Day: April 29, 2025

Manila: A great majority of Filipinos plan to travel locally this year, indicating a ‘promising’ performance for the Philippines’ domestic tourism, a study by travel booking service firm Klook revealed. According to Philippines News Agency, the firm’s 2025 Travel Pulse showed that 98.5 percent of Filipinos are looking to travel domestically in 2025 while 56.3 percent said they plan to travel abroad. Klook’s General Manager for Philippines and Thailand, Michelle Ho, said this signals that Filipinos are becoming ‘smarter and more intentional with their money’ and that travel remains resilient even amid fears of a global economic slowdown. Ho noted

Beijing: The Philippine Embassy in Beijing has extended an invitation to German businesses operating in China to explore investment opportunities in the Philippines, particularly in the sectors of agriculture and automotive, including electric vehicles. According to Philippines News Agency, the embassy, alongside the Philippine Trade and Investment Center, presented these opportunities during an exclusive forum organized in collaboration with the German Chamber of Commerce in North China and the AHK Greater China Diversification Desk on April 28. Philippine Ambassador to China Jaime FlorCruz highlighted the strategic location of the Philippines as a gateway to the ASEAN market and global trade

Manila: The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) announced the advancement of the Philippines’ collaboration with Australia for transnational education. This move aligns with the internationalization efforts of higher education institutions (HEIs) under President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s administration. According to Philippines News Agency, CHED Chairperson J. Prospero de Vera III described the collaboration as a significant milestone in enhancing the Philippines’ role in the global education sector. The partnership with Australia aims to strengthen ties and pave the way for future collaborations in higher education, helping both nations address the evolving demands of the global workforce. The announcement followed the

Caraga: Government troops recovered eight high-powered firearms and neutralized a communist New People’s Army (NPA) combatant during a series of operations in the Caraga Region and Bukidnon province, the Army’s 4th Infantry Division (4ID) reported Monday. According to Philippines News Agency, on April 26, troops from the 75th Infantry Battalion (IB), with assistance from a former rebel, recovered four AK-47 rifles and ammunition hidden by NPA insurgents in the hinterlands of Barangay Diatagon, Lianga, Surigao del Sur. The next day, soldiers from the 28IB encountered a group of NPA fighters in Barangay San Luis, Malitbog, Bukidnon, resulting in the death

Iloilo City: Experts gathered in Iloilo City on Tuesday for the two-day 2025 Visayas Regional Scientific Meeting (RSM) to discuss relevant and timely regional concerns and present science, technology, and innovation-based recommendations. According to Philippines News Agency, the regional scientific meetings are significant for collecting insights, opinions, and strategies from the region concerning bio-entrepreneurship and establishing a sustainable and viable bio-enterprise system in the Philippines. Jaime Montoya, president of the National Academy of Science and Technology Philippines (NAST PHL), emphasized the importance of real-world experiences during a press conference. Engr. Rowen Gelonga, regional director of the Department of Science and