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The Department of Tourism (DOT) sees a sustained recovery of the heavily impacted sector as the Philippines becomes the first country in Asia to accept fully vaccinated foreign leisure travelers with the most relaxed entry protocols, including quarantine-free entry, while also allowing visitors to freely travel to reopened destinations around the country. “We are proud […]
To further enhance the development of the country’s dairy sector, the Philippine Department of Agriculture (DA) partnered with Israel’s Agency for International Development Cooperation (MASHAV) through a joint declaration signed recently. Under the signed document, DA and MASHAV will collaborate on attaining food security and developing the Philippine dairy sector through technical and economic partnerships […]
Presidential aspirant Mayor Isko Moreno said what is happening in Ukraine should be a wake-up call for the Philippines. In his sortie in Bataan, Moreno said the country should always be prepared for any eventuality. “Ang paghahanda ang importante lalo na ang posibleng mangyari na hindi naman natin pinapangarap o iniisip na mangyari pero maigi […]
Coconut products — along with mango, banana, coffee, pineapple, and cacao — took on the global stage at the Gulf Food Hotel and Equipment Exhibition and Salon Culinaire (Gulfood) at Dubai World Trade Centre, UAE recently. Bannered as “FOODPhilippines”, coconut products on the spotlight include coconut milk, premium coconut oil, fresh coconut water, organic shredded […]
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez highlighted the importance of sustainable development for the Philippines during the courtesy call of UK Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy Richard Graham. Lopez shared that one of the key priority areas for the country in terms of trade and investment is sustainable development in the form of […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) remains optimistic for further increase in tourist arrivals in the country, following the recent reopening of borders. Tourism Secretary Berna Romulo-Puyat said the DOT is looking at a gradual pace in the influx of tourists, which will then aid in the coveted recuperation of the local tourism scene. “International travel […]
The Philippines, through the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), partnered with Baladna Qatar Public Shareholding Company (QPSC) for the establishment of a $500-million integrated dairy facility in the Philippines. “The DA, through the National Dairy Authority (NDA), fully support and welcome this new initiative as this will help […]
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the Ministry of the Environment Japan (MOEJ) organized the first-ever Philippines-Japan Environmental Week to discuss environmental issues and share opportunities for cooperation towards a decarbonized infrastructure and society. DENR Secretary Roy Cimatu said the event will pave the way for new opportunities for strengthened partnerships as […]
The chairperson of the House Committee on Economic Affairs said the proposed amendments to the Public Service Act (PSA) will aid the country’s economic recovery and will not be a threat to patrimony. AAMBIS-OWA Party-list Representative Sharon Garin assured that safeguards are well in place under the proposed amendments, dispelling fears posed by the expected […]
Tourism Secretary Berna Romulo-Puyat stressed that the Philippines is ready for the reopening of international travel that began February 10 to fully vaccinated tourists from visa-free countries. “These are exciting times for Philippine tourism. We have been ready since 2020,” Romulo-Puyat said. “With the significant dwindling of new COVID cases, the DOT can now push […]