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DOT sharpens tourism strategy to boost visitor value

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.

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.

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Non-surgical procedure offers new hope for Filipinos with severe, medication-resistant heartburn 

Millions of Filipinos suffer persistent heartburn and regurgitation that disrupts meals and sleep—problems that often continue despite daily medication, a condition called Refractory GERD.

Pepsi-Cola Philippines expands soda lineup

Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines, Inc. (PCPPI) is growing its beverage range with the expanded Lipton Soda line—a sparkling tea that blends the well-known taste of Lipton iced tea with the light fizz of soda for a fun, refreshing experience.

PLDT Home brings fiber connectivity to Camotes Island

PLDT Home has expanded its fiber network to Camotes Island, delivering reliable broadband to communities across San Francisco, Poro and Tudela. Known as the “Lost Horizon of the South,” the island is a popular tourist spot famed for its beaches and natural scenery.

Foreign debt rises to $155 billion as officials reassure economic stability 

The Philippines reported total external debt climbing to $154.93 billion as of end-June 2026, marking a notable jump from the $147.35 billion recorded just three months earlier. The increase brings the country's foreign obligations to 31.6 percent of its gross domestic product, up from 30.0 percent in the previous quarter, as borrowing outpaced overall economic growth during the period.

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