Wednesday, 23 September 2026
5 days ago
Ramon Ang’s answer to PH job creation is a P740-B tourism bet
For years, the Philippines has relied on workers going abroad and jobs sent here from overseas. Tycoon Ramon Ang is betting the next wave of growth will come from foreign tourists arriving instead.
10 Sep 2026
4:48PM
Fili Bridgetowne targets Q4 2027 opening in Metro Manila
The Gokongwei family-backed Robinsons Land Corp. has set a fourth-quarter 2027 opening target for Fili Hotel Bridgetowne, firming up the timetable for its homegrown luxury brand’s Metro Manila debut.
4 Sep 2026
3:26PM
PATA urges East Asian destinations to join forces as ‘Super 10’
LAPU-LAPU CITY—From rival destinations to tourism partners working together as the “Super 10.”
3 Sep 2026
9:36AM
Cebu seeks deeper East Asia tourism ties at EATOF general assembly
LAPU-LAPU CITY — Cebu Gov. Pamela Baricuatro has urged at least 350 delegates to the 19th General Assembly of the East Asia Inter-Regional Tourism Federation (EATOF) to experience Cebu beyond its popular destinations and connect with its people and culture.
26 Aug 2026
4:48PM
GSIS reopens Coconut Palace to boost heritage tourism access
Located within the Cultural Center of the Philippines complex in Pasay City, the Coconut Palace resumed public visits on Aug. 25. Designed by National Artist for Architecture Francisco “Bobby” Mañosa, the landmark is recognized for its interpretation of traditional Filipino architecture and its extensive use of coconut-based and other indigenous materials.
17 Aug 2026
10:02PM
NUSTAR brings back dragon boat race in Cebu sports tourism push
Cebu is looking to sporting events to bring more visitors to the city, with NUSTAR Resort Cebu bringing back its dragon boat competition for a second year in September.
27 Jul 2026
8:02PM
DOT names P-pop group SB19 tourism ambassador
CEBU CITY— The Department of Tourism (DOT) has named Pinoy pop sensation SB19 its newest ambassador, tapping the globally popular boy group to help attract more international visitors to the Philippines.
22 Jul 2026
9:09AM
No more restroom worries: Cebu rolls out clean toilet stop network
CEBU CITY—Tourists visiting Cebu Province need not worry about emergency toilet breaks. The provincial government has partnered with 17 establishments across nine towns and six cities under its Clean Toilet Stop program.
20 Jul 2026
12:53PM
Cebu emerges as top draw for Vietnamese travelers
CEBU CITY—Cebu posted the biggest jump in travel interest among Vietnamese tourists heading into summer—the largest increase of any destination in the Philippines, according to data from digital travel platform Agoda.
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