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‘Phl hotels ready for global market’

September 7, 2014 - 12:00am

Philippine hotels and resorts in key island destinations are ready to compete in the global marketplace, according to the initial findings of a team of International Accommodation Assessors (IAAs) who joined the...

Travel and Tourism

Phl hotels have 'very high standards, can compete globally'

By Mike Frialde | August 28, 2014 - 5:31pm

Philippine hotels and resorts in key island destinations are ready to compete in the global marketplace, initial findings...

Business

Phl hotels, resorts ready for global competition

By Ted P. Torres | August 18, 2014 - 12:00am

Philippine hotels and resorts in key island destinations are ready to compete in the global marketplace, according to the initial findings of an international team of international accommodation assessors (IAAs...

Business

Netizens seek cheaper, faster Internet connection

By Janvic Mateo | June 6, 2014 - 12:00am

More than 4,400 netizens have signed as of yesterday an online petition asking the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC), telecommunication firms (telcos) and Congress to provide “cheaper, faster, more...

Headlines

ADB: Private investment lags in Southeast Asia

By Teresa Cerojano | May 23, 2014 - 8:14am

An Asian Development Bank official warned Thursday of a largely unnoticed crisis in Southeast Asia: private investment in...

Business

PLDT spends $44.8 M to offer high-speed wireless broadband

April 24, 2014 - 5:47pm

Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (PLDT), the country's biggest telecommunication firm, said Thursday it has spent 2...

Business

(UPDATE) Senator seeks investigation into Internet service

April 22, 2014 - 9:00pm

Senator Paolo Benigno Aquino today called for an investigation into the Internet service being provided by local telecommunication companies.

Headlines

Probe 'slow, expensive' internet in Phl - Bam Aquino

By Louis Bacani | April 22, 2014 - 4:10pm

Senator Bam Aquino is calling for an investigation to find out why other Southeast Asian nations enjoy faster and cheaper...

Headlines

Russian tourist mart remains untapped by Phl operators

By Louella Desiderio | April 10, 2013 - 12:00am

Russian tourists are choosing destinations in Southeast Asia for the holidays but the Philippines has yet to take advantage of this opportunity, a hospitality consultancy firm said.

Business

U23 Azkals brace for Myanmar sans Hartmann

By Joey Villar | November 12, 2011 - 3:30pm

JAKARTA – The Philippine U23 Azkals, despite the loss of team captain and lead striker Matthew Hartmann, hope to keep going and save whatever is left in their aspiration as they take on Myanmar in the SEA Games...