MEGAWORLD’S HOTEL GROUP BAGS DOT’S TOURISM INDUSTRY EXCELLENCE AWARD. Setting a new milestone in the Philippine tourism sector, Megaworld Hotels & Resorts was honored by the Department of Tourism (DOT) with its inaugural Tourism Industry Excellence Award — making it the first and only hospitality group to earn this recognition. The award highlights the company’s stature as the Philippines’ largest hotel operator and its distinction as the country’s first Muslim-friendly hotel chain as certified by Crescent Rating. The group has also been commended for championing Filipino culture and enriching guest experiences through its pioneering Sampaguita Project, which uses the Philippine national flower in its guests’ experiences and hotel touchpoints. Receiving the award from DOT Secretary Christina Frasco (center), along with DOT undersecretaries Verna Esmeralda Buensuceso and Maria Rica Bueno, were Megaworld Hotels & Resorts Group GM Arturo Boncato, Jr. (2nd from left) and Managing Director Cleofe Albiso (2nd from right).

Megaworld Hotels & Resorts becomes first and only hospitality group to receive DOT’s Tourism...

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MEGAWORLD Hotels & Resorts, the hospitality arm of property giant Megaworld, has set a new milestone in Philippine tourism after being named the first...
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Customs requires officials, staff to disclose ties in brokerage

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The Department of Energy says harmonizing the country’s electric vehicle (EV) recognition guidelines will reduce administrative burdens, increase transparency, and accelerate EV adoption nationwide. Photo shows electric tricycles plying the streets of Tondo, Manila. FILE PNA PHOTO BY YANCY LIM

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The Philippines' offshoring sector is projected to increase its contribution by 69% from its current contribution of $36 billion, according to Robert Walters. PHOTO COURTESY OF GMA NETWORK

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PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco delivers his keynote address during the Light & Wonder iGaming Symposium at Newport World Resorts in Pasay City.

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DICT: 53K illegal e-sabong websites taken down

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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) clarifies that it is not connected to, and has no dealings with, UNA Financing Corporation that fraudulently use the BSP’s name and logo, and the names of its employees and officers. PNA FILE PHOTO

Bank lending slows, domestic liquidity picks up in July

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Fresh wave of oil price hikes of up to P1.40/liter set today

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The Department of Transportation will meet with airlines to ask for the removal or at least lowering of rebooking fees. Photo shows passengers lining up at the check-in counters of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3. PHOTO COURTESY OF PNA

DOTr to ask airlines to remove rebooking fees

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THE Department of Transportation (DOTr) will meet with airlines to ask for the removal of rebooking fees, according to DOTr Acting Secretary Giovanni Lopez. If...
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