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PLDT, Smart boost connectivity at 2nd Mindanao Tourism Expo 2024

PLDT, Smart boost connectivity at 2nd Mindanao Tourism Expo 2024.....»»

Category: newsSource: sunstar sunstarMay 13th, 2024

PLDT, Smart boost connectivity at 2nd Mindanao Tourism Expo 2024

PLDT, Smart boost connectivity at 2nd Mindanao Tourism Expo 2024.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 13th, 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

10th ID bashes Canadian gov’t for travel advisory vs Mindanao

The 10th Infantry Agila Division (10ID) of the Philippine Army criticized the Canadian government for issuing a travel advisory against all parts of Mindanao, which includes their area of responsibility. Major Mark Anthony Tito, spokesperson for the 10th ID, emphasized that the regions under their jurisdiction are peaceful and free from terrorism and violent threats, contrary to the Canadian embassy's advisory. The division oversees 12 provinces, seven cities, and 72 municipalities in various parts of Mindanao. Tito expressed bewilderment at the basis of the travel advisory, asserting that the Canadian government lacks awareness of the actual situation on the ground. He highlighted the peaceful nature of the entire Davao Region throughout 2023, with no recorded incidents of terrorism or insurgency. Despite the exclusion of Davao City from the advisory, Tito noted that the region would still be impacted. The Canadian embassy's advisory warned its citizens to avoid visiting Mindanao due to ongoing terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, high levels of violence, and encounters between rebel forces and government security authorities. Specific provinces and regions were singled out for caution or non-essential travel, including Northern Mindanao, Soccsksargen, and Eastern Mindanao. Contrary to the advisory, the 10th ID has been actively weakening and eliminating guerilla forces within its jurisdiction as part of the Philippine Army's efforts to establish an insurgency-free zone. In fact, on October 27, 2023, the Davao Region celebrated its first anniversary as an insurgency-free region in the Philippines. This dispute has led to other related stories, including the Chamber's intention to engage in discussions with the Canadian government regarding the travel advisory, as well as refutations from the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) and celebrations of the Davao Region's insurgency-free status by the Regional Peace and Order Council. In summary, the 10th ID vehemently opposes the Canadian government's travel advisory, citing the peaceful and secure nature of the regions under their jurisdiction, and highlighting the significant strides made in eradicating insurgency in the Davao Region......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

WATCH: Anne Curtis delights expo-goers with Frozen song Let It Go

Actress-host Anne Curtis serenaded expo-goers at the recently concluded Watsons Health Expo 2024 in SM Megamall. .....»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

PLDT and Smart amplify Grand Sinulog 2024

PLDT and Smart amplify Grand Sinulog 2024.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

Pasig River rehab to promote tourism, transport connectivity – DHSUD

The rehabilitation of the Pasig River will be aimed at boosting tourism and promoting transportation connectivity in Metro Manila, the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development said over the weekend......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

PLDT Global taps NGA 911’s emergency response system

PLDT Global Corp., the international unit of the local telco giant, is enabling US-based technology solutions provider Next Generation Advanced 911 (NGA 911) to help boost emergency response systems in the Philippines with advanced technology, delivered through the nationwide PLDT network infrastructure......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

PLDT, Smart ramp up cloud initiatives

Telco giant PLDT Inc. and its wireless unit Smart Communications Inc. are bolstering their cloud initiatives with the establishment of the cloud center of excellence......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

PLDT, Smart collaborators lift Davao s cacao farmers, agropreneurs

PLDT, Smart collaborators lift Davao s cacao farmers, agropreneurs.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

PLDT, Smart collaborators lift Davao s cacao farmers, agropreneurs

PLDT, Smart collaborators lift Davao s cacao farmers, agropreneurs.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

PLDT, Smart named among world’s leading employers

PLDT Inc. and its wireless unit Smart Communications Inc. have been named among the Top One Percent of Leading Employers of 2023 by German firm Institute of Research and Data Aggregation......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024

PLDT, Smart misuporta alang sa mental health

PLDT, Smart misuporta alang sa mental health.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

PLDT, Smart misuporta sa kapistahan sa Kabisay-an

PLDT, Smart misuporta sa kapistahan sa Kabisay-an.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024

Sports and medical tourism eyed to sustain Davao-Manado-Davao flights 

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 11 January) — Sports and medical tourism is the “low-hanging fruit” that can sustain the possible revival of the air connectivity between Davao City and Manado in Indonesia, a business leader said. Arturo Milan, co-chair of the Regional Development Council, told “Wednesdays Media Forum at the Habi at Kape,” that tourism could potentially […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

PLDT-Smart’s pioneering inclusion program shortlisted at 2024 GLOMOs

The PLDT Group’s Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Advocacy through Technology program has been shortlisted at the 2024 Global Mobile Awards......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

PLDT, ABS-CBN call-off P6.75-B SkyCable deal

PLDT and ABS-CBN “mutually decided not to proceed with the sale of Sky Cable to PLDT under the sale and purchase agreement signed by and among the parties in March 2023.”.....»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 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