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Philippine Tourism Department commits to boosting hospitality and human capital
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Frasco announced an intensified government commitment to enhance human capital development. This will be achieved through upskilling initiatives and programs like the Filipino Brand of Service Excellence.
Improvement of basic infrastructure key to Philippines tourism goals: Tourism Secretary
Improving the country's basic infrastructure will be key for the Philippines' goal of becoming a "tourist powerhouse in Asia", says the Philippines Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco.
Philippines reached 80 percent of 2023 foreign tourist target
The Philippines has already received about 80 percent of its intended target of foreign tourists, Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco said at the opening of the 2023 Philippine Travel Exchange (PHITEX) in Cebu
Philippines mask free on Presidential executive order
Philippines President Ferdinand R. Marcos will make the use of face masks in indoor settings voluntary "with few exceptions," Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco announced Tuesday.
Boosted tourism fuels continuous gaming growth in the Philippines
The Philippines’ target to double its gross gaming revenue by 2028 seems to gain support from its recently released statistical data.
Philippines sets 7.7 million tourist arrival goal for 2024, outpacing 2023 target
The Philippines aims to draw in 7.7 million international visitors in the coming year, surpassing its arrival goals for 2023, as stated by the Department of Tourism (DOT) on Tuesday.
No significant impact of Philippines’ e-visa suspension in China: analyst
Maybank analyst Alexa Mae Carvajal, commenting on the recent announcement of the Philippines Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) regarding the temporary suspension of its e-visa application system in China, observes that the online application's halt appears to have minimal repercussions.
Philippines introduces enhanced e-Visa extension measures for foreign nationals
As reported by the Philippine News Agency, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. of the Philippines has announced that the government is currently in the process of refining various initiatives designed to extend the validity of electronic visas (e-Visas) for foreign nationals.
Your Daily Asia Gaming eBrief: Marcos says: Masks off
The Philippines will be (indoors) mask-free on Presidential executive order, a move that garnered Senatorial support
Philippines reports 5.4 million tourist arrivals in 2023
The Philippines ended 2023 with more than 5 million tourist arrivals and more than PHP480 billion ($8.6 billion) in international tourism receipts, Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco indicated.
