China, has emerged as the likely winner of Indonesia's presidential election. His presumed victory, analysts say, is unlikely to lead to any major shifts in the Southeast Asian nation's relations with Beijing.However, concerns about work safety and environmental pollution linked to Chinese investments, as well as Beijing's claims in the.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 18th, 2024

Indonesia s Prabowo Likely to Keep Close Ties With China

Taipei, Taiwan - Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto, once a fierce critic of China, has emerged as the likely winner of Indonesia's presidential election. His presumed victory, analysts say, is unlikely to lead to any major shifts in the Southeast Asian nation's relations with Beijing.However, concerns about work safety and environmental pollution linked to Chinese investments, as well as Beijing's claims in the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 17th, 2024

BSP: Inflation likely eased further in January

Headline inflation likely slowed further for the fourth straight month in January, ranging between 2.8 and 3.6 percent, after easing to a 22-month low of 3.9 percent in December, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 31st, 2024

BSP governor says February rate cut not likely

In statements made to the press, BSP Governor Eli Remolona said that due to the “numbers we are seeing” a rate cut “is not likely (on) February 15”, which is the next scheduled meeting date for the BSP’s Monetary Board......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Inflation likely to continue downtrend – Global Source

Inflation in the country is likely to continue to slow down, but the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is expected to keep the interest rate higher for longer, according to GlobalSource Partners......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 10th, 2024

Top 10 e-commerce sites in the Philippines 2019 - ASEAN UP

With a dynamic economy and a large population proficient with digital technologies, the Philippines is a fast-growing market for e-commerce in Southeast Asia. Several websites and digital applications are already fighting for market share, with global, regional and national players. The growing connectivity of the Philippines, rapidly overcoming the countrys infrastructure difficulties, enable more and Continue reading &q.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024

Grab Philippines commends Marcos, Romualdez on transpo reforms

During the meeting between Grab Holdings, Inc. executives with PBBM, Grab proudly shared its significant contribution to the nation's economy, having eased unemployment by 1.1% from 2019 to 2021......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

Taking finances personally

A country, or its government, can be criticized by economists for being too frugal and not spending all its budget to grow the economy, create jobs, and increase capital investment......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

Factory gate prices ease in February

Producer prices declined at a slightly faster rate in February as electronic and food products posted slower upticks, according to the Philippine Statistics Authorit......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

Factory output growth picks up in January

The country’s factory output went up at a quicker pace in January from the previous month due mainly to the slower contraction in production of electronic products and beverages, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

Factory gate prices decline in January

Producer prices of manufactured goods contracted in January due mainly to the slower increase in prices of computer, electronic and optical products, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024