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South Koreans continue to favor the Philippines as manifested in the growing number of arrivals this year. As of May 7, 2024, the Philippines welcomed 599,200 visitors from South Korea, representing a 26.86 percent share of the total foreign visitor arrivals. “Last year alone, we welcomed over 1,450,000 Korean visitors who constituted over a quarter […]
The government joined hands with the country’s three biggest business conglomerates to protect and conserve the massive marine ecosystem of Verde Island Passage, the “center of the center” of the world’s marine shore fish biodiversity. Spearheaded by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), the big three – Aboitiz Equity Ventures (AEV), the Metro […]
A state-of-the-art Central Logistics Center building was recently completed by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in the town proper of Balatan, Camarines Sur. In his report to DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, DPWH Regional Office 5 Director Virgilio Eduarte said that the new facility implemented by the Camarines Sur 5th District Engineering Office (DEO) […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) and Tourism Promotions Board Philippines (TPB) opened the Philippine Pavilion commencing the country’s participation in this year’s Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2024 at the Dubai World Trade Center (DWTC) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Happening from May 6 to 9, 2024, the ATM 2024 is considered as the gateway […]
Motorists and pedestrians in Valencia, Bukidnon now experience better travel quality with the completion of a road rehabilitation project by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). In her report to DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, DPWH-Region 10 Director Zenaida Tan said that the 619-meter portion of the Sayre Highway has undergone widening and rehabilitation works […]
The Department of Agriculture urged Congress to restore the National Food Authority’s function as a rice price stabilizer and increase its fund allocation for programs to enhance rice production and farmers’ incomes as lawmakers’ deliberate on measures seeking to extend the Rice Tariffication Law. In his report to the House of Representatives’ Committee on Agriculture […]
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has installed road safety devices that now aid in preventing accidents along critical road sections in Tabuk City and Rizal Town in Kalinga Province. DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, citing a report from DPWH Regional Director Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) Director Khaddaffy Tanggol and DPWH Lower Kalinga District […]
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco welcomed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s endorsement to push the country’s gastronomy tourism, emphasizing in his latest vlog the importance of regional cuisines and the role of food in the world-renowned Filipino brand. “Gastronomy tourism kung tawagin dahil nagdadala talaga ng turista ang pagkain. Food is not just […]
In a pivotal move to boost economic growth and innovation, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual presented the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Development Plan 2023-2028 at a sectoral meeting in Malacañang, chaired by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Key officials from the Departments of Agriculture, Labor and Employment, Interior and Local […]
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco graced Tagbilaran City’s Saulog Festival as guest of honor, the highlight of the annual feast of Señor San Jose, the city’s patron saint. In her speech delivered in native Cebuano language, Frasco underscored that Bohol is considered as one of the Philippines’ top tourist destinations delivering more […]