The Philippines' travel and tourism sector contributed a massive US$91.8 billion to the economy in 2025, making it the top contributor in Southeast Asia, according to a new World Travel and Tourism Council report.
Following the ASEAN Tourism Forum 2026 in Cebu, Vietnam's Da Nang City is enhancing tourism efforts with direct flights, green travel initiatives, and affordable luxury to attract Filipino visitors.
Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco announces a plan for a monthly airfare price index to help travelers compare ticket prices and protect against overpricing in the Philippines.
A new study reveals Filipino exporters have advanced beyond basic digital skills but require enhanced internal systems to fully adopt AI. The report highlights gaps in automation and training.
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Eli M. Remolona Jr. emphasizes three essential pillars for safeguarding the financial system during annual reception, highlighting lessons from past resilience.
Cebu City welcomed 5,000 delegates for the ASEAN Tourism Forum 2026, featuring cultural tours, high-level meetings, and a focus on sustainable tourism cooperation in the region.
The Philippines' agriculture, fishery, and forestry sector achieved a 3.1% growth in 2025, marking an eight-year high. Key drivers include increased production of palay, corn, and sugar, with government investments in infrastructure and climate resilience
Palace Press Officer Claire Castro emphasizes the administration's seriousness in addressing corruption in flood control projects, highlighting its importance for restoring business confidence and public trust.
Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco met with South Korean Vice Minister Kim Dae Hyun in Cebu, discussing enhanced security measures and expanded air connectivity to boost tourism between the two nations.
Chicken prices in Davao City have normalized after December spikes, with Bankerohan Public Market offering the most affordable options. While poultry costs ease, vegetable prices rise due to hot weather affecting supply.
Mayor Toto Reyes confirms Samal City's readiness for the electric service transition, citing decades of reliability issues. Davao Light has secured a court writ to take over operations.
Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan and DPWH Senior Undersecretary Emial K. Sadain witnessed the handover of the Bucana Bridge in Davao City. The bridge enhances connectivity, boosts economic development, and stands as a symbol of bilateral cooperation.
The Philippines ranks first in ASEAN for tourism GDP contribution at $91.8 billion and among top job generators with 11.22 million jobs, as highlighted during the Asean Tourism Forum 2026 opening in Lapu-Lapu City.
ASEAN tourism leaders are recalibrating the region's growth strategy, moving away from volume-driven models toward quality, sustainability, resilience, and inclusion, as discussed during the Philippines-led rollout of the ASEAN Tourism Sectoral Plan 2026–
The Philippines' Producer Price Index for manufacturing grew 0.9% year-on-year in December 2025, driven by electronics, metals, and transport equipment, while food manufacturing prices declined slightly.
ASEAN tourism ministers and dialogue partners from Japan, India, China, South Korea, and Russia reaffirmed tourism's role in economic growth, investment, and regional resilience during recent meetings.
A sporting goods retailer in Cebu City demonstrates that exceptional customer service stems from staff's genuine passion for sports, not luxury price tags, creating memorable shopping experiences.
Foreign tourist arrivals in the Philippines declined by 2.2% in 2025, missing government targets. Analysis explores infrastructure problems, visa policies, and cultural factors affecting tourism competitiveness in ASEAN.
TP in the Philippines officially opens its 26th site, TP Davao Uprise at Felcris Centrale, reinforcing commitment to regional growth and job creation in Mindanao's IT-BPM sector.
ASEAN tourism ministers meeting in Cebu City endorsed a new five-year strategic plan to position Southeast Asia as a single, sustainable destination, reporting continued sector recovery with 144 million international visitors in 2025.
Philippine National Police Highway Patrol Group intercepts four truck vans carrying over P221 million worth of allegedly smuggled cellphones and tablets in Quezon City, uncovering misdeclaration and tax violations.
Philippine oil prices could increase by up to PHP1.50 per liter next week due to overseas supply disruptions from geopolitical tensions, winter storms, and sanctions.
PSA Davao Oriental reports a 2.1% inflation rate in December 2025, driven by earthquake-induced panic buying and price increases in food, housing, and personal care items.
Davao-based developer Damosa Land Inc. accelerates industrial, hospitality, and township developments across Mindanao in 2026, focusing on sustainable growth and regional economic transformation.
The Philippine economy grew 4.4% in 2025, below government targets, but officials plan to leverage the 2026 ASEAN chairship to boost tourism and business through improved coordination and digital services.
Business leaders in Toledo City establish the Toledo City Chamber of Commerce and Industry to organize the private sector and foster economic growth through collaboration.
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines extends its PCT Filing Assistance Program, offering fee waivers and technical support to help Filipino inventors secure international patent protection with reduced costs.
Cebu City leverages Asean Tourism Forum heritage tours to promote cultural and religious tourism, aiming to increase visitor arrivals beyond the Sinulog Festival season.
The Department of Public Works and Highways is urgently widening Butuanon, Mananga, and Cotcot rivers in Cebu to protect residents from future typhoon disasters, following Typhoon Tino's destructive flooding.
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority has greenlit 18 new projects worth P12.86 billion, expected to create over 1,000 jobs and generate $59.74 million in exports, with a focus on manufacturing, IT-BPM, and tourism.