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.
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.
The Philippines is intensifying its push into Europe, aiming to deepen engagement and secure higher-value partnerships at Internationale Tourismus Börse Berlin 2026.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered a feasibility inspection for the potential construction of a seaport and airport in the Kalayaan Island Group, a move Malacañang says could jumpstart tourism and create new livelihood streams in one of the country’s most remote municipalities.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has elevated the proposed abolition of the travel tax to the top of the government’s legislative priorities, signaling a strong push to lower travel costs, stimulate tourism, and support broader economic activity.
Mitsubishi Power has entered into a long-term parts and services agreement (LTPSA) with LNGPH and its subsidiary South Premiere Power Corp. (SPPC) for the 1,200 MW Ilijan combined cycle natural gas-fired power plant.
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has endorsed Resolution No. 03, Series of 2026, calling for the immediate implementation of the 5 percent coconut methyl ester (CME) biodiesel blend or B5. The proposal has been forwarded to the Senate and the Department of Energy (DOE).