The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has formally endorsed six (6) draft criminal complaints against three (3) consignees to the Department of Finance (DOF) for review and approval pursuant to Republic Act No. 12022. The complaints stem from multiple cases involving the unlawful importation of agricultural products, in violation of Section 7 of Republic Act No….
The Philippines is reinforcing its foothold in the European travel market as it returns to ITB Berlin 2026, set for March 3 to 5 at Berlin ExpoCenter City in Germany. With a strong, coordinated delegation and an expanded showcase, the country is positioning itself not just as a destination, but as a long-term partner for…
Boracay’s world-famous White Beach has once again secured its place among Asia’s top shorelines, ranking sixth on Tripadvisor’s 2026 Best of the Best Beaches in Asia list—a fresh global affirmation of the island’s lasting allure as a premier tropical escape. The recognition places White Beach in the top one percent of destinations worldwide on Tripadvisor,…
The Philippines will continue to work closely with the United States to preserve strong bilateral relations, Malacañang said Saturday, even as the US Supreme Court struck down former president Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariff policy. In a statement, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the court ruling is not expected to significantly disrupt Philippine exports,…
The Jesse M. Robredo Coliseum in Naga City. (Photo from PCO) President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday led the turnover of nearly ₱500 million to fund the long-awaited renovation and retrofitting of the Jesse M. Robredo Coliseum, a facility long regarded as the “Big Dome of the South” and a lifeline for Bicol during calamities….
Executive Secretary Ralph Recto meets with 29 provincial governors at Malacañan Palace in Manila on Thursday (Feb. 19, 2026) to discuss the allocation of an PHP82.3-billion fund for local projects this year. The local officials enumerated several projects focused on food security, health, education, infrastructure and livelihood. (Photo from the Office of the Executive Secretary) The…
The Department of Tourism, the Department of Agriculture, and the Department of Trade and Industry have rolled out a unified national strategy aimed at turning Philippine farms into engines of tourism-led rural growth, with the launch of the Farm Tourism Strategic Action Plan 2026–2031 on February 16. Led by Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco and…
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — The message from the Department of Tourism was clear: progress must never come at the expense of identity. During the 31st Bodong Festival, Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco underscored the national government’s commitment to developing destinations in a way that strengthens communities while preserving culture and protecting the environment. Speaking before…
ASEAN Member State flags stand at the Mactan Expo in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, the venue of the ASEAN Tourism Forum 2026. The Philippines capped off a highly successful run of the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) Travel Exchange (TRAVEX) 2026, generating ₱1.44 billion in partial sales leads during the three-day business-to-business event held from January 28…
Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco on Wednesday pushed back against allegations of self-promotion, saying the photographs flagged during a recent Senate hearing reflected legitimate, on-the-ground work tied to the country’s tourism recovery—not personal publicity. In a statement released after the Senate committee on tourism hearing, Frasco said her frequent appearance in images cited during the…