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Tourism injects $91.8-B to PH economy - report

Manila, Jan. 31 -- Travel and tourism had contributed USD91.8 billion to the Philippine economy, according to the 2025 World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) Economic Impact Report (EIR). The Depart... Read More


Border surveillance regular sans Nipah virus threat-DOH

Manila, Jan. 31 -- The Department of Health (DOH) on Saturday said border surveillance and screening protocols are well in place in the Philippines even without the threat of the Nipah virus (NiV). T... Read More


ASEAN eyes coast guard, maritime cooperation framework in May

Manila, Jan. 31 -- The foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have signaled openness to adopt a document that would facilitate coast guard-to-coast guard and maritime ... Read More


PH, China resume political dialogue after hiatus

India, Jan. 30 -- The Philippines and China resumed a bilateral political dialogue on Thursday after "more than a year-long hiatus," said the Chinese Embassy in Manila. The meeting, chaired by Foreig... Read More


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