tourism
[EDITORIAL] Perceptions on peace and order
30 August, 2017 at 10:18
A number of noneconomic factors impact greatly on business, among them peace and order and the trade in illegal drugs.
Arangkada forum to explore PHL industrialization
24 August, 2017 at 10:47
Foreign businesses are looking forward to helping the Philippines reach the next level of development by helping it diversify away from economic pillars like business process outsourcing (BPO) by boosting agriculture, among other sectors.
DTI unveils new industrial strategy
29 November, 2016 at 10:57
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has unveiled a new industrial strategy that would revive the country’s manufacturing sector and accelerate further its growth in the coming years.
PCCI lists top 10 business concerns
17 October, 2016 at 16:57
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) submitted yesterday a list of its proposed resolutions to the current administration.
Action, not words
19 September, 2016 at 09:53
There’s been some concern that President Duterte’s cursing and seeming attacks against the United Nations, the United States, and others may turn off foreign investors and reduce aid to the country. And they might—if those investors and aid donors don’t look beyond the words.
More port calls seen for cruise tourism
21 April, 2016 at 13:30
The Department of Tourism (DOT) expects cruise tourism to exceed the port calls in 2015 as the agency continues to expand avenues amid air connectivity issues in the country.
DOT rolls out comprehensive plan for cruise...
18 March, 2016 at 16:00
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has expanded its avenues to attract more tourists as it completed the National Cruise Tourism Development Strategy amid air connectivity issues in the country.
‘Business as usual’ despite elections
26 February, 2016 at 16:18
‘Business as usual’ despite elections by: Ben O. de Vera | February 24, 2015 Despite domestic and external challenges, the
Single Destination
27 January, 2016 at 13:00
What we have failed to do on our own so far, perhaps a 10-nation grouping will achieve for us: tourism numbers that will match those of our Southeast Asian neighbors.
Tourism can become PHL’s top dollar earner–D.O.T.
25 January, 2016 at 13:20
THE country’s tourism sector can easily surpass the contributions of the semiconductor and business-process outsourcing (BPO) industries with the increase in the number of seats available for flights, as well as an improvement in infrastructure capacity and accommodations.
DoT backs enhanced ports for cruise ships
23 December, 2015 at 16:00
THE TOURISM department is batting for the development of ocean passenger terminals to enhance the country’s ability to host cruise ships, which capture more value for the economy than mere port calls.
Murder capital
8 September, 2015 at 15:15
Of the 23 South Koreans murdered around the world last year, 10 died in the Philippines. We still have four months to go before we find out if the murder rate dampened Koreans’ interest in visiting our country.
DOTC ignores suggestion
25 August, 2015 at 14:37
DOTC ignores suggestion DEMAND AND SUPPLY By Boo Chanco (The Philippine Star) | Updated August 24, 2015 – 12:00am It is bad enough that the
No need for overtime fees in Immigration...
26 May, 2015 at 10:23
Philippine Daily Inquirer 4:32 PM | Sunday, May 24th, 2015 FOREIGN groups have opposed “overtime” provisions in the proposed
