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ASEAN rolls out 2026-2030 tourism roadmap

Manila, Jan. 29 -- The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on Thursday launched its sectoral tourism plan, setting a goal of achieving seamless travel and market diversification across the ... Read More


Japan embassy points to visa application surge for PH slot shortage

Manila, Jan. 29 -- The Japanese Embassy in Manila attributed to the "unprecedented levels" of visa applications among Filipinos the shortage of appointment slots in securing a Japanese visa, especiall... Read More


ASEAN does not recognize Myanmar polls 'as of now' - Lazaro

Manila, Jan. 29 -- The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) as a bloc "as of now" is not recognizing the recently concluded elections held in Myanmar, said Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Ther... Read More


ASEAN tourism ministers to discuss 'one unified visa' in Cebu meetings

Manila, Jan. 28 -- The establishment of a unified tourist visa in Southeast Asia is among the topics set to be covered by the tourism ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) me... Read More


TRAVEX opens in Cebu, spotlights 'maturity' of ASEAN tourism offerings

Manila, Jan. 28 -- The three-day Association of Southeast Asian Nations Travel Exchange (TRAVEX) formally opened in Cebu on Wednesday, gathering more than 600 foreign and local tourism stakeholders. ... Read More


ASEAN affirms 'collective resolve' to find solution to Myanmar crisis

Manila, Jan. 28 -- The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on Wednesday held an informal meeting on the implementation of the Myanmar peace plan and affirmed its "collective resolve" to fin... Read More


ASEAN seeks stronger collaboration on tourism with China, Japan, Korea

Manila, Jan. 27 -- The national tourism organizations (NTOs) of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are seeking to strengthen marketing collaboration with counterparts in key markets - ... Read More


ASEAN pushes for continued collaboration, seamless travel with Russia

Manila, Jan. 27 -- The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), under Philippine chairship, is seeking to sustain practical collaboration with Russia to promote frictionless travel and tourism ... Read More


PH makes firm representations to China over word war with lawmakers

Manila, Jan. 26 -- The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Monday raised "serious concern" over the word war between the Chinese Embassy in Manila and Filipino lawmakers. The agency said it had lo... Read More


AFP mounts patrol in new Malampaya gas field

Manila, Jan. 24 -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) visited the Malampaya gas field off the Palawan coast as part of its efforts to secure the newly discovered natural gas field. AFP Chief o... Read More