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Manila’s visa-free gamble: Will Chinese visitors return?

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The Philippines has opened its doors wider to Chinese tourists with a new policy granting 14-day visa-free entry—but the real question is whether travelers from the world’s largest and most dynamic tourism market will actually walk through.

DOT, DOF untangle tourism tax rules

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The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Department of Finance (DOF) are moving to calm nerves across the travel industry, forming a technical working group (TWG) to address tax concerns triggered by a sweeping new revenue regulation.

Christmas travel boom powers local tourism

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Domestic tourism across the Philippines delivered a strong year-end boost as millions of Filipinos hit the road during the Christmas long break, reinforcing local travel as a critical growth engine for the tourism industry.

Cebu rallies tourism with travel perks

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Cebu Pacific, the Hotel, Resort, and Restaurant Association of Cebu Inc. (HRRACI), and the Department of Tourism (DOT) have sealed a new partnership designed to supercharge Cebu’s visitor arrivals through flight incentives and bundled stay packages.

Tourism growth in 2024 fuels rise in resource use

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Tourism resource consumption increased sharply in 2024 as the industry continued its post-pandemic rebound, driving significant rises in water use, energy demand, and carbon emissions, according to the latest data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
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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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