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  1. I Love Israel: Israel Seeks More Visitors From Southeast Asia

    In a serious attempt to attract more travelers from Southeast Asia, the tourism ministry of Israel enhanced the existing ties with travel agencies in the Philippines and Singapore, according to a news article by the Philippine News Agency (PNA).

    To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the news article of the PNA. Some parts in boldface.

    Israel’s Ministry of Tourism is seeking to attract more travelers from Southeast Asia by strengthening ties with travel agencies in the Philippines and Singapore, as it promotes the country’s destinations and assures visitors of safety.

    The ministry recently hosted a seven-day familiarization tour for travel agents from both countries, showcasing Israel’s religious, historical, adventure and leisure attractions as part of its campaign to expand arrivals from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region.

    The itinerary included visits to Jerusalem, Dead Sea and Tel Aviv, as well as a jeep tour through the Judean Desert and a wine tour in the Golan Heights.

    Hassan Madah, international director of the Israel Ministry of Tourism in Jerusalem, said the country remains open to international visitors.

    We welcome you all. Israel is open to everyone, and travelers can be assured that our country is safe to visit,” Madah said.

    He said the ministry hopes to welcome more visitors from the Philippines and Singapore, citing the country’s religious sites, historic cities, deserts and beaches as key attractions.

    The ministry identified the Philippines as one of its priority markets in Asia, alongside India, China and South Korea, with growth driven largely by faith-based travel.

    Singapore, meanwhile, is considered a strategic market because of its position as a regional aviation and travel hub.

    The tourism ministry said it has been strengthening partnerships with Southeast Asian travel industry stakeholders through regional events, including ITB Asia in Singapore.

    Despite the lack of direct flights between the Philippines and Israel, Filipino arrivals have remained steady, according to the ministry.

    The Department of Tourism and the Israel Ministry of Tourism have signed a joint declaration of intent to promote two-way tourism and are engaged in discussions with airlines on improving connectivity.

    Israel Ministry of Tourism Philippines Marketing Manager Anna Oraiza Aban said visa-free travel access for Philippine and Singaporean passport holders makes visits to Israel more convenient.

    To all my readers, I encourage you to thank the Lord for this breakthrough of cooperation between Israel and both the Philippines and Singapore as the Jewish state seeks more visitors from Southeast Asia.  

    As such, I encourage you all to pray to the Lord for this breakthrough to lead to more breakthroughs in terms of improved travel, more connections between Israel and Southeast Asia, and more opportunities for Southeast Asian people to visit the Holy Land and realize the legacy of God, Lord Jesus and the Jewish people.

    At the same time, I encourage you all to realize the truth that Israel is the land God designated specifically for the Jewish people (read Genesis 35:10-12) and His command must be followed without hesitation. If you want to be blessed further by the Lord, do so by loving and blessing the Jewish people (Genesis 12:1-3). I did my part when I was in Israel. Also, let me remind you all that the ties between the Jews and Christians are truly biblical!

    I encourage you all to pray to the Lord God in support of Israel, to love and bless the Jewish people, and pray for the peace of Jerusalem.

    If you truly believe in Lord Jesus, the Holy Spirit and God the Heavenly Father wholeheartedly and you continue to be faithful, you should be aware that Christians are meant to stand united with Israel and love the Jewish people no matter what. You can do your part supporting Israel by donating to Christians United for Israel (CUFI). Do not forget to read the Holy Bible, then pray in tongues to the Lord in the privacy of your room with the door shut.

    Always be the fearless and aggressive church of Lord Jesus!

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    Thank you for reading. If you find this article engaging, please click the like button below, share this article to others and also please consider making a donation to support my publishing. If you are looking for a copywriter to create content for your special project or business, check out my services and my portfolio. Feel free to contact me with a private message. Also please feel free to visit my Facebook page Author Carlo Carrasco and follow me on Twitter at @CarloCarrascoPH as well as on Tumblr at https://carlocarrasco.tumblr.com/ and on Instagram athttps://www.instagram.com/authorcarlocarrasco

    #AirTravel #ASEAN #Asia #AssociationOfSoutheastAsianNationsASEAN #BeTheFearlessAndAggressiveChurchOfLordJesus #blessTheJewishPeople #BookOfGenesis #CarloCarrasco #ChatGPT #China #ChristiansUnitedForIsraelCUFI #DeadSea #DepartmentOfTourismDOT #diplomacy #Facebook #Faith #fearless #FearlessChristian #FearlessChurch #foreignTourists #friendsOfIsrael #geek #God #GolanHeights #Google #GoogleSearch #HeavenlyFather #holiday #HolyBible #HolyLand #holySites #HolySpirit #ILoveIsrael #IStandWithIsrael #Inclusion #India #Internet #Israel #Israeli #Israelis #Jesus #Jewish #JewishState #liberal #LordJesus #LoveAndBlessTheJewishPeople #MinistryOfTourism #news #PhilippineNewsAgencyPNA #Philippines #pilgrimage #PNA #PNAGovPh #Pray #PrayForIsrael #PrayForJerusalem #prayInYourRoom #prayToGod #PrayToJesus #PrayToTheLord #Singapore #socialMedia #SouthKorea #SoutheastAsia #standUnitedWithIsrael #StandWithIsrael #StateOfIsrael #SupportIsrael #technology #tourism #tourismBlog #touristBlog #tourists #travel #travelBlog #travelers #vacation #WordPress #WordPressCom #worldTravel
  2. I Love Israel: Israel Seeks More Visitors From Southeast Asia

    In a serious attempt to attract more travelers from Southeast Asia, the tourism ministry of Israel enhanced the existing ties with travel agencies in the Philippines and Singapore, according to a news article by the Philippine News Agency (PNA).

    To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the news article of the PNA. Some parts in boldface.

    Israel’s Ministry of Tourism is seeking to attract more travelers from Southeast Asia by strengthening ties with travel agencies in the Philippines and Singapore, as it promotes the country’s destinations and assures visitors of safety.

    The ministry recently hosted a seven-day familiarization tour for travel agents from both countries, showcasing Israel’s religious, historical, adventure and leisure attractions as part of its campaign to expand arrivals from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region.

    The itinerary included visits to Jerusalem, Dead Sea and Tel Aviv, as well as a jeep tour through the Judean Desert and a wine tour in the Golan Heights.

    Hassan Madah, international director of the Israel Ministry of Tourism in Jerusalem, said the country remains open to international visitors.

    We welcome you all. Israel is open to everyone, and travelers can be assured that our country is safe to visit,” Madah said.

    He said the ministry hopes to welcome more visitors from the Philippines and Singapore, citing the country’s religious sites, historic cities, deserts and beaches as key attractions.

    The ministry identified the Philippines as one of its priority markets in Asia, alongside India, China and South Korea, with growth driven largely by faith-based travel.

    Singapore, meanwhile, is considered a strategic market because of its position as a regional aviation and travel hub.

    The tourism ministry said it has been strengthening partnerships with Southeast Asian travel industry stakeholders through regional events, including ITB Asia in Singapore.

    Despite the lack of direct flights between the Philippines and Israel, Filipino arrivals have remained steady, according to the ministry.

    The Department of Tourism and the Israel Ministry of Tourism have signed a joint declaration of intent to promote two-way tourism and are engaged in discussions with airlines on improving connectivity.

    Israel Ministry of Tourism Philippines Marketing Manager Anna Oraiza Aban said visa-free travel access for Philippine and Singaporean passport holders makes visits to Israel more convenient.

    To all my readers, I encourage you to thank the Lord for this breakthrough of cooperation between Israel and both the Philippines and Singapore as the Jewish state seeks more visitors from Southeast Asia.  

    As such, I encourage you all to pray to the Lord for this breakthrough to lead to more breakthroughs in terms of improved travel, more connections between Israel and Southeast Asia, and more opportunities for Southeast Asian people to visit the Holy Land and realize the legacy of God, Lord Jesus and the Jewish people.

    At the same time, I encourage you all to realize the truth that Israel is the land God designated specifically for the Jewish people (read Genesis 35:10-12) and His command must be followed without hesitation. If you want to be blessed further by the Lord, do so by loving and blessing the Jewish people (Genesis 12:1-3). I did my part when I was in Israel. Also, let me remind you all that the ties between the Jews and Christians are truly biblical!

    I encourage you all to pray to the Lord God in support of Israel, to love and bless the Jewish people, and pray for the peace of Jerusalem.

    If you truly believe in Lord Jesus, the Holy Spirit and God the Heavenly Father wholeheartedly and you continue to be faithful, you should be aware that Christians are meant to stand united with Israel and love the Jewish people no matter what. You can do your part supporting Israel by donating to Christians United for Israel (CUFI). Do not forget to read the Holy Bible, then pray in tongues to the Lord in the privacy of your room with the door shut.

    Always be the fearless and aggressive church of Lord Jesus!

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    Thank you for reading. If you find this article engaging, please click the like button below, share this article to others and also please consider making a donation to support my publishing. If you are looking for a copywriter to create content for your special project or business, check out my services and my portfolio. Feel free to contact me with a private message. Also please feel free to visit my Facebook page Author Carlo Carrasco and follow me on Twitter at @CarloCarrascoPH as well as on Tumblr at https://carlocarrasco.tumblr.com/ and on Instagram athttps://www.instagram.com/authorcarlocarrasco

    #AirTravel #ASEAN #Asia #AssociationOfSoutheastAsianNationsASEAN #BeTheFearlessAndAggressiveChurchOfLordJesus #blessTheJewishPeople #BookOfGenesis #CarloCarrasco #ChatGPT #China #ChristiansUnitedForIsraelCUFI #DeadSea #DepartmentOfTourismDOT #diplomacy #Facebook #Faith #fearless #FearlessChristian #FearlessChurch #foreignTourists #friendsOfIsrael #geek #God #GolanHeights #Google #GoogleSearch #HeavenlyFather #holiday #HolyBible #HolyLand #holySites #HolySpirit #ILoveIsrael #IStandWithIsrael #Inclusion #India #Internet #Israel #Israeli #Israelis #Jesus #Jewish #JewishState #liberal #LordJesus #LoveAndBlessTheJewishPeople #MinistryOfTourism #news #PhilippineNewsAgencyPNA #Philippines #pilgrimage #PNA #PNAGovPh #Pray #PrayForIsrael #PrayForJerusalem #prayInYourRoom #prayToGod #PrayToJesus #PrayToTheLord #Singapore #socialMedia #SouthKorea #SoutheastAsia #standUnitedWithIsrael #StandWithIsrael #StateOfIsrael #SupportIsrael #technology #tourism #tourismBlog #touristBlog #tourists #travel #travelBlog #travelers #vacation #WordPress #WordPressCom #worldTravel
  3. I Love Israel: Israel Seeks More Visitors From Southeast Asia

    In a serious attempt to attract more travelers from Southeast Asia, the tourism ministry of Israel enhanced the existing ties with travel agencies in the Philippines and Singapore, according to a news article by the Philippine News Agency (PNA).

    To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the news article of the PNA. Some parts in boldface.

    Israel’s Ministry of Tourism is seeking to attract more travelers from Southeast Asia by strengthening ties with travel agencies in the Philippines and Singapore, as it promotes the country’s destinations and assures visitors of safety.

    The ministry recently hosted a seven-day familiarization tour for travel agents from both countries, showcasing Israel’s religious, historical, adventure and leisure attractions as part of its campaign to expand arrivals from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region.

    The itinerary included visits to Jerusalem, Dead Sea and Tel Aviv, as well as a jeep tour through the Judean Desert and a wine tour in the Golan Heights.

    Hassan Madah, international director of the Israel Ministry of Tourism in Jerusalem, said the country remains open to international visitors.

    We welcome you all. Israel is open to everyone, and travelers can be assured that our country is safe to visit,” Madah said.

    He said the ministry hopes to welcome more visitors from the Philippines and Singapore, citing the country’s religious sites, historic cities, deserts and beaches as key attractions.

    The ministry identified the Philippines as one of its priority markets in Asia, alongside India, China and South Korea, with growth driven largely by faith-based travel.

    Singapore, meanwhile, is considered a strategic market because of its position as a regional aviation and travel hub.

    The tourism ministry said it has been strengthening partnerships with Southeast Asian travel industry stakeholders through regional events, including ITB Asia in Singapore.

    Despite the lack of direct flights between the Philippines and Israel, Filipino arrivals have remained steady, according to the ministry.

    The Department of Tourism and the Israel Ministry of Tourism have signed a joint declaration of intent to promote two-way tourism and are engaged in discussions with airlines on improving connectivity.

    Israel Ministry of Tourism Philippines Marketing Manager Anna Oraiza Aban said visa-free travel access for Philippine and Singaporean passport holders makes visits to Israel more convenient.

    To all my readers, I encourage you to thank the Lord for this breakthrough of cooperation between Israel and both the Philippines and Singapore as the Jewish state seeks more visitors from Southeast Asia.  

    As such, I encourage you all to pray to the Lord for this breakthrough to lead to more breakthroughs in terms of improved travel, more connections between Israel and Southeast Asia, and more opportunities for Southeast Asian people to visit the Holy Land and realize the legacy of God, Lord Jesus and the Jewish people.

    At the same time, I encourage you all to realize the truth that Israel is the land God designated specifically for the Jewish people (read Genesis 35:10-12) and His command must be followed without hesitation. If you want to be blessed further by the Lord, do so by loving and blessing the Jewish people (Genesis 12:1-3). I did my part when I was in Israel. Also, let me remind you all that the ties between the Jews and Christians are truly biblical!

    I encourage you all to pray to the Lord God in support of Israel, to love and bless the Jewish people, and pray for the peace of Jerusalem.

    If you truly believe in Lord Jesus, the Holy Spirit and God the Heavenly Father wholeheartedly and you continue to be faithful, you should be aware that Christians are meant to stand united with Israel and love the Jewish people no matter what. You can do your part supporting Israel by donating to Christians United for Israel (CUFI). Do not forget to read the Holy Bible, then pray in tongues to the Lord in the privacy of your room with the door shut.

    Always be the fearless and aggressive church of Lord Jesus!

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    Thank you for reading. If you find this article engaging, please click the like button below, share this article to others and also please consider making a donation to support my publishing. If you are looking for a copywriter to create content for your special project or business, check out my services and my portfolio. Feel free to contact me with a private message. Also please feel free to visit my Facebook page Author Carlo Carrasco and follow me on Twitter at @CarloCarrascoPH as well as on Tumblr at https://carlocarrasco.tumblr.com/ and on Instagram athttps://www.instagram.com/authorcarlocarrasco

    #AirTravel #ASEAN #Asia #AssociationOfSoutheastAsianNationsASEAN #BeTheFearlessAndAggressiveChurchOfLordJesus #blessTheJewishPeople #BookOfGenesis #CarloCarrasco #ChatGPT #China #ChristiansUnitedForIsraelCUFI #DeadSea #DepartmentOfTourismDOT #diplomacy #Facebook #Faith #fearless #FearlessChristian #FearlessChurch #foreignTourists #friendsOfIsrael #geek #God #GolanHeights #Google #GoogleSearch #HeavenlyFather #holiday #HolyBible #HolyLand #holySites #HolySpirit #ILoveIsrael #IStandWithIsrael #Inclusion #India #Internet #Israel #Israeli #Israelis #Jesus #Jewish #JewishState #liberal #LordJesus #LoveAndBlessTheJewishPeople #MinistryOfTourism #news #PhilippineNewsAgencyPNA #Philippines #pilgrimage #PNA #PNAGovPh #Pray #PrayForIsrael #PrayForJerusalem #prayInYourRoom #prayToGod #PrayToJesus #PrayToTheLord #Singapore #socialMedia #SouthKorea #SoutheastAsia #standUnitedWithIsrael #StandWithIsrael #StateOfIsrael #SupportIsrael #technology #tourism #tourismBlog #touristBlog #tourists #travel #travelBlog #travelers #vacation #WordPress #WordPressCom #worldTravel
  4. New Campaign To Boost Domestic Tourism In The Philippines

    In a serious attempt to boost domestic tourism in the Philippines, the Department of Tourism (DOT) has a new campaign titled “Discover More to Love”, according to a news article by the Philippine News Agency (PNA).

    This new move by the DOT makes sense since it is very difficult for the nation to attract foreign tourists. The DOT admitted that Vietnam and other destinations of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are more affordable for foreign travelers.

    To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the PNA news article. Some parts in boldface…

    The Department of Tourism (DOT) is leading a new campaign called “Discover More to Love” to boost domestic travel within the Philippines.

    Among its major features is the introduction of curated and discounted travel-related packages by local tourism stakeholders, including several hotels from across the country.

    In an interview over the weekend, Tourism Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay said the campaign would not replace but instead complement the DOT’s primary tourism branding “Love the Philippines,” with the intention of allowing tourists to define their travel experience in their “own personal way.

    “(The thrust is) local muna pero hopefully, we will expand that to international (The thrust would be initially domestic, but hopefully, we will expand that internationally),” she said.

    “The Filipinos love to travel, especially Gen Z and the others, it’s an adventure for them, and we want them to be sound board on what else we can do to improve.”

    Domestic travel remains a strong driver of tourism in the Philippines. Last year alone, it generated at least PHP3.26 trillion in tourist spending, up by 3 percent from PHP3.16 trillion in 2024.

    Beyond strengthening local travel, Angara-Mathay said the DOT is also stepping up efforts to recover the decrease in Korean travelers, while continuing to woo the rest of its top source markets.

    She admitted that the competitive pricing in other Southeast Asian destinations is pulling in more Koreans, which traditionally has been the Philippines’ number one source market for foreign visitors.

    “South Korea’s population is declining, but they’re travelers. Ngayon, ‘yong slot natin kinuha ng Vietnam, kinuha ng other ASEAN countries kasi kalahati lang ang kanilang cost to go there (Now, our slot has been taken by Vietnam and other ASEAN countries because it only costs half to go there),” she explained.

    The DOT, for its part, she said, would continue engaging stakeholders to introduce and craft new “tour bundles” to make the cost of travel to the Philippines more affordable and “predictable.”

    Let me end this post by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this recent development? Do you think the DOT’s new campaign will significant boost domestic tourism which itself has been thriving? Do you think it is possible for domestic tourism spending to reach P4 trillion this year?

    You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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    Thank you for reading. If you find this article engaging, please click the like button below, share this article to others and also please consider making a donation to support my publishing. If you are looking for a copywriter to create content for your special project or business, check out my services and my portfolio. Feel free to contact me with a private message. Also please feel free to visit my Facebook page Author Carlo Carrasco and follow me on Twitter at @CarloCarrascoPH as well as on Tumblr at https://carlocarrasco.tumblr.com/ and on Instagram athttps://www.instagram.com/authorcarlocarrasco

    #ASEAN #Asia #AssociationOfSoutheastAsianNationsASEAN #Bing #BongbongMarcos #CarloCarrasco #ChatGPT #corruption #DepartmentOfTourismDOT #DiscoverMoreToLove #DitaAngaraMathay #domesticTourism #economics #economy #EconomyOfThePhilippines #Facebook #floodControlScandal #foreignTourists #foreignVisitors #geek #Google #GoogleSearch #governance #Instagram #internationalTravel #Investagrams #LoveThePhilippines #Marcos #news #PhilippineNewsAgencyPNA #Philippines #PhilippinesBlog #Pinoy #PNA #PNAGovPh #PresidentMarcos #publicService #socialMedia #SoutheastAsia #technology #tourism #tourismBlog #travel #travelBlog #Twitter #Vietnam #visitPhilippines #WordPress #WordPressCom #worldTravel
  5. America Is Currently Top Market Of Foreign Visitors For The Philippines

    It is not a secret that the Philippines has been having trouble attracting visitors from overseas. There was a tourism boom in Southeast Asia in 2025 and the Philippines fell way behind its neighbors (note: Vietnam attracted over 21 million visitors while Indonesia attracted over 15 million). When it comes to foreign tourists counted in 2025, the Philippines attracted 8,375 less compared to 2024.

    In fairness, domestic tourism here in the Philippines is thriving as Filipinos and their families do have a strong appetite for local travel and holidays. On the aspect of foreign tourism with statistics counted as of June 16 this year, the United States has emerged as the top market for the country, according to a news article by the Philippine News Agency (PNA).

    To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the PNA news article. Some parts in boldface…

    The Philippines has welcomed 2.9 million foreign visitors from January 1 to June 16, 2026, led by those from the United States, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said.

    Preliminary figures released Thursday showed tourists from the U.S. reached 591,569 out of the country’s total inbound arrival of 2,955,014 during the period.

    The DOT has yet to provide the full breakdown of top visitor arrivals, but said the U.S. “has now become our number one source market,” and it expects the figures to further grow.

    At the general membership meeting of the American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (AmCham) on June 17, Tourism Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay said the DOT will intensify its push for more tourism and investment partnerships with the U.S.

    We no longer see tourism simply as promotion. We see it as a platform for long-term investment,” she said, citing as example the USD3.4 billion in investments, pipeline opportunities, and financial support the Philippines secured during President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s recent state visit to Japan.

    “This is the direction we are pursuing — tourism as a connector sector that brings together aviation, infrastructure, healthcare, and regional development.”

    The DOT, she said, will also work closely with relevant government agencies to improve and expand air connectivity across the country.

    “To make this more systematic, we will convene regular airline and airport connectivity discussions with carriers, airports, stakeholders, and government agencies. The goal is simple: solve bottlenecks together and turn plans into actual flights,” she added.

    At the same time, Angara-Mathay said DOT would sustain efforts to develop the Philippines’ high-value tourism segments such as meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE), gastronomy, wellness, education, and retirement tourism.

    “Once people can get here more easily, the next question is what kind of experience we offer them. And that brings me to high-value tourism. Our goal is not simply to bring in more visitors, but to make every visit more meaningful, longer stays, higher spending, and deeper engagement with our destinations and communities,” she said.

    To put things in perspective, 2,955,014 foreign visitors attracted in the first 167 days of 2026 is equivalent to an average of 17,694.69 per day. At that rate, the Philippines could attract more than 6.4 million this year and exceed the 2025 count. However, the DOT did not specify if the current count excludes Filipinos with foreign citizenship (or dual citizenship) based overseas.  

    Let me end this post by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this recent development? Were you surprised that the United States overtook South Korea as the top market of foreign visitors to the Philippines? Under the new leadership of the DOT, do you feel confident that improvements on attracting foreign visitors will happen this year? What do you think the Philippines has when it comes to attracting American tourists?

    You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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    Thank you for reading. If you find this article engaging, please click the like button below, share this article to others and also please consider making a donation to support my publishing. If you are looking for a copywriter to create content for your special project or business, check out my services and my portfolio. Feel free to contact me with a private message. Also please feel free to visit my Facebook page Author Carlo Carrasco and follow me on Twitter at @CarloCarrascoPH as well as on Tumblr at https://carlocarrasco.tumblr.com/ and on Instagram athttps://www.instagram.com/authorcarlocarrasco

    #America #AmericanChamberOfCommerceOfThePhilippinesAmCham #ASEAN #Asia #AssociationOfSoutheastAsianNationsASEAN #Bing #BongbongMarcos #business #businessConfidence #businessNews #CarloCarrasco #ChatGPT #corruption #DepartmentOfTourismDOT #DitaAngaraMathay #DonaldJTrump #DonaldTrump #Facebook #floodControlScandal #foreignInvestors #foreignTourists #foreignVisitors #geek #Google #GoogleSearch #governance #holiday #Instagram #internationalTravel #Investagrams #investors #Japan #Marcos #news #OrganizationForEconomicCooperationAndDevelopmentOECD #PhilippineNewsAgencyPNA #Philippines #PhilippinesBlog #Pinoy #PNA #PNAGovPh #PresidentMarcos #PresidentTrump #publicService #socialMedia #SoutheastAsia #technology #tourism #tourismBlog #tourists #travel #travelBlog #Trump #Twitter #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #USA #vacation #visitPhilippines #WordPress #WordPressCom #worldTravel
  6. America Is Currently Top Market Of Foreign Visitors For The Philippines

    It is not a secret that the Philippines has been having trouble attracting visitors from overseas. There was a tourism boom in Southeast Asia in 2025 and the Philippines fell way behind its neighbors (note: Vietnam attracted over 21 million visitors while Indonesia attracted over 15 million). When it comes to foreign tourists counted in 2025, the Philippines attracted 8,375 less compared to 2024.

    In fairness, domestic tourism here in the Philippines is thriving as Filipinos and their families do have a strong appetite for local travel and holidays. On the aspect of foreign tourism with statistics counted as of June 16 this year, the United States has emerged as the top market for the country, according to a news article by the Philippine News Agency (PNA).

    To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the PNA news article. Some parts in boldface…

    The Philippines has welcomed 2.9 million foreign visitors from January 1 to June 16, 2026, led by those from the United States, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said.

    Preliminary figures released Thursday showed tourists from the U.S. reached 591,569 out of the country’s total inbound arrival of 2,955,014 during the period.

    The DOT has yet to provide the full breakdown of top visitor arrivals, but said the U.S. “has now become our number one source market,” and it expects the figures to further grow.

    At the general membership meeting of the American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (AmCham) on June 17, Tourism Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay said the DOT will intensify its push for more tourism and investment partnerships with the U.S.

    We no longer see tourism simply as promotion. We see it as a platform for long-term investment,” she said, citing as example the USD3.4 billion in investments, pipeline opportunities, and financial support the Philippines secured during President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s recent state visit to Japan.

    “This is the direction we are pursuing — tourism as a connector sector that brings together aviation, infrastructure, healthcare, and regional development.”

    The DOT, she said, will also work closely with relevant government agencies to improve and expand air connectivity across the country.

    “To make this more systematic, we will convene regular airline and airport connectivity discussions with carriers, airports, stakeholders, and government agencies. The goal is simple: solve bottlenecks together and turn plans into actual flights,” she added.

    At the same time, Angara-Mathay said DOT would sustain efforts to develop the Philippines’ high-value tourism segments such as meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE), gastronomy, wellness, education, and retirement tourism.

    “Once people can get here more easily, the next question is what kind of experience we offer them. And that brings me to high-value tourism. Our goal is not simply to bring in more visitors, but to make every visit more meaningful, longer stays, higher spending, and deeper engagement with our destinations and communities,” she said.

    To put things in perspective, 2,955,014 foreign visitors attracted in the first 167 days of 2026 is equivalent to an average of 17,694.69 per day. At that rate, the Philippines could attract more than 6.4 million this year and exceed the 2025 count. However, the DOT did not specify if the current count excludes Filipinos with foreign citizenship (or dual citizenship) based overseas.  

    Let me end this post by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this recent development? Were you surprised that the United States overtook South Korea as the top market of foreign visitors to the Philippines? Under the new leadership of the DOT, do you feel confident that improvements on attracting foreign visitors will happen this year? What do you think the Philippines has when it comes to attracting American tourists?

    You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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    Thank you for reading. If you find this article engaging, please click the like button below, share this article to others and also please consider making a donation to support my publishing. If you are looking for a copywriter to create content for your special project or business, check out my services and my portfolio. Feel free to contact me with a private message. Also please feel free to visit my Facebook page Author Carlo Carrasco and follow me on Twitter at @CarloCarrascoPH as well as on Tumblr at https://carlocarrasco.tumblr.com/ and on Instagram athttps://www.instagram.com/authorcarlocarrasco

    #America #AmericanChamberOfCommerceOfThePhilippinesAmCham #ASEAN #Asia #AssociationOfSoutheastAsianNationsASEAN #Bing #BongbongMarcos #business #businessConfidence #businessNews #CarloCarrasco #ChatGPT #corruption #DepartmentOfTourismDOT #DitaAngaraMathay #DonaldJTrump #DonaldTrump #Facebook #floodControlScandal #foreignInvestors #foreignTourists #foreignVisitors #geek #Google #GoogleSearch #governance #holiday #Instagram #internationalTravel #Investagrams #investors #Japan #Marcos #news #OrganizationForEconomicCooperationAndDevelopmentOECD #PhilippineNewsAgencyPNA #Philippines #PhilippinesBlog #Pinoy #PNA #PNAGovPh #PresidentMarcos #PresidentTrump #publicService #socialMedia #SoutheastAsia #technology #tourism #tourismBlog #tourists #travel #travelBlog #Trump #Twitter #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #USA #vacation #visitPhilippines #WordPress #WordPressCom #worldTravel
  7. America Is Currently Top Market Of Foreign Visitors For The Philippines

    It is not a secret that the Philippines has been having trouble attracting visitors from overseas. There was a tourism boom in Southeast Asia in 2025 and the Philippines fell way behind its neighbors (note: Vietnam attracted over 21 million visitors while Indonesia attracted over 15 million). When it comes to foreign tourists counted in 2025, the Philippines attracted 8,375 less compared to 2024.

    In fairness, domestic tourism here in the Philippines is thriving as Filipinos and their families do have a strong appetite for local travel and holidays. On the aspect of foreign tourism with statistics counted as of June 16 this year, the United States has emerged as the top market for the country, according to a news article by the Philippine News Agency (PNA).

    To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the PNA news article. Some parts in boldface…

    The Philippines has welcomed 2.9 million foreign visitors from January 1 to June 16, 2026, led by those from the United States, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said.

    Preliminary figures released Thursday showed tourists from the U.S. reached 591,569 out of the country’s total inbound arrival of 2,955,014 during the period.

    The DOT has yet to provide the full breakdown of top visitor arrivals, but said the U.S. “has now become our number one source market,” and it expects the figures to further grow.

    At the general membership meeting of the American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (AmCham) on June 17, Tourism Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay said the DOT will intensify its push for more tourism and investment partnerships with the U.S.

    We no longer see tourism simply as promotion. We see it as a platform for long-term investment,” she said, citing as example the USD3.4 billion in investments, pipeline opportunities, and financial support the Philippines secured during President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s recent state visit to Japan.

    “This is the direction we are pursuing — tourism as a connector sector that brings together aviation, infrastructure, healthcare, and regional development.”

    The DOT, she said, will also work closely with relevant government agencies to improve and expand air connectivity across the country.

    “To make this more systematic, we will convene regular airline and airport connectivity discussions with carriers, airports, stakeholders, and government agencies. The goal is simple: solve bottlenecks together and turn plans into actual flights,” she added.

    At the same time, Angara-Mathay said DOT would sustain efforts to develop the Philippines’ high-value tourism segments such as meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE), gastronomy, wellness, education, and retirement tourism.

    “Once people can get here more easily, the next question is what kind of experience we offer them. And that brings me to high-value tourism. Our goal is not simply to bring in more visitors, but to make every visit more meaningful, longer stays, higher spending, and deeper engagement with our destinations and communities,” she said.

    To put things in perspective, 2,955,014 foreign visitors attracted in the first 167 days of 2026 is equivalent to an average of 17,694.69 per day. At that rate, the Philippines could attract more than 6.4 million this year and exceed the 2025 count. However, the DOT did not specify if the current count excludes Filipinos with foreign citizenship (or dual citizenship) based overseas.  

    Let me end this post by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this recent development? Were you surprised that the United States overtook South Korea as the top market of foreign visitors to the Philippines? Under the new leadership of the DOT, do you feel confident that improvements on attracting foreign visitors will happen this year? What do you think the Philippines has when it comes to attracting American tourists?

    You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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  8. Pickup Coffee Targets Around 800 Stores By The End Of 2026

    Pickup Coffee, the popular homegrown coffee chain, is aiming to have around eight hundred stores by the end of 2026, according to a news article by the Philippine News Agency (PNA). Pickup Coffee first opened in 2022 and it now has roughly five hundred branches. It continues to attract customers who love coffee.

    To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the PNA news article. Some parts in boldface…

    Banking on Filipinos’ love for coffee along with more affordable offerings, an official of grab-and-go coffee chain Pickup Coffee expressed confidence for continued expansion amidst the current economic challenges.

    To date, the brand has around 500 coffee kiosks around the country, mostly in Metro Manila, and about a hundred stores in Mexico City.

    The goal is to have around 800 stores by end-2026, Diego Lorenzo, Pickup Coffee chief executive officer and cofounder said in an interview Tuesday night.

    A branch of Pickup Coffee inside Festival Mall in Alabang, Muntinlupa City.

    The company is now open to franchising, with an initial investment of PHP2 million for the coffee truck’s stock, equipment and construction.

    Lorenzo said they plan to open as many as 200 more company-owned stores nationwide this year, with the focus on Northern Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.

    He said they cater to people from all walks of life, from those who can afford high-end brands but are open to cheaper options with quality offerings, to those in the C and D levels.

    “The more accessible you are, the faster you will grow,” he said.

    The brand has received capital from venture capitalists and Lorenzo said this is a sign of the brand’s potential to post stronger growth going forward.

    Rami Chahwan, president of Pickup Coffee, said franchising will complement the existing branches, citing lessons learned over the last 48 months.

    He said they have piloted 10 franchise stores over the last three months to ensure they can efficiently cater to more units once this bid is in full bloom.

    Let me end this post by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this recent development? Do you think the quality of drinks and services of Pickup Coffee will be well maintained as the franchising of their business happens? Do you think Pickup Coffee will be able to grow even as the economy of the Philippines slows down? Do you think only a recession would stop Pickup Coffee’s growth? If you consumed coffee from Pickup Coffee, what can you say about the taste and quality of what was served to you?

    You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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  9. Pickup Coffee Targets Around 800 Stores By The End Of 2026

    Pickup Coffee, the popular homegrown coffee chain, is aiming to have around eight hundred stores by the end of 2026, according to a news article by the Philippine News Agency (PNA). Pickup Coffee first opened in 2022 and it now has roughly five hundred branches. It continues to attract customers who love coffee.

    To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the PNA news article. Some parts in boldface…

    Banking on Filipinos’ love for coffee along with more affordable offerings, an official of grab-and-go coffee chain Pickup Coffee expressed confidence for continued expansion amidst the current economic challenges.

    To date, the brand has around 500 coffee kiosks around the country, mostly in Metro Manila, and about a hundred stores in Mexico City.

    The goal is to have around 800 stores by end-2026, Diego Lorenzo, Pickup Coffee chief executive officer and cofounder said in an interview Tuesday night.

    A branch of Pickup Coffee inside Festival Mall in Alabang, Muntinlupa City.

    The company is now open to franchising, with an initial investment of PHP2 million for the coffee truck’s stock, equipment and construction.

    Lorenzo said they plan to open as many as 200 more company-owned stores nationwide this year, with the focus on Northern Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.

    He said they cater to people from all walks of life, from those who can afford high-end brands but are open to cheaper options with quality offerings, to those in the C and D levels.

    “The more accessible you are, the faster you will grow,” he said.

    The brand has received capital from venture capitalists and Lorenzo said this is a sign of the brand’s potential to post stronger growth going forward.

    Rami Chahwan, president of Pickup Coffee, said franchising will complement the existing branches, citing lessons learned over the last 48 months.

    He said they have piloted 10 franchise stores over the last three months to ensure they can efficiently cater to more units once this bid is in full bloom.

    Let me end this post by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this recent development? Do you think the quality of drinks and services of Pickup Coffee will be well maintained as the franchising of their business happens? Do you think Pickup Coffee will be able to grow even as the economy of the Philippines slows down? Do you think only a recession would stop Pickup Coffee’s growth? If you consumed coffee from Pickup Coffee, what can you say about the taste and quality of what was served to you?

    You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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  10. Pickup Coffee Targets Around 800 Stores By The End Of 2026

    Pickup Coffee, the popular homegrown coffee chain, is aiming to have around eight hundred stores by the end of 2026, according to a news article by the Philippine News Agency (PNA). Pickup Coffee first opened in 2022 and it now has roughly five hundred branches. It continues to attract customers who love coffee.

    To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the PNA news article. Some parts in boldface…

    Banking on Filipinos’ love for coffee along with more affordable offerings, an official of grab-and-go coffee chain Pickup Coffee expressed confidence for continued expansion amidst the current economic challenges.

    To date, the brand has around 500 coffee kiosks around the country, mostly in Metro Manila, and about a hundred stores in Mexico City.

    The goal is to have around 800 stores by end-2026, Diego Lorenzo, Pickup Coffee chief executive officer and cofounder said in an interview Tuesday night.

    A branch of Pickup Coffee inside Festival Mall in Alabang, Muntinlupa City.

    The company is now open to franchising, with an initial investment of PHP2 million for the coffee truck’s stock, equipment and construction.

    Lorenzo said they plan to open as many as 200 more company-owned stores nationwide this year, with the focus on Northern Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.

    He said they cater to people from all walks of life, from those who can afford high-end brands but are open to cheaper options with quality offerings, to those in the C and D levels.

    “The more accessible you are, the faster you will grow,” he said.

    The brand has received capital from venture capitalists and Lorenzo said this is a sign of the brand’s potential to post stronger growth going forward.

    Rami Chahwan, president of Pickup Coffee, said franchising will complement the existing branches, citing lessons learned over the last 48 months.

    He said they have piloted 10 franchise stores over the last three months to ensure they can efficiently cater to more units once this bid is in full bloom.

    Let me end this post by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this recent development? Do you think the quality of drinks and services of Pickup Coffee will be well maintained as the franchising of their business happens? Do you think Pickup Coffee will be able to grow even as the economy of the Philippines slows down? Do you think only a recession would stop Pickup Coffee’s growth? If you consumed coffee from Pickup Coffee, what can you say about the taste and quality of what was served to you?

    You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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  11. Parañaque Joint Busted By NBI, 7 Suspects Arrested And 12 Victims Rescued

    Recently in the City of Parañaque, elements of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) successfully organized an operation that targeted a local joint resulting in the rescue of twelve victims (including minors) and the apprehension of seven suspects over trafficking violation, according to a news article by the Philippine News Agency (PNA).

    To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the news article of the PNA. Some parts in boldface…

    The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) arrested seven individuals and rescued 12 trafficked victims, including several minors and an infant, during a series of entrapment and rescue operations on May 7 in Parañaque City for violation of Republic Act 10364, otherwise known as the Expanded Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2012.

    The operation, conducted by the NBI Homicide Division, stemmed from intelligence information provided by a non-governmental organization (NGO) regarding the activities of a suspected human trafficking group engaged in the sexual exploitation of minors under the guise of spa and wellness services.

    The group allegedly offered victims to clients as “therapists” for so-called “nuru massage” and “lingam massage,” which, upon investigation, were found to involve sexual services in exchange for money.

    Acting on the report, NBI-Homicide Division agents conducted extensive surveillance and monitoring and coordinated online with the subjects through social media platforms.

    This led operatives to an establishment identified as ‘Rainbow Spa,’ where undercover agents confirmed that illegal activities were being conducted there,” the NBI said in a news release Sunday.

    During the operation, undercover agents were offered the services of two female therapists and were subsequently brought to a nearby apartelle.

    After the marked money was handed over as payment, the operatives arrested the suspects, including two male individuals responsible for transporting and delivering the minor victims to clients.

    The NBI said further investigation revealed that several victims and suspects were staying together in a residence located in Fortunata Village, Parañaque City.

    The operation further uncovered that two minor victims were still being transported to service clients in separate locations.

    Follow-up investigation identified the alleged operators of the trafficking syndicate, a couple residing in Fourth Estate, Brgy. San Antonio, Parañaque City. A subsequent operation led to their successful arrest,” the NBI said.

    “Simultaneously, another team of NBI-Homicide Division agents conducted a rescue operation at a motel in Pasay City, where a minor victim was rescued, and her male client was arrested. Additionally, another female victim was recovered during an inventory and verification operation conducted at the Fortunata Village residence,” it added.

    The arrested subjects have already been inquested before the appropriate prosecutorial office for violations of RA 10364 and other applicable laws.

    NBI Director Melvin A. Matibag commended the operatives of the NBI-Homicide Division for the successful conduct of the operations and reaffirmed the Bureau’s unwavering commitment against human trafficking and the sexual exploitation of children.

    Let me end this post by asking you readers: What do you think about this recent development? If you are a resident of Parañaque, are you concerned that illegal sexual operations could still be operating within the city in great numbers? Do you think there could be a few thousand more victims of human trafficking trapped in Parañaque?

    You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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  12. New Tourism Chief Says Philippines Counted 2.24 Million Foreign Visitor Arrivals As Of April 27

    New Department of Tourism (DOT) secretary Dita Angara-Mathay said the Philippines counted a total of 2.24 million foreign visitor arrivals this year as of the 27th of April, according to a news article by the Philippine News Agency (PNA).

    To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the PNA news article. Some parts in boldface…

    Tourism demand in the Philippines remains strong despite volatilities and challenges besetting the industry, Tourism chief Dita Angara-Mathay said Wednesday.

    Speaking at the Tourism Congress of the Philippines (TCP) conference on tourism resilience in Makati City, Angara-Mathay said foreign visitor arrivals from January to April 27, reached 2.24 million, up nearly 9 percent year-on-year.

    “What this tells us is simple: tourism demand is still strong-but more sensitive, more selective, and more dynamic,” she said.

    Thus, Angara-Mathay said the DOT would make a “more active and deliberate role” in stakeholder coordination to further strengthen tourism in the Philippines.

    She said the agency will also continue to position tourism resilience as an economic priority, given its close to 9 percent contribution to gross domestic product (GDP) and support for employment.

    “My background in trade, investments, and industry development shapes my perspective. I see tourism not just as a sector, but as an ecosystem—one that depends on investment flows, supply chains, enterprise development, infrastructure, and market access,” she said.

    “It requires inputs. It requires coordination. It requires investment. And it requires discipline in execution. This lens will guide our work,” she stressed.

    Angara-Mathay said DOT’s strategic direction in the next coming years would be focused on connectivity, domestic tourism, destination readiness, investment, ease of entry, and priority markets, such as China, India, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Southeast Asia, North America, Australia, and Europe.

    “Some of the challenges we face-particularly in infrastructure, connectivity, and investment-will take time. These are structural issues,” she said. “They require sustained effort and long-term commitment. So I ask for patience. But patience does not mean delay. We begin now.”

    Let me end this post by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this recent development? Do you think the DOT will perform better and be more strategic under the new secretary Angara-Mathay? Are you convinced that the Philippines is indeed attracting more foreign tourists this year? Do you think the Philippines will be able to get out of its 2025 foreign tourist slump, attract more visitors from overseas and become more competitive with its Southeast Asian neighbors by the end of this year?

    You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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  13. New Tourism Chief Says Philippines Counted 2.24 Million Foreign Visitor Arrivals As Of April 27

    New Department of Tourism (DOT) secretary Dita Angara-Mathay said the Philippines counted a total of 2.24 million foreign visitor arrivals this year as of the 27th of April, according to a news article by the Philippine News Agency (PNA).

    To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the PNA news article. Some parts in boldface…

    Tourism demand in the Philippines remains strong despite volatilities and challenges besetting the industry, Tourism chief Dita Angara-Mathay said Wednesday.

    Speaking at the Tourism Congress of the Philippines (TCP) conference on tourism resilience in Makati City, Angara-Mathay said foreign visitor arrivals from January to April 27, reached 2.24 million, up nearly 9 percent year-on-year.

    “What this tells us is simple: tourism demand is still strong-but more sensitive, more selective, and more dynamic,” she said.

    Thus, Angara-Mathay said the DOT would make a “more active and deliberate role” in stakeholder coordination to further strengthen tourism in the Philippines.

    She said the agency will also continue to position tourism resilience as an economic priority, given its close to 9 percent contribution to gross domestic product (GDP) and support for employment.

    “My background in trade, investments, and industry development shapes my perspective. I see tourism not just as a sector, but as an ecosystem—one that depends on investment flows, supply chains, enterprise development, infrastructure, and market access,” she said.

    “It requires inputs. It requires coordination. It requires investment. And it requires discipline in execution. This lens will guide our work,” she stressed.

    Angara-Mathay said DOT’s strategic direction in the next coming years would be focused on connectivity, domestic tourism, destination readiness, investment, ease of entry, and priority markets, such as China, India, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Southeast Asia, North America, Australia, and Europe.

    “Some of the challenges we face-particularly in infrastructure, connectivity, and investment-will take time. These are structural issues,” she said. “They require sustained effort and long-term commitment. So I ask for patience. But patience does not mean delay. We begin now.”

    Let me end this post by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this recent development? Do you think the DOT will perform better and be more strategic under the new secretary Angara-Mathay? Are you convinced that the Philippines is indeed attracting more foreign tourists this year? Do you think the Philippines will be able to get out of its 2025 foreign tourist slump, attract more visitors from overseas and become more competitive with its Southeast Asian neighbors by the end of this year?

    You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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  14. New Tourism Chief Says Philippines Counted 2.24 Million Foreign Visitor Arrivals As Of April 27

    New Department of Tourism (DOT) secretary Dita Angara-Mathay said the Philippines counted a total of 2.24 million foreign visitor arrivals this year as of the 27th of April, according to a news article by the Philippine News Agency (PNA).

    To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the PNA news article. Some parts in boldface…

    Tourism demand in the Philippines remains strong despite volatilities and challenges besetting the industry, Tourism chief Dita Angara-Mathay said Wednesday.

    Speaking at the Tourism Congress of the Philippines (TCP) conference on tourism resilience in Makati City, Angara-Mathay said foreign visitor arrivals from January to April 27, reached 2.24 million, up nearly 9 percent year-on-year.

    “What this tells us is simple: tourism demand is still strong-but more sensitive, more selective, and more dynamic,” she said.

    Thus, Angara-Mathay said the DOT would make a “more active and deliberate role” in stakeholder coordination to further strengthen tourism in the Philippines.

    She said the agency will also continue to position tourism resilience as an economic priority, given its close to 9 percent contribution to gross domestic product (GDP) and support for employment.

    “My background in trade, investments, and industry development shapes my perspective. I see tourism not just as a sector, but as an ecosystem—one that depends on investment flows, supply chains, enterprise development, infrastructure, and market access,” she said.

    “It requires inputs. It requires coordination. It requires investment. And it requires discipline in execution. This lens will guide our work,” she stressed.

    Angara-Mathay said DOT’s strategic direction in the next coming years would be focused on connectivity, domestic tourism, destination readiness, investment, ease of entry, and priority markets, such as China, India, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Southeast Asia, North America, Australia, and Europe.

    “Some of the challenges we face-particularly in infrastructure, connectivity, and investment-will take time. These are structural issues,” she said. “They require sustained effort and long-term commitment. So I ask for patience. But patience does not mean delay. We begin now.”

    Let me end this post by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this recent development? Do you think the DOT will perform better and be more strategic under the new secretary Angara-Mathay? Are you convinced that the Philippines is indeed attracting more foreign tourists this year? Do you think the Philippines will be able to get out of its 2025 foreign tourist slump, attract more visitors from overseas and become more competitive with its Southeast Asian neighbors by the end of this year?

    You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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  18. @duckwhistle

    Sure, but that's like saying #US nourished & supported #BinLaden to counter the #Soviets in #Afghanistan, so they deserved 9/11 — that'd be quite a stretch, no?

    Both #Hamas (supported by #Iran) and #AlQaeda are #terrorist outfits.

    Hamas opposed #OsloAccords which BOTH #Israel & #PalestinianAuthority #PNA agreed to.

    Hamas DOES NOT WANT PEACE, heinously & illegally embed themselves among civilians to cause #genocide & evade justice, while world keeps blaming Israel.

    @DrALJONES

  19. @duckwhistle

    Sure, but that's like saying #US nourished & supported #BinLaden to counter the #Soviets in #Afghanistan, so they deserved 9/11 — that'd be quite a stretch, no?

    Both #Hamas (supported by #Iran) and #AlQaeda are #terrorist outfits.

    Hamas opposed #OsloAccords which BOTH #Israel & #PalestinianAuthority #PNA agreed to.

    Hamas DOES NOT WANT PEACE, heinously & illegally embed themselves among civilians to cause #genocide & evade justice, while world keeps blaming Israel.

    @DrALJONES

  20. @duckwhistle

    Sure, but that's like saying #US nourished & supported #BinLaden to counter the #Soviets in #Afghanistan, so they deserved 9/11 — that'd be quite a stretch, no?

    Both #Hamas (supported by #Iran) and #AlQaeda are #terrorist outfits.

    Hamas opposed #OsloAccords which BOTH #Israel & #PalestinianAuthority #PNA agreed to.

    Hamas DOES NOT WANT PEACE, heinously & illegally embed themselves among civilians to cause #genocide & evade justice, while world keeps blaming Israel.

    @DrALJONES

  21. @gwit

    We're so close to converging, yet you couldn't say #Hamas precipitated this by launching attacks on #Israeli civilians in *NAME* of #Palestinians, whose territory they have forcibly occupied since 2007, whom even #PNA president #Abbas representing greater Palestine (#Gaza & #WestBank) also doesn't want to associate with, who deliberately, heinously, & illegally embed themselves in civilian infrastructure to cause #genocide & evade justice.

    ~500 chars, but gap is still wide😞

    @rglueckler

  22. @gwit

    We're so close to converging, yet you couldn't say #Hamas precipitated this by launching attacks on #Israeli civilians in *NAME* of #Palestinians, whose territory they have forcibly occupied since 2007, whom even #PNA president #Abbas representing greater Palestine (#Gaza & #WestBank) also doesn't want to associate with, who deliberately, heinously, & illegally embed themselves in civilian infrastructure to cause #genocide & evade justice.

    ~500 chars, but gap is still wide😞

    @rglueckler

  23. @gwit

    We're so close to converging, yet you couldn't say #Hamas precipitated this by launching attacks on #Israeli civilians in *NAME* of #Palestinians, whose territory they have forcibly occupied since 2007, whom even #PNA president #Abbas representing greater Palestine (#Gaza & #WestBank) also doesn't want to associate with, who deliberately, heinously, & illegally embed themselves in civilian infrastructure to cause #genocide & evade justice.

    ~500 chars, but gap is still wide😞

    @rglueckler

  24. @joshjacobsen @DavidAno @dalehandyman

    Sorry, #PNA President #Abbas claims to represent all #Palestinians (both #WestBank and #Gaza) has distanced himself & his people from #Hamas attacks.

    Pls do not conflate Hamas attacks & Palestinian resistance — NOT the same.

    Hamas doesn't represent majority of Palestinians. It forcibly took over Gaza in 2007 and has launched attacks against #Israel in the NAME of Palestinians.

    How SHOULD Israel discriminate between "enemy" and "enemy within civilians"?