Gov't sticks to 6-M tourist arrivals target

MANILA - The government is sticking to its foreign tourist arrival target of over six million this year despite missing the five-million goal in 2013,Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez Jr. told The STAR. More here: Gov't sticks to 6-M tourist arrivals target

Philippines regrets HK's travel sanction over 2010 tragedy

The Philippine government expressed its regret over the decision of Hong Kong to suspend visa free access for diplomatic and official Philippine passport holders after Manila failed to issue a formal apology for a deadly hostage-taking in 2010. In a statement issued Thursday, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Spokesperson Raul Hernandez said the sanction is unfortunate because a substantive ... More here: Philippines regrets HK's travel sanction over 2010 tragedy

OFWs not covered by Hong Kong travel sanction

Deployment of overseas Filipino workers (OFW) in Hong Kong will still continue despite the recent travel sanction issued by the former British colony against the Philippines, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said. Labor and Employment secretary Rosalinda Baldoz made the assurance in an interview after Hong Kong announced it will revoke the 14-day visa- free privilege of Philippine ... More here: OFWs not covered by Hong Kong travel sanction

Philippines stands firm against Hong Kong

THE PHILIPPINES insisted yesterday it would not apologize for a 2010 hostage crisis in which Hong Kong tourists died, saying its response to the tragedy had been generous and compassionate. More here: Philippines stands firm against Hong Kong