Rappler's latest stories on Ramon Jimenez
Mark Lapid, DOT execs from 3 administrations sued over Boracay Water contract
The complainants allege that the Philippine Tourism Authority under Mark Lapid 'demonstrated a clear bias' towards the Manila Water Company Incorporated in the award of the contract to operate the waterworks and sewerage system of Boracay
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NBI files graft complaint vs ex-DOT chief Jimenez over P1-B ad campaign
(UPDATED) 'We believe these "charges" are meant to draw public attention away from the current controversy involving the current Department of Tourism leadership and PTV4,' says former tourism secretary Ramon Jimenez
COA: Dureza, Ramon Jimenez, other execs owe millions in illegal allowances
Jesus Dureza and Ramon Jimenez are held liable for illegal allowances to officials and employees of agencies they previously headed – the Mindanao Economic Development Council and the Department of Tourism respectively
Most Aquino Cabinet members richer in 2015
The assets lists of 5 Cabinet members are not yet available: Foreign Affairs Secretary Jose Rene Almendras Transportation Secretary Joseph Emilio Abaya Justice Secretary Emmanuel Caparas Trade Secretary Adrian Cristobal and Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Emmanuel Esguerra
PH to share its 'great economic story' with US investors
Philippine government and business leaders aim to drum up investor interest and soothe concerns over the elections
Philippines gets Street View on Google Maps
Google s Street View mode allows users to visually explore maps through panoramic street level photographs taken by members of the Google team
10 richest Cabinet officials unchanged in 2014
Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario remains the richest Cabinet official while Education Secretary Armin Luistro is still the poorest in 2014
Balikbayans comprise 1 of 5 Philippine tourists
In the eyes of the tourism department and the immigration bureau these Filipinos are foreign nationals who have a predisposition to visit the Philippines
The Aquino Cabinet: Winners and losers of 2014
Rappler compiles a list of President Benigno Aquino III s most efficient secretaries of 2014 and those who were not quite as successful
PH tourism industry bounces back in September
The Philippines sees a 17 surge in tourism revenues in the first 9 months of the year despite 4 governments warning its citizens against travelling to the country
'No evidence' of ICC overprice on first day of Senate probe
UPDATED Former Iloilo provincial official Manuel Mejorada admits he has no evidence to prove that the Iloilo Convention Center is overpriced but believes the project presented opportunities for corruption’
PH wins 'Destination of the Year' at TTG Awards 2014
The Philippines is honored at the 25th Annual TTG Travel Awards in Thailand
PH to review tourism targets
Government now expects 5 million tourist arrivals by end 2013 short of the 5 5 million original target
2.8-M tourist arrivals in Jan-July half of 2013 target
Tourist arrivals in the first 7 months of 2013 hit 2 8 million about half of the 5 5 million target for the year
Erap supports Manila Bay reclamation
Manila mayor passes the buck to city council approval
'It's more fun' ad wins Japan award
The Department of Tourism s campaign gets a nod from Japanese readers
Jan-May foreign tourist arrivals hit 2-M mark
Foreign tourist arrivals in the country reached 2 011 million in the first 5 months of 2013 up 10 5 from a year ago
How rich are the President’s men and women?
Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario is still the wealthiest Cabinet member
The call to Save Our Sunset
An online campaign to save Manila Bay is taking the action to the baywalk itself
DOT Sec Jimenez: Entertainment city 'not been taken up with me'
Though the entertainment city to be built on reclaimed land in Manila Bay is meant for tourism Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez Jr opposes it
PH misses 2012 tourism target; China, EU issues cited
This 2013 the Philippines is hoping the Chinese market the 4th biggest source of tourists to the Philippines will make a comeback and contribute to the 5 5 million goal
IN PHOTOS: The Social Good Summit
Missed the iPHLgood: The Social Good Summit last September 22? Here it is in photos
Where we rediscover ourselves and others
The real power of social media is its ability to validate or invalidate personal conviction
Tapping social media's 'real power'
The real power of social media is not in its ability to spread information quickly says the Tourism chief at a netizens summit
Tourism boss gets CA nod
Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez finally gets the nod of the bicameral Commission on Appointments
Disneyland in the Philippines?
Filipinos have mixed feelings over the possibility of a Disneyland in the Philippines
McDonalds, Jollibee urged to provide 'toilet for tourists'
After a public campaign to join in promoting the new country brand It s More Fun In The Philippines on social media and beyond Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez is turning to private companies to provide tourists access to toilets
January tourist arrivals reach record high
For the first time the Philippines surpassed the 400 000 mark for visitor arrivals in the country in a month
5 tips on how merchants can thrive in the age of Internet
Experts in marketing media and telecommunications dish out up to the minute advice for the rapidly changing internet age
'It's more fun in PH' takes global stage
For the first time the Philippines new tourism campaign will be pitched at a major travel trade show
PH expects 7.7% share of Asean tourists by 2015
Of the 107 million tourists that will visit Asean nations by 2015 the Philippines expects to corner 8 2 million
Same tagline as 60-year-old campaign? So what, says DOT chief
On Twitter and Facebook netizens say the slogan is either not original or plagiarized
Philippines aims for 4.2-M tourists in 2012
The tourism department is banking on the newly launched country campaign brand to increase tourist arrivals
New tourism campaign out: Philippines is 'fun'
The international line is ‘It’s more fun in the Philippines’ while the line for Filipinos is ‘ 1forfun
New Tourism Campaign Today
It will be fueled by social media said Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez
Mon Jimenez and Rappler
Tourism Secretary Ramon Mon Jimenez sits down with Rappler for two and a half hours to talk about the new Department of Tourism campaign and the power of social media
Clark airport now under DOTC control
This is in line with the vision to turn Clark into the country s premiere airport
