The Philippines hosts the 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu, bringing Southeast Asian leaders together to strengthen cooperation on peace, trade, and shared regional progress under the theme “Navigating Our Future, Together. Read more »
Efforts are underway to reconnect Mindanao with Indonesia through the revival of the Davao–Manado trade and tourism corridor, as the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) leads discussions with key stakeholders in North Sulawesi. Read more »
In a bid to strengthen economic development in Mindanao, 2GO, one of the Philippines’ top transportation and logistics providers, recently joined forces with key industry leaders, the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA), and the Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. (DCCCII). Read more »
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved the release of P145.56 billion for the Central Mindanao High Standard Highway Construction Project, a major infrastructure initiative aimed at improving connectivity in the region, according to the Department of Budget and Management. Read more »
Central Visayas has remained the Philippines’ most visited region by foreign travelers for 25 consecutive years. A long-term audit by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) showed the region recorded 31.5 million foreign arrivals from 2000 to 2024, the highest among all regions, surpassing even Metro Manila. Read more »
The Philippines remains one of the slowest to recover in intra-Asean tourism, trailing most Southeast Asian neighbors despite a broader regional rebound. Read more »
