Travel & Tourism
Angara-Mathay pushes unified drive to boost inclusive tourism growth
Tourism Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay has called for a more coordinated push across the sector to sustain tourism’s role as a driver of inclusive economic growth, emphasizing its impact on livelihoods, enterprises, and communities nationwide.
New tourism chief signals shift toward investment-led growth
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has appointed Dita Angara-Mathay as secretary of the Department of Tourism, tapping a veteran economic diplomat to steer the sector toward a more investment-driven trajectory.
Global airlines clamp down on power banks
The international aviation landscape changed dramatically in 2026 as regulators and carriers rolled out the most significant updates to lithium-ion battery protocols in a decade.
Oil surge hits Philippine hotels, occupancy drops
Hotels across the Philippines are seeing a sharp drop in occupancy as the Middle East crisis drives up oil prices and disrupts travel demand, according to the 2026 Energy Crisis Impact Survey conducted by the Philippine Hotel Owners Association and Leechiu Property Consultants.
Philippine Airlines posts strong profitability in 2025
Philippine Airlines maintained solid profitability in 2025, reporting a net income of USD 160.4 million despite a more challenging global aviation environment.
