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Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco announced that the Philippines clinched the coveted Destination of the Year Award at the Routes Asia 2025 Awards held in Perth, Australia. “These awards are a testament to the strength of our partnerships with different stakeholders in the aviation and travel industry, our unwavering focus on connectivity, […]
Top officials from the Office of Civil Defense (OCD), the Department of Health, and the Philippine Air Force participated in a send-off ceremony for the first batch of humanitarian responders heading to Myanmar to assist with recovery efforts following a devastating earthquake. The Philippine contingent departed from Colonel Jesus Villamor Air Base in Pasay City […]
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., accompanied by a high-level delegation and representatives from the Philippine banana industry, recently met with Japanese importers in Tokyo to address challenges to the country’s banana exports in lucrative Japanese market. Though the Philippines still holds the largest share of the Japanese market, supplying three out of every four […]
“The Philippines is at a turning point in its infrastructure development. President Marcos has made it clear: the expansion and modernization of our railway system is a priority,” Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina Roque underscored during her meeting with the executives of East Japan Railway Company (JR East) recently. Roque emphasized the […]
During the press conference recently held at the Sunset Marquis Hotel in Los Angeles, California, Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco highlighted the Philippines’ stunning beaches, renowned for their unmatched beauty, and the country’s breathtaking landscapes and biodiversity, and pointed out Filipinos’ strong English language skills as a significant benefit for filmmakers looking […]
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina Roque engaged in high-level discussions with representatives from Fast Retailing Co., Ltd. and Koshidaka Holdings. These meetings strengthen the Philippines’ position as a dynamic and diverse consumer market, particularly in fast fashion, retail, and entertainment. “The Philippines offers a strategic gateway for global brands to thrive in […]
Senator Loren Legarda called on embracing cultural preservation as an indispensable investment in the nation’s future during her keynote address at Cultural Thoughts and Trajectories, held at Manila House. The event, organized in partnership with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) in celebration of National Arts Month, brought together policymakers, diplomats, cultural […]
Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel commended the recently signed agreements between the Philippines and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), including the Treaty on Extradition, the Treaty on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters, and the Treaty on the Transfer of Sentenced Persons. Pimentel underscored that these treaties represent a crucial advancement in strengthening legal cooperation […]
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina Roque emphasized the Philippines’ push towards a more integrated, resilient, and sustainable Indo-Pacific region at the Parliamentary Intelligence-Security Forum. Roque emphasized to the attending global leaders the critical role of free, fair, and open trade in securing the region’s long-term economic future. “We are not merely participants […]
The Philippine Department of Health (DOH), led by Secretary Ted Herbosa, and Jamaica’s Ministry of Health, headed by Dr. Christopher Tufton, forged a historic bilateral health cooperation through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in Kingston, Jamaica.The partnership focuses on strengthening the health workforce, building capacity, and exchanging expertise. Key initiatives include deploying […]