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The Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA) is rolling out a pair of initiatives designed to stimulate domestic tourism and generate livelihoods, as the industry contends with rising fuel costs and evolving travel demand.

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has released new guidelines aimed at increasing the number of qualified officers on domestic vessels and simplifying certification processes for seafarers.

Coins.ph, the Philippines’ largest digital asset exchange and one of its fastest-growing mobile wallets, has introduced a points-based rewards program aimed at deepening user engagement through everyday transactions.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has issued the executive order suspending for three months the excise taxes on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and kerosene that aimed at cushioning households from elevated global oil prices amid an ongoing energy emergency.

Globe Telecom Inc is poised to significantly boost the country’s global connectivity with its entry into the Candle Cable System, a major subsea network across Asia, a report by BMI said.