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DOT records 80,000 Indian tourists in 2024; eyes expansion of tourism relations

The Department of Tourism (DOT) has recorded 80,000 Indian visitors in 2024, which it said, showed a 12 percent increase compared in 2023. 

Philippines assumes ASEAN Tourism Forum 2026 chairmanship

The Department of Tourism (DOT) has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable tourism development after the Philippines took over the chairmanship of the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) 2026.

Philippines, Thailand strengthen bilateral tourism ties

The Department of Tourism (DOT) has renewed its agreement with Thailand for the strengthening of tourism partnership aimed at increasing visitor arrivals and enhancing economic ties.

65,000 applicants hired on the spot at DOLE job fairs in 2024

A total of 65,000 job seekers were hired on the spot various nationwide job fairs in 2024, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) disclosed on Monday, Jan. 20.

Philippines secures P905.26-M Korean loan for Laguna road project

The Philippine government has secured a P905.26-million loan that will finance a road project along the shorelines of the country’s largest freshwater lake, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said on Saturday, Jan. 18.