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Philippine Tourism Soars in 2023, Reaching Record Highs
June 21, 2024
The Philippines' tourism sector achieved its highest-ever year in 2023, accounting for a record 8.6% of the country's GDP.
This t...
Banning POGOs could help Philippine tourism: official
October 21, 2022
Banning Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) could eventually benefit the country’s tourism sector, said Sarah Lynne Duc...
Philippine tourism chief proposes adoption of national tourism recovery strategies for Asia-Pacific
August 23, 2022
Philippine tourism secretary Christina Garcia Frasco proposed at the 11th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Tourism Ministe...
Philippines Targets 15% Increase in US Tourists for Tourism Recovery
May 2, 2024
The Philippines is hoping to see a significant rise in US tourists in order to revive its tourism sector.
The American market has...
Philippine stock market forecasts optimistic about gaming, tourism sectors
January 12, 2024
Despite some concerns about low market volumes, First Metro Investment, the investment banking division of the Metrobank Group, ha...
Can the Philippine Island of Boracay Beat Over-Tourism?
April 24, 2023
Called one of the world’s best islands, the resort was closed by the government for six months and reopened with a cap on visito...
InterContinental Hotels Returns to Philippines with New Clark City Hotel
July 31, 2024
International hotel brand InterContinental Hotels & Resorts is set to return to the Philippines through a franchise agreement ...
POGOs Drain P99.52 Billion from Philippine Economy Annually: DOF
July 18, 2024
The Philippine Department of Finance (DOF) has intensified its call to ban Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), citing a ...
Thai FM Commends Philippines’ Economic Growth Under Marcos Jr.
July 8, 2024
Thai Foreign Minister Commends Philippines' Economic Growth Under President Marcos Jr.
During a bilateral meeting with Philippine...
Tourist Boom: Philippines Sees 16% Rise in Arrivals
June 11, 2024
In the first five months of 2024, the Philippines welcomed almost 2.4 million foreign tourists, demonstrating the country's boomin...