Tourism

Clark-Bacolod route seen to boost trade, tourism

BACOLOD CITY -- The launch of the Clark-Bacolod route by the Philippine Airlines (PAL) on Dec. 15 is seen to boost trade and tourism ties between Negros Occidental and Pampanga. Frank Carbon, chief...

DOT sees 7-M tourist arrivals by end of 2017

MANILA -- The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Saturday said the government is optimistic tourist arrivals in the country will reach its 7-million mark by end of the year. According to DOT...

DOLE studies viability of sending nurses, caregivers to San Marino

MANILA -- A team of labor officials is set to draft recommendations and a strategic plan on the viable supply of nursing and caregiving services from the Philippines to the Republic of...

PH commits to global compact on safe migration

MANILA -- The Philippine government as represented by a Department of Foreign Affairs delegation committed to continuing a "constructive" engagement in the consultation and negotiation processes towards a global compact on safe,...

ASEAN Summit boosts Central Luzon’s tourism, economy

CLARK, Pampanga --The country's hosting of the 31st ASEAN Summit and Related Meetings gave a big boost to the tourism and economic image of Central Luzon, particularly the Clark Freeport. Local officials...

ASEAN, China to promote cruise, yacht tourism to boost arrivals

MANILA -- Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states and China have agreed to promote seamless connectivity through cruise and yacht tourism to boost tourist arrivals between them. In a joint statement...

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