National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) Acting Executive Director Emmanuel E. Daez, NCSC Officer-in-Charge and Commission Member IV Dr. Mary Jean P. Loreche, Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco, and DOT Undersecretary Maria Rica C. Bueno. The Department of Tourism (DOT) is ramping up its efforts to create a more inclusive and senior-friendly…
Travel enthusiasts can once again look forward to visiting the beautiful island of Boracay at a budget, with the Malay Aklan local government joining this year’s Travel Sale Expo (TSE). The Global Tourism Business Association will hold its third installment of the travel trade expo on September 26 to 28, 2025 at the SM Megamall…
Malacañang on Wednesday invited qualified young Filipinos to join the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Government Internship Program (GIP), which offers paid internships to college students. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro highlighted that the program provides both practical training and financial support. The GIP targets college students aged 18 to 25, preferably incoming…
International Criminal Court (ICC) Deputy Prosecutor Mame Mandiaye Niang will take over the case against former president Rodrigo Duterte as ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan goes on leave. The ICC’s Office of the Prosecutor (OTP) announced that deputy prosecutors Niang and Nazhat Shameem Khan have assumed leadership and management of the office. In a statement to…
The Philippine Delegation at ATM 2025. The Philippines made a powerful impression at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025, held from April 28 to May 1 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Spearheaded by the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) and the Department of Tourism (DOT), with the support of Special Envoys for Trade and Investments…
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has promoted Christine Pauline Bergaño-Diciano, the first female pilot of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), to the rank of commodore. The PCG announced the promotion on Saturday, following the recommendation of Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon, which was approved last Wednesday. Bergaño-Diciano made history in 2005 as the PCG’s first female pilot…
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has partnered with Jollibee Foods Corporation (JFC) to open up more opportunities for Filipino micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) by helping them become part of the supply chains of larger businesses. Through a newly signed memorandum of understanding, the DTI and JFC will roll out training programs,…
The Department of Tourism (DOT) is pushing for the implementation of a unified ASEAN visa to strengthen travel among Southeast Asian countries, the agency announced on Sunday, May 18. The proposed ASEAN Framework Agreement on Visa Exemption would allow citizens from ASEAN member states—Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam—to…
The Philippines is stepping up its efforts to attract long-stay travelers and digital nomads, offering not only affordable living but also immersive cultural experiences and world-renowned hospitality. Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco represented the country at the 2025 SKIFT Asia Forum held on May 15 in Bangkok, Thailand, where she highlighted the Philippines’ competitive edge…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has directed the immediate implementation of his administration’s priority programs and projects, Malacañang announced on Friday. In a press briefing, Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the President is committed to addressing the needs of Filipinos by fast-tracking key development initiatives. “Ang mabe-verify ko po…