Philippine external debt climbs 6.8 percent in 2025
External debt — obligations owed by Philippine residents to non-residents — grew by 6.8 percent year-on-year, reaching $149.09 billion as of end-September…
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External debt — obligations owed by Philippine residents to non-residents — grew by 6.8 percent year-on-year, reaching $149.09 billion as of end-September…
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The ongoing conflict between Thailand and Cambodia has not only created uncertainty for both countries but also raised troubling questions among tourism…
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CEBU — Cebu just got a whole new perspective — literally. Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco officially launched the first-ever Tuburan-Bantayan-Mactan Sky…
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The governor said that the direct flights to Taiwan’s southern city would mean a lot to Ilocano overseas Filipino workers.
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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has lowered its economic growth forecast for the Philippines.
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The Department of Tourism (DoT) and several major Philippine media organizations signed agreements to promote the Association of Southeast Asian Nations…
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Asian Development Bank Country Director Andrew Jeffries has confirmed that ‘we are revising things downward.’ He emphasized that ‘in light of’ the ongoing…
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‘This summit reaffirms what Northern Mindanao has long demonstrated — that
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As the Christmas travel season begins, Senator Erwin Tulfo has renewed his call for the Department of Tourism (DoT) to intensify efforts to lower domestic…
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The Philippines has secured three honors at the World Travel Awards 2025, celebrating Boracay Island, the City of Manila, and the country’s premier dive sites.
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Hokkaido continues to captivate Filipino travelers seeking a gentler, more scenic escape beyond Japan’s major cities.
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At least two times, Matthew Garrick, vice president for Asia Pacific of Feld Entertainment, the company behind Disney on Ice , has enjoyed diving in Cebu.
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‘The strengthened air links allow us to welcome more Vietnamese visitors to experience the warmth of Filipino hospitality and the beauty of the country.’
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Ilocos Norte Gov. Cecilia Araneta-Marcos says they are bullish in creating synergy and partnership with Taiwan.
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The Department of Tourism (DoT) is aiming to expand the number of Filipinos engaged in tourism-oriented businesses. In connection, thus, the agency recently…
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Most Filipinos have not felt the effects of development, and now that growth seems to be fading, they are not likely to feel them much more.
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All eyes will be on Camiguin next year with the launch of Isle Visit Camiguin 2026, a year-long tourism campaign designed to attract travelers and adventure…
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