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World Tourism Day: A call for sustainable and inclusive growth

 

By Manila Bulletin

Published Sep 27, 2025 12:05 am

 

Today, Sept. 27, the world observes World Tourism Day, and this year, the theme is both timely and ambitious: “Tourism and Sustainable Transformation.” As we continue to recover from the economic and social disruptions of the past years, this global celebration invites us to look at tourism not only as an economic engine but as a force for positive and inclusive change.

Tourism, as United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres notes in his message "is a powerful driver of transformation. It creates jobs, fuels local economies, supports infrastructure, and contributes to development far beyond GDP." More than numbers, tourism builds bridges across cultures, strengthens bonds between people and places, and safeguards traditions and heritage. It reminds us of our shared humanity and the beauty of diversity.

Yet, the UN also warns of the double-edged nature of tourism. Without conscious action, it can harm the very destinations and communities it seeks to showcase. That’s why the 2025 celebration calls for bold, sustainable, and inclusive efforts to ensure tourism benefits people and planet alike.

The UN outlines several core principles for sustainable tourism, starting with effective governance and people-centric planning. Tourism policies must focus on uplifting marginalized sectors by investing in education and skills—especially for youth, women, and vulnerable communities.

It recommends innovation and responsible entrepreneurship, introducing digitalization and innovative business models which can empower micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and make tourism more inclusive.

The third principle is sustainable investments which aim to reduce emissions, conserve biodiversity, and build resilient infrastructure that protects communities and ecosystems.

In short, tourism must become a steward of nature and culture—not an exploitative force.

In the Philippines, tourism continues to play a key role in development. According to the Department of Tourism (DOT), the sector is projected to contribute ₱2.7 trillion to the national economy in 2025, and employ 6.8 million Filipinos. These figures highlight the sector's potential and also underscore the need to invest in inclusive and sustainable programs.

One such initiative is the training of senior citizens as tour guides, launched this month as part of Tourism Month. Through a partnership with the National Commission of Senior Citizens, seniors are undergoing training to serve as storytellers of our heritage—beginning in Intramuros and soon in other cultural sites. It’s a good example of people-centered tourism, turning inclusion into opportunity.

Another major step is the Turismo Asenso Loan Program, a low-interest financing program aimed at helping small and medium tourism enterprises recover, grow, and innovate. President Marcos has ordered that this be made accessible even in remote areas, simplifying the process so that more MSMEs can benefit—especially those most affected by the pandemic and natural disasters.

The DOT’s continued push for green and cultural tourism reflects the global call for sustainable transformation. Programs such as Green Destinations, which certifies eco-friendly sites, and Kultura Pilipinas, which promotes local arts, cuisine, and traditions, blend economic recovery with environmental protection and cultural preservation.

World Tourism Day 2025 is a reminder that tourism, when responsibly developed, is more than leisure—it is transformation. As climate change and inequality persist, the road ahead must be paved with policies that are inclusive, innovative, and environmentally conscious.

With proper planning and bold leadership, tourism can continue to uplift communities, protect our heritage, and showcase to the world the best of what the Philippines—and humanity—has to offer.

Philippines has once again topped the WorldRiskIndex 2025

 MANILA BULLETIN

Amid scrutiny of flood control projects over alleged irregularities, the Philippines has once again topped the WorldRiskIndex 2025, ranking as the world’s most disaster-prone nation due to high risks from floods, storms, droughts, and earthquakes.

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P9-M smuggled cigarettes intercepted

By Liza Jocson

Published Sep 26, 2025 10:24 pm

CIGARETTE smuggling was foiled in Sulu.

ZAMBOANGA CITY – Smuggled cigarettes worth P9 million bound for Ipil municipality, Zamboanga Sibugay province were intercepted by Naval Command forces in the sea of Panamao, Sulu on Wednesday, Sept. 24.

Naval Command personnel were conducting seaborne patrol on board the BRP Hermenegildo Yurong (PG906) when they intercepted the motorized banca MFB Ghazi.

The boat was found to be loaded with 160 master cases of undocumented foreign-brand cigarettes valued at P9 million.

The vessel was manned by five individuals from Olutanga, Zamboanga Sibugay, and Isabela City, Basilan.

The vessel and contraband were secured by PG906 and escorted to Naval Station Romulo Espaldon in Bagong Calarian, Zamboanga City, for documentation, investigation, and turnover to concerned authorities.

Asian shares tumble

 

Asian shares tumble after Trump announcement on new tariffs; PSEi marks weeklong decline

Asian shares fell on Friday after President Donald Trump announced plans for new tariffs including 100% import taxes on pharmaceutical drugs starting Oct. 1. Read more

Meanwhile, the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSEi) stayed in the red on Friday, Sept. 26, marking a whole week of daily declines, as developments in the United States (US) dampen hopes of aggressive rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve (Fed) and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). Read more

'Opong' leaves death, displacement and damage in its aftermath

 

Satellite image of STS Opong (Image courtesy of PAGASA)

Severe Tropical Storm Opong (international name: Bualoi) accelerated on Friday evening, Sept. 26, and is expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) between Saturday morning and noon, Sept. 27, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said. Read more

“Opong” has killed 10 individuals in Eastern Visayas (Region 8) and Bicol (Region 5), but Masbate bore the brunt of the storm, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) reported on Friday night, Sept. 26. Read more

Philippine Army Spokesperson Col. Louie Dema-ala said 10,961 families or 38,521 individuals were evacuated across Southern Luzon, Bicol Region, and Eastern Visayas by different Army humanitarian assistance and disaster response (HADR) teams. Read more

In Cavite, more than a thousand families have been evacuated on Friday, Sept. 26. Read more

The Antique Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (Antique PDRRMO) reported widespread flooding, landslides, and mudslides on Friday. Read more

Meanwhile, the province of Cagayan and the town of Ibajay in Aklan province are put under a state of calamity due to widespread damage from tropical cyclone "Opong."

Erste Regionen unbewohnbar: Halber Inselstaat muss umgesiedelt werden – deutsche Studie offenbart Folgen

Stand:26.09.2025, 18:18 Uhr

Von: Moritz Bletzinger

Flucht vor dem Klimawandel. Ein deutsches Forschungsteam untersucht Teilumsiedlungen auf den vom Meeresspiegel bedrohten Fidschi-Inseln.

Fidschi – Wenn das Meer die Heimat verschlingt. Der fortschreitende Klimawandel bedroht immer mehr Regionen akut. Der steigende Meeresspiegel und vermehrte Extrem-Wetter-Ereignisse machen vielerorts Teilumsiedlungen notwendig. Doch nicht immer kann oder will eine ganze Dorfgemeinschaft umziehen. Eine neue Studie der Philipps-Universität Marburg offenbart nun erstaunliche Erkenntnisse über diese Teilumsiedlungen.    

Inselstaaten wie Fidschi sind vom Klimawandel enorm bedroht. © YAY Images/Imago

Entgegen allen Erwartungen berichten viele Betroffene von positiven Erfahrungen mit der Teilumsiedlung. Die Geografin Ann-Christine Link von der Universität Marburg und ihr internationales Forschungsteam untersuchten zwei Gemeinden auf den Fidschi-Inseln und kamen zu einem überraschenden Ergebnis: Umsiedlungen bedeuten nicht automatisch Verlust und Leid. Dabei hilft sicherlich, dass die Fidschi-Inseln mit internen Umsiedlungen reagieren können, auf dem bedrohten Inselstaat Tuvalu ist das nicht möglich.   

Halb Fidschi wegen Klimawandel umgesiedelt – Deutsche Forscherin für Feldstudie auf Archipel

110 der 332 Inseln von Fidschi sind bewohnt. „Inzwischen wurden 50 Gemeinden identifiziert, die aufgrund klimatischer Veränderungen – insbesondere durch den Meeresspiegelanstieg und wiederkehrende Sturmfluten – umgesiedelt werden müssten“, berichtet Link, die im September 2024 für ihre Feldstudien auf dem Archipel war.

Das Forschungsteam untersuchte Vidawa auf der Insel Taveuni, wo derzeit eine von der Gemeinde initiierte Umsiedlung stattfindet. Und Denimanu auf der Insel Yadua, wo bereits vor zehn Jahren eine von der Regierung unterstützte Teilumsiedlung erfolgte. In Vidawa reagieren die Bewohner auf zunehmende Sturmfluten und Erosion, indem sie auf eine 800 Meter entfernte Erhebung umziehen. In Denimanu verließen nach Zyklon Evan 2013 insgesamt 19 Haushalte mit 150 Menschen ihre ursprüngliche Heimat.   

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Welche Folgen hat Klima-Flucht für Betroffene?

Aber wie wirkt sich die Klima-Flucht auf das Wohlbefinden der Betroffenen aus? Die Studie, veröffentlicht in Nature Communications Earth & Environment, nutzte eine besondere Methode: die sogenannte Q-Methode, die qualitative Geschichten mit statistischer Auswertung verbindet. „Bei der Untersuchung des Wohlbefindens orientierten wir uns bewusst an der fidschianischen Tradition des Geschichtenerzählens“, erklärt Link.   Ein besonders bemerkenswertes Ergebnis: „Auch zehn Jahre später bleibt die Umsiedlung ein tief einflussreicher Faktor dafür, wie Menschen ihr Wohlbefinden bewerten“, sagt Link. „Das sind keine einmaligen Ereignisse. Es sind Prozesse mit langfristigen persönlichen und gesellschaftlichen Folgen.“

Manche finden „zweiten Himmel“ nach Umsiedlung

In Vidawa fühlten sich die Umgesiedelten sicher und sprachen von ihrem neuen Zuhause als „zweitem Himmel“, während die Zurückgebliebenen unter Angst und Sorgen leiden. In Denimanu zeigten sich komplexere Muster: Manche berichteten von gestörten Gemeinschaftsbeziehungen, andere von verbesserter Lebensqualität.  

Ein Schlüsselfaktor für positive Ergebnisse ist die Art der Entscheidungsfindung. Während in Vidawa die Gemeinde selbst die Umsiedlung organisiert, wurde in Denimanu die Regierung aktiv. Dies spiegelt sich in den Erfahrungen wider: Gemeinschaftlich organisierte Umsiedlungen führten zu besseren Ergebnissen für das Wohlbefinden der Betroffenen.

Umsiedlungen könnten Millionen Menschen treffen – „Studie liefert wichtige Impulse“

Geteilte Narrative können strategische Werkzeuge sein, helfen, Erfahrungen besser zu verstehen und fundierte, menschenzentrierte Umsiedlungspolitik zu gestalten, betont Link. „Die Studie liefert damit wichtige Impulse für künftige Umsiedlungsstrategien, die nicht nur effektiv, sondern auch gerecht und nachhaltig sein sollen.“  

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While historically Filipinos did not seem to eat a lot of vegetables, the changing times demand that we start to do so. With an abundance of inexpensive vegetables that grow in our country, it should not be hard. In spite of this, Filipinos suffer from one of the highest rates of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and hypertension—diseases that can all be cured by a change of lifestyle and diet.

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