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DOT: 2018 records all time high 7.1m visitor arrivals

Manila, Philippines— 7,127,168 foreign tourists visited the Philippines last year tallying the highest ever number in the country’s tourism industry according to the Department of Tourism (DOT). The improvement came…

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Adult education as part of life long and life wide personal development

QUEZON CITY, Jan. 23 — “Adult education as part of life long and life wide personal development will be promoted under the Duterte administration” – CHED Chairman de Vera This…

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Senate approves 2019 National Budget on third reading

PASAY CITY, Jan. 21 — The Senate today unanimously passed on third and final reading the 2019 General Appropriations Bill (GAB). Senator Loren Legarda, Chair of the Senate Committee on…

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Presidents Duterte and Sirisena vow to implement measures to deepen relations

MALACAÑAN — President Rodrigo Roa Duterte and Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena on Wednesday, January 16, agreed to implement concrete actions aimed at enhancing the ties between the two nations.…

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World Bank Doubles Philippines Natural Disaster Risk Insurance with US$390 Million in Coverage

Washington, D.C., January 14, 2019—The World Bank has renewed an insurance program to help the Philippines better respond to losses from climate and disaster risks. The renewal provides 25 provinces in…

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PH Ambassador to Australia Meets Austal on Cebu Operations

CANBERRA 09 January 2019 — Ambassador to Australia Ma. Hellen B. De La Vega met with Austal Vice President for Defense Davyd Thomas on 18 December 2018 to discuss updates…

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President Duterte announces Manila Bay clean up

PASAY CITY — President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Tuesday, January 8, announced a major clean-up of the Manila Bay, warning hotels in the area to refrain from dumping their waste…

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Newly rehabilitated Tubigon seaport reopens

TUBIGON, Bohol, Jan. 6 — Five years in the wake of the destructive magnitude 7.2 quake, Bohol’s Tubigon Seaport rises from the rubble as it reopens today, 05 January 2019.…

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Palawan communities enjoy brighter days

In today’s technologically-advanced world, it’s hard to believe there are still areas where people have no access to bare necessities such as electricity and water. In the Philippines alone, around…

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The $26.3 Trillion untapped oil deposits of the Philippines

With its untapped hydrocarbon deposits estimated at USD26.3 trillion, the Philippines is virtually “sitting on a mountain of gold.” These oil deposits, mostly found in the disputed Spratly chain of…

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World Bank Updates Growth Forecasts for the Philippines

MANILA, December 21, 2018 – As part of its forecasting exercise, the World Bank has updated its growth projections for the Philippines to 6.4 percent in 2018 and 6.5 percent in…

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$408 Million ADB Financing Package to Aid Marawi Rebuilding

MANILA, PHILIPPINES (14 December 2018) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved today a $408 million financing package to assist the government in rebuilding and rehabilitating the southern Philippine city of…

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President Duterte counts on tourism for inclusive growth and poverty alleviation

DAVAO CITY — President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Friday, December 7, reaffirmed the importance of tourism in achieving inclusive growth and reducing poverty by creating more job opportunities for the…

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Asia’s Growth Outlook Steady Despite PRC–US Trade Conflict

MANILA, PHILIPPINES (12 December 2018) — Economies in developing Asia and the Pacific are weathering external challenges thanks to robust domestic demand, while inflationary pressures are abating, says a new report…

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President Duterte led the groundbreaking of Ozamiz Airport Modernization Project

OZAMIZ CITY — President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Wednesday, November 28, spearheaded the time capsule laying for the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the New Passenger Terminal in line…

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Investors keen on drilling for oil and gas

TAGUIG CITY, Nov. 28 — Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi yesterday said that the “keen interest which many investors expressed in exploring oil and gas in the…

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Clark: It works. Like a dream.

The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) and the Clark Development Corporation (CDC) launched on November 26, 2018, the new Clark brand integrating the four districts: the Clark Freeport Zone,…

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President Duterte renews promise of gov’t full support to private partners

DAVAO CITY — President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Monday, November 26, renew his vow to the government’s private partners of full support in conducting their businesses as long as their…

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Department of Budget and Management presents plans for Visayas in Cebu event

MANILA, Nov. 25 — DBM Assistant Secretary Rolando Toledo delivered a speech on behalf of Secretary Benjamin Diokno at the American Chamber of Commerce Philippines’ Annual Thanksgiving event at Waterfront…

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Philippines, Japan partner for smart city solutions

The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) and the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) held a seminar entitled “New Clark City with Japan: Creating a Smart City with High Quality…

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DOT: 2018 records all time high 7.1m visitor arrivals

Adult education as part of life long and life wide personal development

Senate approves 2019 National Budget on third reading

Presidents Duterte and Sirisena vow to implement measures to deepen relations

World Bank Doubles Philippines Natural Disaster Risk Insurance with US$390 Million in Coverage

PH Ambassador to Australia Meets Austal on Cebu Operations

President Duterte announces Manila Bay clean up

Newly rehabilitated Tubigon seaport reopens

Palawan communities enjoy brighter days

The $26.3 Trillion untapped oil deposits of the Philippines

World Bank Updates Growth Forecasts for the Philippines

$408 Million ADB Financing Package to Aid Marawi Rebuilding

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President Duterte counts on tourism for inclusive growth and poverty alleviation

Asia’s Growth Outlook Steady Despite PRC–US Trade Conflict

President Duterte led the groundbreaking of Ozamiz Airport Modernization Project

Investors keen on drilling for oil and gas

Clark: It works. Like a dream.

President Duterte renews promise of gov’t full support to private partners

Department of Budget and Management presents plans for Visayas in Cebu event

Philippines, Japan partner for smart city solutions

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