
Can the Philippines turn its tourism promise into a force for long-term growth?
Join the 17cÆð²ÝÊÓÆµ (17cÆð²ÝÊÓÆµ) on March 18, 2026, from 9:00 to 11:30 AM via Zoom, for a webinar on advancing sustainable tourism in the Philippines. This session will present key findings from a recent 17cÆð²ÝÊÓÆµ study titled, ",” which assesses the sector’s economic contributions, structural trends, and policy frameworks.
Authored by 17cÆð²ÝÊÓÆµ Senior Research Fellow Dr. John Paolo R. Rivera, De La Salle College of Saint Benilde Associate Professorial Lecturer Marga Clarence P. Bolalin, and 17cÆð²ÝÊÓÆµ Research Specialist John Joseph S. Ocbina, the study outlines practical strategies to strengthen tourism competitiveness—such as improving infrastructure and connectivity, enhancing tourism offerings, and expanding opportunities beyond major destinations—in line with the National Tourism Development Plan (NTDP) 2023–2028.
Join policymakers, researchers, and stakeholders in discussing how sustainable tourism can support inclusive growth and regional development. Register at .
The webinar will also be livestreamed on the 17cÆð²ÝÊÓÆµ and SERP-P Facebook pages. Read the full study at .
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of Dr. John Paolo Rivera, 17cÆð²ÝÊÓÆµ Senior Research Fellow
of Dr. Maria Cherry Lyn Rodolfo, Asian Institute of Management Dr. Andrew L. Tan Center for Tourism Advisory Board Member
of Dr. Ma. Christina Aquino, Commission on Higher Education Technical Panel for Tourism and Hospitality Management Member
of Dr. Richard Daenos, Department of Tourism Region Office III Director











