Tag: local economy

  • Ilocos Region Thrives as Cruise Tourism Boosts Local Economy

    In a bustling scene at Currimao Port in Ilocos Norte, tour coordinators, guides, and drivers eagerly awaited the arrival of cruise passengers on February 19, 2025. The international cruise ship MV Norwegian Sky docked with 1,914 passengers and 863 crew members, 70 percent of whom were Filipino, marking a significant event for the region. The…

  • Negros Occidental Boosts Local Balut Production with PHP2 Million Investment

    Negros Occidental has launched a significant initiative to enhance its balut production, investing PHP2 million in a project aimed at former rebels and farmers. The project was officially handed over by Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson at the provincial capitol in Bacolod City on February 14, 2025. The initiative, known as the Itik-Pinas Raising for Balut…

  • La Trinidad Aims to Enhance Coffee Output with Additional 20,000 Seedlings

    La Trinidad, the bustling capital of Benguet, is set to elevate its coffee production by planting an additional 20,000 seedlings this year. The initiative was announced during the opening of the town’s 8th Coffee Festival on February 10, 2025, themed ‘Brewing unity through coffee.’ The festival not only celebrates the local coffee culture but also…

  • La Trinidad Aims to Expand Coffee Production with 20,000 New Seedlings

    La Trinidad, the capital town of Benguet, is set to enhance its coffee production by planting an additional 20,000 seedlings this year. The initiative was announced during the opening of the town’s 8th Coffee Festival on February 10, 2025, themed ‘Brewing unity through coffee.’ The festival not only celebrates the local coffee culture but also…

  • New Road Networks in Alamada, North Cotabato Set to Enhance Local Economy

    In a significant development for Alamada, North Cotabato, two newly completed road projects valued at PHP97.3 million are poised to revolutionize the local economy and improve the quality of life for residents, according to the Department of Public Works and Highways in Soccsksargen (DPWH-12). The announcement was made on Monday, marking a milestone in regional…

  • DOLE Bicol Job Fair Offers Over 3,000 Vacancies, Aims to Boost Local Economy

    In a significant effort to enhance employment opportunities, the Department of Labor and Employment in Bicol (DOLE-5) organized a one-day job fair at Ayala Malls in Legazpi City on January 31, 2025. The event showcased over 3,000 job vacancies, drawing a large crowd of hopeful job seekers eager to connect with potential employers. DOLE-5 Director…

  • Iloilo City Moves to Permanently Establish ‘Kadiwa’ Program

    Iloilo City is taking steps to make its ‘Merkado Local/USWAG Rolling Store’ a permanent fixture, aiming to secure its future and enhance its role as a vital income source for local fishers and farmers. The initiative, known as the ‘Ordinance Institutionalizing the Katuwang sa Diwa at Gawa (KADIWA) para sa Masaganang Ani at Mataas na…

  • Baguio’s Tourism Thrives with 85% Accommodation Occupancy in Early 2025

    BAGUIO CITY – As 2025 begins, Baguio’s tourism sector continues to flourish, evidenced by an impressive 85% occupancy rate in local accommodations. Andrew Pinero, representing the Hotel and Restaurant Association of Baguio (HRAB), shared these insights during the launch of the 2025 Panagbenga festival. He noted that the high occupancy trend, which reached up to…

  • Sipalay Boosts Local Economy Through Creative Tourism Initiatives

    Sipalay City, a renowned tourist spot in Negros Occidental, is enhancing its local creative industries by merging them with its tourism efforts through the ‘Lakbay Sipalay Creative Tours Project.’ This project, supported by a 2024 Lunsod Lunsad grant from the Department of Trade and Industry, aims to elevate the local economy and highlight the creative…