Structural reforms could help the Philippines contain inflation and strengthen economic growth while building on resilient exports and steady remittance inflows, AMRO said.
La Union tourism and economy stand to benefit from its hosting of the World Surf League International Pro at Urbiztondo Beach, to be attended by some 250 professional surfers from the Philippines and abroad on Jan. 22 to 28.
The Western Visayas International Open Water Swim Circuit, set in picturesque Sipalay City, Negros Occidental on Feb. 18, promises to elevate local tourism and spotlight coastal conservation.
Grand prize winners in the free interpretation and Sinulog-based dance categories at the Sinulog ritual showdown on Festival Sunday will take home a dazzling PHP3 million.