US Becomes Philippines' Top Tourist Source

The Philippines is a great place to visit with its beautiful mountains and beaches, and a strong US dollar.

The Philippines had 2.9 million foreign visitors in the first half of the year. Americans made up over 591,500 of these visitors.

The Philippines is working with US travel companies and airlines to bring in more tourists. This is helping to increase visitor numbers.

The Tourism Secretary, Dita Angara-Mathay, wants to increase tourism and investment partnerships with the US. She said this at a meeting of the American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines.

The government now sees tourism as a way to get long-term investments, not just to promote the country.

Tourists are walking on a beach in Boracay Island, the Philippines.

The Philippine peso is weak compared to the US dollar. It is currently at around ₱60.6 to the dollar.

The Philippines and the US have better relations now, which is helping to bring in more tourists. A chief economist said this is one of the reasons for the increase in visitors.

Fewer South Koreans are visiting the Philippines due to safety concerns. There were some shooting incidents against Korean tourists last year.

The Philippines had 5.6 million foreign visitors in 2025, which is almost the same as in 2024. The country had two visitors in 2024 and 2025.

The Philippines hopes to have 6.7 million visitors this year. If it achieves this, it will be the country's best performance since the Covid-19 pandemic.

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