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WTTC bullish on Philippimes tourism recovery amid Covid-19 pandemic

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is bullish on the prospect of Philippines’ tourism industry recovery, projecting a rosy outlook in terms of economic growth and employment generation in the next…

IFC, IFC Financial Institutions Growth Fund, and IFC Emerging Asia Fund Invest in Voyager Innovations to Expand Digital Financial Services in the Philippines

Manilla, Philippines, April 13, 2022—The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, and two investment funds managed by IFC’s equity mobilization division (AMC), the IFC Emerging Asia Fund (“Emerging…

Philippine export gains momentum in February, expands by 15.0%, also surpasses pre-pandemic level

Philippine exports reached USD 6.16 billion in February, growing by 15.0% compared to the same period last year, based on Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) preliminary data. Moreover, cumulative exports for the first…

Philippines Surpasses 200k Foreign Tourist Arrivals

Manila — The Department of Tourism (DOT) hailed the recent increase in the latest number of foreign tourist arrivals in the country, reaching 202,700 as of April 7, 2022. Tourism Secretary Berna…

Philippines and US Government and Business Representatives Call on Investors to Invest in Davao Now

The Department of Foreign Affairs, in collaboration with the City Government of Davao, through the Davao City Investment Promotion Center (DCIPC), and the American Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines – Mindanao…

DTI embeds excellence in PQA’s new trophy designs

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through its Competitiveness Bureau (CB), gave the Philippine Quality Award, the highest level of national recognition for exemplary organizational performance, brand-new looks with the launching…

Filipino Teen and The Voice Kids UK 2020 Winner Pays Courtesy Call on Assistant Secretary Meñez

Ms. Justine Afante, a UK-based Filipino artist and the winner of The Voice Kids UK 2020, paid a courtesy call on DFA Assistant Secretary for Public and Cultural Diplomacy Eduardo Martin R.…

Filipino Food Month celebrated by Department of Tourism and partner agencies aiming to fuel Culinary Tourism

MANILA, Philippines – In an effort to ramp up culinary tourism, the Department of Tourism (DOT), together with its partner agencies Department of Agriculture (DA), National Commission for Culture and the Arts…

Philippines Highlights Importance of Strengthening ASEAN Institutional Capacity for Post-2025 Vision

JAKARTA, 31 March to 01 April 2022 — Ambassador Elizabeth P. Buensuceso and Ambassador Luis T. Cruz, Eminent Person and High-Level Representative of the Philippines respectively, stressed the importance of strengthening ASEAN…

PH Embassy in Tokyo Launch Filipino Food and Beverage Campaign, Boost Promotion of MSME Products

The Philippine Embassy in Tokyo, through its Commercial Section, launched the Opening Ceremony of the Philippine Food and Beverage Promotion Campaign in Tokyo held on 31 March 2022. The said event was…

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Since 2009, Balikbayan Magazine has been spotlighting the growth, development, and progression of the Philippines with a particular focus on business, travel, and culture with the primary goal of inspiring a global audience living and working in 60 Countries and over 100 cities throughout the World to explore, invest, and do philanthropic work in the Philippines.

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