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Marcos eyes ports to unlock Kalayaan

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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 Marcos pushes travel tax cut to boost tourism

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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.

Airfare Caps Target Symptoms, Not Aviation Ills

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As the government weighs tighter controls on rising domestic airfares, economists and industry stakeholders warn in an interview with Context.ph that headline-grabbing fixes such as price caps and fare transparency risk treating symptoms rather than the deeper structural issues keeping tickets expensive.

Philippines tops ASEAN tourism GDP, jobs race

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The Philippines has emerged as ASEAN’s top tourism economy, leading the region in tourism’s contribution to gross domestic product and ranking among the strongest job creators, according to the 2025 World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) Economic Impact Report.

PEZA starts 2026 strong, new project pipeline

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The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) opened 2026 with solid investment momentum, approving 18 new projects worth P12.86 billion during its first Board meeting of the year.
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Dry spell escalates agri losses to P8.57 billion 

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Rising temperatures and widespread dry spells caused by the ongoing El Niño have pushed initial agricultural losses in the Philippines to P8.57 billion, marking a nearly 25 percent increase from the P6.87 billion reported late last month.

EU, Philippines launch AI lab to draw investment, boost industry 

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The European Union and the Philippines are setting up a joint artificial intelligence (AI) industry laboratory to help businesses adopt emerging technologies, improve productivity and attract investment, with micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) among the intended beneficiaries.

Digital remittance study highlights evolving cross-border payment trends in PH 

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Filipinos are adopting faster, digital-first methods to move money across borders, relying heavily on mobile wallets and bank transfers to support daily household needs while demonstrating an appetite for emerging digital currencies like stablecoins.

Rising debt, slower growth weigh on Philippine risk outlook

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The Philippines’ business and investment outlook is deteriorating as rising public debt, slowing economic growth and weakening foreign investment inflows intensify fiscal and economic pressures, according to a new assessment by WR Advisory Group.

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