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NCR eases to Alert Level 2 — Metro-Manila

NCR eases to Alert Level 2 — Metro-Manila
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EDITORIAL - Back to traffic jams

With the easing of the National Capital Region to Alert Level 1, a bane of the pre-pandemic normal is back: heavy traffic.

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PH welcomes over 47K foreign tourists, balikbayans in February

(File photo) MANILA - The Philippines attracted 47,715 foreign tourists and balikbayans in February 2022 alone, reflecting the international traveler's eagerness to visit Filipino destinations even after almost two years of closure. The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Thursday said 45 percent of the figures are balikbayans while 55 percent are foreign tourists, the majority of whom are from the United States, followed by Canada, the United Kingdom, South Korea, Australia, Vietnam, and Germany. "Masayang masaya kami kasi we didn't expect na may talagang dadating because normally ang dating ng mga turista usually 'pag due term months nila or pag-school break ng mga bata (We are elated because we didn't expect that there would be a lot of visitors because tourists normally come during the school break). But from February 10 to February 28 we recorded 47,715 tourists," Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat said in a virtual presser. From 5.7 million tourism jobs generated in 2019, Romulo-Puyat said at least 1.1 million workers have been affected since the pandemic struck. As restrictions slowly ease, she said many hotels are now rehiring their workers while a number of travelers are now starting to trickle into local destinations. "Marami nga ang mga hotel ay fully booked already (Many hotels are now fully booked already). So, this is a good sign and they are rehiring," she said. The Philippine Hotel Owners Association (PHOA) said the downgrading of alert levels in Metro Manila and 38 other areas is also a welcome development to the hospitality industry. "The de-escalation of the National Capital Region to Alert Level 1 coupled with the reopening of our borders to foreign tourists and the removal of facility-based quarantine for fully vaccinated visitors from visa-free countries to the Philippines, will certainly boost recovery efforts for the country's accommodation industry," PHOA president Arthur M. Lopez said in a statement. Under the more relaxed guidelines for areas under Alert Level 1, hotels can accommodate more guests for staycation, dine-in services, and social events. Guests only have to show proof of full vaccination when entering the hotels. "We expect higher revenue not only from rooms but also from food and beverage operations and social events. Hopefully, Metro Manila stays under Alert Level 1 so we can sustain the momentum and help the government with its recovery efforts for tourism," Lopez said. "We also hope that other prime tourism destinations can be placed under a lower alert level so that our member hotels can generate a steadier revenue stream," he added. Romulo-Puyat, meanwhile, has high hopes to yield stronger programs and partnerships with other tourism ministers and global leaders as the Philippines hosts the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) global tourism summit in April. "We only want what is best for the sector. This hosting of the WTTC Summit will benefit the country by showcasing what the Philippines can offer to the world. More than the recognitions we received over the past years, our goal is to restore jobs and revenue streams for our tourism workers and stakeholders," she said. (PNA) }

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Sotto to Comelec: Divide prexy, VP bets into 2 groups for more time to debate on platforms

“Ang suggestion ko sa Comelec, hatiin. Masyadong maraming kandidato e… Like for example, sa nine nila, mag draw sila… ‘yung isang debate lima, 'yung isang schedule ‘yung apat… So sa vice president ganon din,” Sotto said in a chance interview with reporters in Lucena City, Quezon.

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Time to invest in the new normal | Manny B. Villar

The new normal is the best opportune time to invest. Entrepreneurs, small and big businessmen and the government itself should take this opportunity to spend as Metro Manila and other parts of the country prepare for the new normal under Alert Level 1. The Metro Manila Council (MMC), which is…

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Businessmen anticipate return of NCR to Alert Level 2

The president of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry said they were looking forward for the return of the National Capital Region to Alert Level 2, following data that showed COVID-19 numbers in the region were going down.

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Exclusive: '2021 a year of growth for insurance industry'

DEPITE the hurdles related that the pandemic established on progress, the year 2021 remains a “year of growth,” according to Insurance Commissioner Dennis B. Funa. Citing data from interim reports for the third quarter of last year, Funa said the industry’s total net income grew by 31.04 percent year-on-year while…

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Immigration bureau opens office to vaccinated clients

THE Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced it has opened its doors to fully-vaccinated clients seeking to process immigration-related documents at its head office in Intramuros, Manila, sans the need of prior booking through the BI online appointment system. In an advisory, BI Commissioner Jaime H. Morente said vaccination cards or…

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Metro Manila under lower Alert Level 2

Metro Manila under lower Alert Level 2
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NCR Alert Level lowered to 2 earlier than scheduled as Covid cases dip, jabs rate rises

AMID the clamor from the private sector to further ease quarantine restrictions in Metro Manila, the government announced the earlier de-escalation of the alert level in the region to AL 2 starting on Friday (Nov. 5) Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said late Thursday that the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management…

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