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Filipino wellness brands seen driving tourism growth

The Philippines is betting on its indigenous healing traditions, homegrown beauty brands, and distinctly Filipino approach to well-being to capture a bigger share of the fast-growing global wellness tourism market.

US tops visitor list as tourism surges

The US has become the Philippines' largest source of foreign tourists as international arrivals continued to climb toward the three-million mark, providing fresh momentum for an industry increasingly being positioned as a driver of investment and economic growth.

Airline veteran takes helm of tourism routes

The Department of Tourism (DOT) is leaning on aviation expertise to help drive the next phase of tourism growth, appointing former airline executive Stanley Ng as undersecretary tasked with expanding the Philippines’ international air connectivity.

China, North America drive Philippines Jan-May tourism growth 

Strong gains from China and North America helped propel international visitor arrivals to the Philippines in the first five months of 2026, offsetting a decline from South Korea and keeping the country's tourism recovery on track.

Former PAL chief joins DOT leadership team

The Department of Tourism (DOT) has bolstered its leadership ranks with the appointment of three new undersecretaries, including former Philippine Airlines (PAL) president Stanley K. Ng, as the agency intensifies efforts to strengthen the country’s tourism competitiveness and accelerate industry growth.

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BSP issues new AI governance principles for financial entities 

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has introduced a new set of voluntary governance principles to guide BSP-supervised financial institutions (BSFIs) in safely adopting artificial intelligence. Issued in June under Memorandum No. M-2026-031, the framework helps institutions innovate and improve customer service while protecting consumers, managing risks, and maintaining trust in the financial system.

Airport City opens doors at Clark

The Luzon International Premiere Airport Development (LIPAD) Corporation has officially launched the Clark AeroDistrict, marking the debut of the country’s first world-class airport city.

Marcos satisfaction rating improves, remains in red

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s public satisfaction rating improved in June but remained in negative territory, according to the latest Social Weather Stations survey. The poll found 38 percent of adult Filipinos satisfied with the President's performance, 45 percent dissatisfied, and 17 percent undecided, yielding a net satisfaction rating of negative 7, classified by SWS as "neutral." The result marked an eight-point improvement from the record-low negative 15 posted in March, driven by gains across all major geographic areas and among most demographic groups, although Metro Manila and Mindanao continued to post negative net satisfaction ratings.

IBPAP warns insider fraud threatens outsourcing industry’s credibility

The Information Technology and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP) is calling for tougher action against insider cybercrime, warning that fraudulent acts committed by a small number of employees could damage the country's reputation as one of the world's leading outsourcing destinations.

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