economia
-1,4 %
PHP 2,27tn de valor añadido turístico directo en 2025
-1,4% interanual.
Period: 2025
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Filipinas combina una demanda doméstica muy profunda, mercados insulares de alto valor y grandes polos urbanos. En 2025 el turismo aportó PHP2,27tn de valor añadido directo, equivalente al 8,1% del PIB; el gasto turístico doméstico alcanzó PHP3,26tn y el empleo turístico 7,70 millones de personas.
Metro Manila, Cebu/Mactan, Boracay, Palawan, Siargao, Bohol/Panglao, Clark/Angeles, Baguio, Davao, La Union y Tagaytay concentran combinaciones distintas de business travel, VFR, island leisure, diving, surf, beach, weddings, long stay y turismo doméstico.
Tourism market in Philippines
Data, context and key indicators for the tourism market.
economia
8,1 %
El turismo representa el 8,1% del PIB
Share of TDGVA to GDP.
Period: 2025
demanda
+3,0 %
PHP 3,26tn de gasto turístico doméstico
+3,0% interanual.
Period: 2025
demanda
-6,4 %
PHP 698,46bn de gasto inbound
-6,4% interanual.
Period: 2025
demanda
+1,2 %
PHP 3,96tn de gasto turístico interno
+1,2%.
Period: 2025
empleo
+2,5 %
7,70 millones de empleos turísticos
+2,5% interanual.
Period: 2025
empleo
15,7 %
15,7% del empleo total ligado al turismo
National tourism-industry employment share.
Period: 2025
regulacion
RA 9593
DOT accreditation es una capa jurídica real
Primary tourism enterprises require periodic accreditation.
Period: 2026
inversion
hasta 99 años
Hasta 99 años de lease para inversión extranjera cualificada
RA 12252 + IRR operativo desde finales de 2025.
Period: 2025-2026
sostenibilidad
Boracay-specific PEISS
Boracay tiene reglas ambientales ECC/CNC específicas actualizadas en 2026
DAO 2026-23 listed by EMB.
Period: 2026
Regulatory alerts
high
LGU digitalisation is expanding but requirements remain local
DILG reported broad BPLS/BPCO compliance in July 2026.
high
Island assets need environmental and infrastructure stress tests
Water, wastewater, waste, power, access and typhoon exposure materially affect legal capex and NOI.
high
Domestic tourism is the main demand stabiliser
Domestic expenditure rose to PHP3.26tn in 2025 while inbound expenditure fell 6.4%.
high
Boracay environmental processing was amended again in 2026
DENR/EMB lists DAO 2026-23 amending Boracay-specific ECC/CNC processing rules.
high
99-year foreign-investor land lease framework is now operational
RA 12252 and its IRR replaced the former shorter long-term investment lease model.
high
Tourism lease route requires USD5M minimum and 70% infusion in three years
Long lease is not available as a low-capital shortcut for any villa buyer.
high
Real-property valuation reform can move future local tax bases
RA 12001 modernises valuation and local RPT systems.
high
EOPT changed tax timing and administration for services
VAT/percentage-tax treatment uses updated billing concepts and electronic filing framework.
high
DOT accreditation should not be confused with OTA listing status
Primary tourism enterprises face periodic accreditation under RA 9593.
high
Foreign condo ownership does not create a right to short-stay operation
40% alien-interest headroom and condo title are only the ownership layer.
Regulatory framework
national
No existe una licencia nacional única para Airbnb
Correcto.
La legalidad nace de la categoría de alojamiento y de varias capas: acreditación turística, business permit, land use/zoning, occupancy, fire, environmental status and private building rules.
national
Primary tourism enterprises require periodic DOT accreditation
Sí.
RA 9593 requires primary tourism enterprises to obtain periodic DOT accreditation as to facility quality and service standards. DOT and LGUs ensure compliance.
national
Mabuhay Accommodation: permit + insurance + accreditation
Sí.
DOT Citizen Charter requires valid Mayor/Business Permit and comprehensive general liability insurance with at least PHP200,000 coverage for Mabuhay accreditation, subject to current portal requirements.
national
Homestay requires true host model and training evidence
Sí.
Homestay is a distinct DOT category tied to staying with a host family and community experience; accreditation requires Mayor/Business Permit and proof of Homestay Training Program attendance.
mixed
Mayor/Business Permit is a local operating gate
Sí.
Each city/municipality issues its own business permit and may require barangay, zoning, sanitary, occupancy and fire clearances plus local taxes/fees.
mixed
Zoning and Certificate of Occupancy must match tourist use
Sí.
A residential title or existing building does not by itself authorise transient accommodation. Use classification, zoning, building permits and occupancy status must be checked for the intended tourism activity.
mixed
FSIC is a prerequisite for business operation
Sí.
Fire Safety Inspection Certificate is required as a prerequisite to Business/Mayor Permit and can be invalidated if occupancy/use changes without proper clearance.
national
ECC/CNC screening is mandatory where PEISS coverage applies
Case-specific.
Environmentally Critical Projects and projects in Environmentally Critical Areas require ECC before operation. Non-covered projects may obtain CNC; CNC does not waive other environmental permits.
Short-term rental taxation
Philippine income tax
Accommodation income is taxable
TRAIN graduated rates
Individual graduated income tax reaches 35%
35
8% option
Qualified individuals may elect 8% income tax regime
8
CREATE corporate income tax
Domestic corporate income tax generally 25%
25
CREATE small corporation rate
Qualified small domestic corporations can use 20%
20
Philippine VAT
VAT general rate 12%
12
EOPT VAT threshold
VAT registration threshold base PHP3,000,000
3000000
Section 116 percentage tax
Non-VAT percentage tax generally 3%
3
Regulatory and market evolution
08/01/2026
Boracay 2026 environmental rules active in current EMB register
DAO 2026-23 listed as amendment to Boracay ECC/CNC guidelines.
07/30/2026
DILG reports expanded digital permitting compliance
Most LGUs meet BPLS/BPCO standards.
07/02/2026
PSA publishes 2025 tourism environmental accounts
Accommodation is largest tourism water-use product.
05/28/2026
PSA publishes 2025 tourism satellite account
Tourism share 8.1% GDP; domestic demand rises, inbound spend falls.
12/19/2025
99-year Investors Lease Act IRR signed
BOI/LRA operationalise reform.
09/03/2025
RA 12252 liberalises foreign-investor land leases
Maximum aggregate lease period becomes 99 years.
06/13/2024
Real Property Valuation and Assessment Reform Act
RA 12001 modernises valuation systems.
04/11/2024
RR 3-2024 implements EOPT VAT/percentage-tax changes
Service tax timing moves toward billing/accrual concepts.
01/22/2024
Ease of Paying Taxes Act takes effect
RA 11976 modernises tax administration.
05/31/2023
DOT updates Progressive Accreditation System
MC 2023-0003 refreshes accreditation standards.
03/26/2021
CREATE corporate tax reform
Corporate rate reduced to 25% and 20% for qualifying small corporations.
08/15/2012
Data Privacy Act enacted
RA 10173 regulates personal-data processing.
05/12/2009
Tourism Act creates modern DOT accreditation framework
RA 9593 requires periodic accreditation of primary tourism enterprises.
02/02/1987
1987 Constitution confirms private-land ownership restrictions
Article XII governs nationality constraints on land.
06/18/1966
Condominium Act establishes unit/common-area ownership framework
RA 4726 creates condominium ownership structure.
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Sources and reference authorities
Board of Investments
IRR for 99-year Investors Lease ActBoard of Investments
Doing Business in the Philippines 2026Bureau of Fire Protection
Fire Safety Guidelines on Different Types of OccupancyBureau of Fire Protection
Fire Safety Inspection CertificateBureau of Internal Revenue
BIR Form 2551Q guidanceBureau of Internal Revenue
Individual tax rates effective 2023 onwardsBureau of Internal Revenue
Capital gains tax on sale of Philippine real property classified as capital assetBureau of Internal Revenue
BIR Form 1601-E guidelines — rentals subject to expanded withholding taxBureau of Internal Revenue
Documentary Stamp Tax on deeds of sale and conveyance of real propertyBureau of Internal Revenue
RR 3-2024 implementing EOPT VAT and Percentage Tax changesDepartment of the Interior and Local Government
Business permits and licensing standardsDepartment of the Interior and Local Government
BPLS Manual / unified business applicationDepartment of Tourism
Stay - DOT accredited accommodation marketplaceDepartment of Tourism
Citizen Charter - Accreditation of Mabuhay AccommodationsDepartment of Tourism
DOT Accreditation PortalDepartment of Tourism
Tourism Act of 2009 / RA 9593 accreditation frameworkDepartment of Tourism
Citizen Charter - Accreditation of HomestayDepartment of Tourism
Updated Progressive Accreditation SystemDILG CALABARZON
LGU digitalization and permitting progress July 2026Environmental Management Bureau
ECC Requirement Coverage ScreeningEnvironmental Management Bureau
PEISS Guidelines and 2026 Boracay amendmentsEnvironmental Management Bureau
Projects Not Covered / CNCEnvironmental Management Bureau
ECC/CNC Online StatusGovernment of the Philippines
1987 Constitution - Article XIIGovernment of the Philippines
Condominium Act - RA 4726Government of the Philippines
Investors Lease Act reform - RA 12252Government of the Philippines
CREATE Act - RA 11534Government of the Philippines
Ease of Paying Taxes Act - RA 11976Government of the Philippines
Data Privacy Act - RA 10173Government of the Philippines
Real Property Valuation and Assessment Reform Act - RA 12001Philippine Statistics Authority
Tourism Contributes 8.1 Percent to the Philippine Economy in 2025Philippine Statistics Authority
Tourism environmental accounts 2025Philippine Statistics Authority
Tourism Time Series Data 2000-2025Philippine Statistics Authority
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