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Philippines bolsters tourism strategy amid shifting demand

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.

AirAsia notes threat to airlines as tourism wobbles

AirAsia Philippines has sounded the alarm on mounting pressures confronting both the aviation industry and the broader tourism sector, warning of a “triple threat” that is squeezing margins and dampening demand.

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.

Subic charts bold course into cruise facility

The Subic Bay Freeport Zone is plotting a major leap into the regional cruise tourism market with plans to build a dedicated cruise ship terminal worth about P10 billion, an investment that also coincides with renewed shipbuilding activity and expanding container operations in the port hub.

TIEZA wars travel tax removal could hurt Philippine tourism

The proposed removal of the P1,620 travel tax is raising alarms in the Philippine tourism sector as the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) says critical infrastructure projects could face serious funding gaps.

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Gov’t launches pioneer white hydrogen search in Pangasinan

The Department of Energy (DOE) has confirmed that Koloma Inc. has begun formal surveys and studies to verify if commercially viable amounts of naturally occurring hydrogen exist in Pangasinan. Koloma holds Service Contract No. 84 covering a hydrogen resource area in the province, and also operates the adjacent Service Contract No. 83 that spans parts of Zambales.

Marcos sets Singapore trip; trade, green investment in agenda

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s working visit to Singapore this week will put trade, investments and sustainability at the forefront of bilateral relations as the Philippines steps up efforts to attract higher-value capital and deepen economic ties with one of its biggest investment partners.

DOE considers changing fuel price advisory format amid Middle East volatility

The Department of Energy (DOE) announced on Monday that gasoline prices per liter could either fall by as much as P1 or rise by up to P1 this week, while diesel and kerosene rates will definitely see increases. Diesel is expected to go up by P2.62 to P4.62 per liter, and kerosene by P2.22 to P4.22 per liter. Last week, gasoline could have dropped by up to P1.75 or increased by a maximum of P0.25, while diesel and kerosene were permitted rollbacks ranging from P1.57 to P3.57 and P1.70 to P3.70 respectively. As of today, only Seaoil has released its official price adjustments, taking effect at 6 a.m. on July 14: gasoline will rise by P1 per liter, diesel by P4.60, and kerosene by P2.30 across the board.

Jocelyn Forge powers savings with COREnergy electricity deal

Pole line hardware manufacturer Jocelyn Forge, Inc. (JFI) has signed a retail electricity supply agreement with COREnergy, seeking lower power costs and a more reliable energy supply as manufacturers increasingly turn to competitive electricity sourcing to improve efficiency and protect margins.

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