Workers laid off during pandemic return to Mactan hotels, resorts
President of the Hotel, Resort and Restaurant Association of Cebu said hotels and resorts are now on their way to full recovery, two years since the pandemic hit the industry.
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Senate to weigh business concerns on banning Philippine offshore gaming operators
These operators first emerged in the country in 2016, the first year of Rodrigo Duterte’s presidency, as he pursued closer trade and investment ties with China.
Hong Kong secretary for financial services visits Asian finance officials in Philippines
During the meetings, he encouraged the ADB to make use of the broad availability of financiers in Hong Kong for fundraising.
Only 5 of 12 Philippines’ Air Force FA-50 fighters operational
The air force was once considered among the finest in Asia, but its aircraft had deteriorated over time due to funding problems.
ICC prosecutor rejects Philippine government call to stop resumption of probe
In its request to the ICC, the Philippine government cited three reasons — lack of jurisdiction, admissibility, and complementarity.
With over 200 average deaths yearly, Philippines far from rabies-free status
According to the US CDC, while rabies is a 100 per cent preventable disease, almost 60,000 people die from it all over the world yearly.
Marcos cites luck, gov’t preparedness for minimal damage, casualties after typhoon
The chief executive noted that early preparation for calamities would be the approach that the government will take all the time.
Visit the south and see its discovered, yet undisturbed beauty
From the get-go, visitors are treated to a breath of fresh air down south.
Philippines sea level rising 3 times faster than world average: Expert
The Philippines has one of the world’s longest coastlines, stretching more than 36,000 kilometers.
Marcos says Philippines looks to US for ‘maintaining peace’ in South-east Asia
Marcos also said the Philippines’ primary consideration and guiding principle in its foreign policy is to “encourage peace.”