City officials in Palawan welcomed the second cruise ship to visit their place after the COVID-19 pandemic, saying cruise ship tourism is a major boost to the local economy.
Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco confirmed that the Philippines will be one of the participants in the World Expo 2025 to expand the nation's scope to the tourism industry.
The Department of Tourism disclosed that the cruise ships in Eastern Visayas were a big help to the country's tourism industry after being on hiatus due to the pandemic.