Department of Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco The Philippines generated P65.3 billion in tourism revenues in January 2025, a figure that surpassed pre-pandemic levels recorded in the same period, the Department of Tourism (DOT) disclosed on Thursday,...
DTI Secretary Cristina Roque discussing Philippine-Japan economic ties with Sumitomo Corp. Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina Roque cited the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises to Maximize Opportunities for Reinvigorating the Economy (CREATE...
Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said the slower inflation in February is a clear affirmation that the agency’s strategy to stabilize the supply and prices of agricultural products is working as intended. The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported that the...
The Philippines is expected to sign in July a record-high $1-billion loan agreement (over ₱57 billion) from the World Bank to fund its sustainable agricultural transformation program, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA). In a statement, the DA said Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu...
Filipinos will be able to save a few pesos as Malacañang announced the expected drop in the prices of rice and pork in the market this month. Photos by Santi San Juan/Manila Bulletin Citing a meeting with Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Palace Press Officer and Communications...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Department of Transportation (DOTr) are working to decongest Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) by promoting regional flight distribution to improve passenger traffic flow nationwide. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco and DOTr Secretary Vivencio...
President Marcos has approved the funding request for the establishment of child development centers (CDCs) in 4th and 5th class municipalities that lack resources to put up basic education development hubs. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) Malacañang said...
The latest fashion statement from Japanese clothing brand Uniqlo could soon be manufactured in the Philippines, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). DTI Secretary Cristina Roque presented the country’s potential to host a factory of the popular brand in a meeting with...
Senate Minority Leader Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III has filed a resolution directing the appropriate Senate committee to conduct an inquiry in aid of legislation into the recurring incidents of collapsing bridges in the Philippines. In filing Senate Resolution No. 1319, Pimentel said that this is...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) will lead the Philippines’ business mission in the United States (US) to help solidify the country’s position as a quality provider of healthcare information management services, expanding the sector’s reach into new markets. In a statement, the DTI...
ILOILO CITY — The Department of Energy (DOE) has selected Iloilo province as the pilot area in the country for its proposed energy infrastructure ordinance. THE Department of Energy (DOE) led by Undersecretary Sharon Garin meets Iloilo provincial government officials led by Gov. Arthur 'Toto'...
Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Vince Dizon has ordered the creation of a special task force to conduct a “sweeping review” of policies on apprehending violators following a viral incident in Panglao, Bohol. In a press briefing on Monday, March 3, Dizon said there is an urgent...
