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People traveling out of the country in 2025 increased by 11.6 percent, with Hong Kong as top destination.

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Outbound travel to the Asian country surged by 9.23 percent.
Filipino travel abroad has hit new heights in 2025. According to data gathered by the Department of Tourism from the e-Travel application, a remarkable 4.34 million Filipinos traveled internationally in the first seven months of the year, a 10.7 ...
The painting sold for almost double the artist's previous record sale.
Ronald Ventura continues to smash auction sales records for a contemporary Filipino artist. At the Christie's Hong Kong 20th and 21st Century Inaugural evening sale over the weekend, his painting, "State of Bloom," went on to sell for HK$30 million, ...
Chefs RJ Ramos and Alphonse Sotero call it Lampara's 'younger brother.'
Like a band advancing from the success of their debut album, Chefs RJ Ramos and Alphonse Sotero of Lampara are back with their new sophomore restaurant in Salcedo Village, Makati. Papillon is a Southeast Asian "fun dining restaurant," as Ramos puts it, ...
The Philippines remains one of the great hubs for targeted elasmobranch fisheries.
When it comes to targeted elasmobranch fisheries, the Philippines remains one of only three countries in the world thanks to the country's large, archipelagic Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZ). This means that it has access to large, pelagic species with valuable fins, ...
This is expected within the next two years.
The Philippine economy is seen to be picking up pace in the next two years. Figures from the latest World Economic Outlook report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) showed the Philippines' gross domestic product (GDP) could hit up to more than ...
Living in the Philippines has always been expensive.
Living in the Philippines has always been expensive, considering where it ranks on the economic ladder. So it comes as no surprise that Filipinos also bear the highest value-added tax (VAT) rate in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), based ...
Is it even surprising?
From Hong Kong to Singapore and other Southeast Asian neighbors, a lot of countries offer free and high-speed internet not just in airports and tourist attractions, but almost everywhere. This is where the Philippines is lagging behind up to now. Even ...
The latest investment worth P410 million is from World Bank Group's International Finance Corporation.
Financial technology company First Circle has secured P410 million ($7 million) in investment from Washington-headquartered International Finance Corporation (IFC). The capital will allow the fintech to raise funds to expand its loan book for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). For IFC, ...
A total of 38 Philippine firms were included in the roster.
Thirty-eight Philippine companies are included in Fortune Magazine's inaugural Southeast Asia 500, a list of revenue-generating firms that have made significant contributions to the region, even in the face of economic challenges.Leading the pack is billionaire Ramon Ang' ...
Across the Asia-Pacific region, the country ranks second to the lowest.
With rising inflation and tensions in Ukraine and the Middle East, economies from all over the world have faced immense challenges in recent years. The Philippines is no exception-seemingly showing no sign of improvement compared to its neighbors. The country ranked ...
To the home of breathtaking ocean and harbor views.
Exploring the stunning harbor views of Kaohsiung, the largest city in southern Taiwan, will soon be at your fingertips. Starting August 16, Cebu Pacific is mounting flights between the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila and the Kaohsiung International Airport. ALSO READCebu ...
Get exclusive perks when availing Security Bank's products through the platform.
Tycoon Frederick Dy-owned Security Bank Corporation has entered into an alliance with Lazada Philippines, one of the biggest e-commerce platforms in the country, to extend its offerings to online shoppers. Through the partnership, Lazada users can browse and check out ...
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