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DOT leads grant of 25 ASEAN Tourism Standards Award

MANILA -- A total of twenty-two hotels and three cities were awarded with the annual Association of Southeast Asian NAtions (ASEAN) Tourism Standards Awards during a ceremony led by the Department...

Benguet opens new cave for spelunkers

TUBA, Benguet -- Spelunkers will have an alternative site to enjoy caving in this upland town in northern Philippines, with the Aran Cave opening to the public on February 16. Located at the...

JTI chief vows to help gov’t stop cigarette smuggling

MANILA -- The head of JT International Philippines Inc. (JTI Philippines) is willing to share with the government information that will help address cigarette smuggling in the country. In a statement Wednesday,...

BSP sees 3.4-4% inflation for January

MANILA -- Higher oil and commodity prices are seen as upside risks for Philippines’ inflation rate in January 2018 and bring the rate between 3.5 and four percent. In a statement, the...

PH witnesses rare, ‘super blue blood’ moon

MANILA — A phenomenon described as a “once in a lifetime opportunity,” not seen since 1866 -- a super blue blood moon sighting — is occurring on Wednesday evening. In an advisory, the...

Displaced families in Marawi moved to transitional shelters

MARAWI CITY -- President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday led the distribution of 400 certificates of acceptance and occupancy of transitional shelters to residents left homeless by the five-month battle between government...

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