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.
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.
Pag-IBIG Fund more than doubled its financing for socialized housing in the first 10 months of 2026, extending homeownership opportunities to low-income families as it brings more than 20,000 housing units to a two-day fair in 4PHDavao City.
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) posted a net income of P123 billion in the first nine months of 2026, up 14 percent from P108 billion in the same period last year, putting the state pension fund on firmer ground to expand services and finance renewable energy programs for its members.
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has maintained the 3.0-percent monthly ceiling on finance charges for unpaid credit card balances while raising the limits on installment add-on rates and cash advance processing fees.
SM Hotels and Convention Centers (SMHCC) is adding a premium rooftop events venue at Conrad Manila, broadening its offerings for private celebrations and corporate gatherings as it builds out the Mall of Asia Complex as a destination for meetings and events.