Three new direct flights between the Philippines and China are set to strengthen air connectivity and accelerate the recovery of the country’s tourism sector, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said.
The Philippines is set to gain a fresh boost in tourism and economic activity as Chinese carriers expand direct flights to Manila, strengthening both business links and people-to-people exchanges.
A leading Philippine travel association is pressing the government to clarify tax rules for agency transactions, warning that inconsistent interpretations by Revenue District Offices (RDOs) are driving up compliance costs and sparking audit disputes.
The Department of Tourism (DOT) welcomed Air China’s inaugural Chongqing-Manila (CKG-MNL) flight on May 2, signaling a major boost for the Philippines’ tourism recovery.
The Department of Tourism is tightening its playbook, shifting from volume to value as it targets markets and segments that can deliver higher spending and longer stays.
The US has awarded USD34.1 million to strengthen the Philippines’ ube industry, with more than 12,500 Filipino farmers expected to benefit over five years as international demand grows for the purple yam used in food and beverage products.
The Philippines is seeking Japanese financing and investment to reduce energy and logistics costs, with the Luzon Economic Corridor emerging as a priority under a renewed partnership between the Department of Finance (DOF) and Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC).
More than 15 automotive brands are showcasing electric vehicles (EVs) at the 14th Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit, underscoring growing competition in the local market as rising global oil prices sharpen the economic case for alternatives to imported fuel.
Alex Eala may have run out of answers against fellow southpaw Diana Shnaider in Ningbo, but her China campaign still delivered a little consolation: a one-place climb in the world rankings.