Tourism Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay on Wednesday announced a stronger government push to adapt to evolving travel patterns, unveiling plans to establish a Tourism Resilience Management Team as global uncertainties continue to reshape the industry.
As fuel prices climb, the Department of Tourism (DOT) is urging Filipinos to adopt more cost-conscious and responsible travel habits, while emphasizing that the country remains open to tourists.
The Philippine government and private sector are accelerating a joint push to position the country as a serious cruise tourism player, with plans for a dedicated cruise terminal in Metro Manila taking center stage.
Cebu’s turquoise waters and sun-kissed shores are enjoying a starring role in the global streaming spotlight, thanks to the new Korean drama Boyfriend on Demand, now charming viewers worldwide on Netflix.
Philippine gaming firm DigiPlus Interactive Corp. has become the newest member of the Brazilian Institute of Responsible Gaming (IBJR), marking its growing presence in the Brazilian gaming sector. IBJR said that DigiPlus’ membership strengthens the institute’s work and helps build a fully sustainable, responsible betting environment across the country, adding that the move unites more industry players around ethical practices and efforts to curb illegal gambling.
Seventeen young agripreneurs from the Department of Agriculture’s Young Farmers Challenge have finished a five-day agribusiness and technology training program in Singapore.
GT Capital Holdings Inc. has secured its first investment-grade foreign currency issuer rating from the Japan Credit Rating Agency, a milestone expected to broaden the conglomerate's access to Japanese capital and diversify its funding sources.
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.