The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has issued 43 notices of violations (NOVs) to companies that did not comply with the mandated price freeze in the wake of Typhoon Carina and the southwest monsoon. In a statement on Wednesday, Aug. 21, DTI Acting Secretary Ma. Cristina A. Roque said that...
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Acting Secretary Ma. Cristina A. Roque has outlined initiatives designed to strengthen the country’s manufacturing sector, create jobs, foster innovation, and stimulate economic growth. In a statement on Wednesday, Aug. 21, Roque announced her plan to...
President Marcos has appointed Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Undersecretary Ma. Cristina Aldeguer-Roque as the department's acting secretary following the resignation of Alfredo Pascual, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said. Trade Acting Secretary Ma. Cristina Aldeguer-Roque...
Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates leads the toast celebrating the launch of its fourth economic estate, Tari Estate, with special guests (from left to right) Cosette Canilao, president and CEO of Aboitiz InfraCapital, Inc.; Tereso Panga, director general of the Philippine Economic Zone...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) celebrates the inclusion of Clark International Airport (CRK) as one of the world’s most beautiful airports this year, earning the prestigious Prix Versailles, the World Architecture and Design Award of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines have released the upgraded Travel Philippines app. This enhanced digital platform is the beginning of our tourism industry’s digitalization, hoping to provide a more convenient way travelers can experience the...
Sen. Robin Padilla said on Tuesday, Oct. 3 that he is prepared to coordinate with the Department of Tourism (DOT) in relation to a looming Hollywood movie project. Sen. Robin Padilla urges the Department of Tourism (DOT) to encourage foreign filmmakers and producers to shoot on location in the...
TRAVEL EXCHANGE Philippine Department of Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco and Tourism Promotions Board COO Marga Montemayor Nograles during the Philippine Travel Exchange (PHITEX) 2022 The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB), the marketing and promotions arm of the Department of Tourism (DOT),...
The Capiznons don’t like being associated with aswangs but its myths are based on some of the greatest religions, cultures, and civilizations in the world There was mysticism in Roxas City that I never knew. I grew up hearing about witches in Siquijor or aswang in Antique, but I don’t know why...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has is pushing for the improvement in connectivity in at least 94 key tourist destinations in the country. During the plenary session on economic transformation at the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2023-2028 forum Monday, Jan. 30, Tourism Secretary Christina...
The government will build the next Tourist Rest Area (TRA) in Bohol to provide convenience to the growing number of tourists visiting the island province, which is home to the world-renowned Chocolate Hills and one of the world’s smallest primate – the tarsiers. Tourism Secretary Christina...
The local stock market closed flat as investors wait for the meetings of US and Philippine central banks. The main index shed 2.82 percent or 0.04 points to close at 6,582.38 as sectoral indices were evenly split. Volume was thin at 705 million shares worth P5.4 billion as losers beat gainers 113...