
Tourist arrivals rise 9% despite Middle East crisis
The Department of Tourism reported that foreign arrivals to the Philippines rose by 9 percent despite the ongoing Middle East crisis.
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The Department of Tourism reported that foreign arrivals to the Philippines rose by 9 percent despite the ongoing Middle East crisis.
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Tourism Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay said the Department of Tourism will push for stronger investments to sustain growth and resilience in the…
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BANGKOK (AFP) — Thailand lowered its economic growth and tourist arrival forecasts Tuesday, citing the impact of the Middle East war on energy prices and…
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Defending champions Far Eastern University-Diliman (FEU-D) and Ateneo de Manila University opened their respective title defenses in the University Athletic…
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‘We are carrying over strong momentum, building on the actions we took in 2025 to strengthen our balance sheet and lay the foundation for sustainable growth.’
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Now we’re bottom dwellers. Vietnam had the fastest economic growth rate last year at 8 percent.
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GENERAL SANTOS CITY — The economy of SOCCSKSARGEN grew 4.8 percent in 2025, outpacing the national average of 4.4 percent despite a tougher domestic…
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A coalition of educators, students and parents is opposing the government’s revised Senior High School curriculum, warning it could displace up to 65,000…
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Investigators are also pursuing leads to determine whether the arrested individuals are connected to a broader drug distribution network.
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Nosy Tarsee noticed that among market traders, a listed power utility is considered by pundits to be a “well-funded high-yield payer,” more than a conventional…
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The Philippines adds another title to its growing pageant legacy as Anne De Mesa is crowned Miss Tourism Worldwide 2026 in Malaysia, delivering a standout…
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BAGUIO CITY — The Cordillera region’s agriculture sector grew by 4.3 percent in 2025 despite volatile weather, rising production costs and market…
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SAN NICOLAS, Ilocos Norte — A 43-year-old woman listed as a highvalue individual in the government’s antidrug campaign was arrested in a buybust operation on…
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Economic growth across Asia and the Pacific is projected to slow further in 2026 amid global uncertainties, although a transition to renewable energy could…
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Consumer confidence was pessimistic even before the escalation of the Middle East conflict, with Filipinos staying wary amid lingering concerns over government…
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Residents and tourists traveling to Bantayan Island, Cebu are seeking clarification from the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) over the significant increase…
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Filinvest Land Inc. reported steady earnings growth in 2025 and reaffirmed a strategy centered on balanced expansion and recurring income, as it navigates a…
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Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) is dialing back expansion plans and leaning on its leasing business as global uncertainty and a lingering property glut reshape the…
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