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Chinese tourists receive warm welcome from PHL; DOT foresees swifter tourism recovery with Chinese outbound group tour – News24.ph

January 28, 2023 by GOVPH

MANILA – The Philippines mounted a warm welcome reception for arriving Chinese tourists on Tuesday (January 24) in celebration of the Chinese New Year and the continuous influx of Chinese visitors, following the easing of outbound travel restrictions of China. Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco personally welcomed the batch of visitors arriving … Read more

PHL, CHINA ink tourism implementation deal – News24.ph

January 22, 2023 by GOVPH

BEIJING, China– The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) and its counterpart Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the People’s Republic of China have signed an Implementation Program on Tourism Cooperation on Wednesday (January 4) to push for the bilateral tourism cooperation between the Philippines and China. Philippine Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco signed the Implementation … Read more

Targeted cash transfer program has distributed PHP18.3B in subsidies for high fuel prices

January 17, 2023 by News24 Pinoy

The government’s targeted cash transfer (TCT) program, which was designed to mitigate the effects of fuel price hikes on poor households due to the Russia-Ukraine war, accomplished the distribution of PHP18.3 billion in subsidies to about 9.2 million household beneficiaries. “The TCT program intended to alleviate the initial shocks caused by high fuel prices on … Read more

Many good Filipino scientists outside PH want to work in the homeland

October 14, 2022 by News24 Pinoy

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PBBM: Many good Filipino scientists outside PH want to work here MANILA, (PIA) — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Friday said that he believes many good Filipino scientists outside the Philippines want to come home and work here in the country. “Ang Pilipino naman gusto niyang umuwi. Ang Pilipino hangga’t maari – kung maari ay nais nila … Read more

SIM card law is finally signed

March 2, 2023October 13, 2022 by News24 Pinoy

The signing of the Subscribers Identity Module (SIM) Card Registration Act Monday sets the tone for the administration’s national policy to ensure that technology should only be used to improve people’s lives, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Monday. “Moving forward, it is my hope that we will be able to enact even more measures … Read more

Marcos Jr administration to strengthen ties with China, SEA countries

October 9, 2022 by News24 Pinoy

Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. graced the 19th edition of the China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) through a pre-recorded video message during its opening ceremony. With a strong invitation to welcome new opportunities to the country, the president highlighted that the Philippines is “very much open for business.” CAEXPO is an annual international event held since 2004 … Read more

PBBM says PH ready to take the lead in ASEAN peace-keeping efforts amid global tensions

February 4, 2023October 6, 2022 by News24 Pinoy

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The Philippines taking a lead role in peace-making, at least on a regional level, is good for our interest, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Wednesday night, underscoring his readiness to engage his counterparts in Southeast Asia to ensure peace and security. Marcos made the remark during a question and answer session at a gathering … Read more

Philippines Re-elected in the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Council for term 2023-2026

October 31, 2022October 4, 2022 by News24 Pinoy

BUCHAREST, ROMANIA, 04 October 2022 – The Philippines won a seat in the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Council under Region E (Asia and Australasia) for the term 2023-2026 at elections held during the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference 2022 at the Palace of Parliament, Bucharest, Romania on 03 October 2022. The ITU is a United Nations specialized … Read more

Philippines Receives Destination of the Year Award at Asia’s Most Prestigious Travel Industry Event

October 31, 2022October 2, 2022 by News24 Pinoy

BANGKOK 28 September 2022 – The Philippines won the prestigious Destination of the Year Award during the 31st TTG Travel Awards 2022 Ceremony and Gala Dinner held at the Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre in Bangkok, Thailand on 22 September 2022. Philippine Ambassador to Thailand Millicent Cruz Paredes received the award on behalf of the … Read more