By BERNA ROMULO PUYAT, Tourism Secretary There was a time, back when I was an undersecretary at the Department of Agriculture, that I thought the Tourism Secretary must have the best job. Their portfolio is the entire Philippines, a beautiful country with friendly, hospitable people. All one needs...
Still, proceed with caution. The virus has not gone away. Here’s a piece of advice from experts in travel, retail, dining, drinking, and clubbing, fashion, finance, arts and cultural activities, and other fields to help us surely and safely reclaim life as we used to know it. * Love Marie...
Over 200,000 foreign tourists have arrived in the Philippines since it reopened its borders for travelers from all countries last April 1, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said on Friday, April 8. Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro (Photo courtesy of DOT) Tourism Secretary Berna Romulo-Puyat said that...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) announced on Tuesday, April 6, that it has coordinated with its partner agencies to promote and preserve traditional Filipino dishes in line with the country’s month-long celebration of Filipino Food Month or Buwan ng Kalutong Filipino. In a statement, Tourism...
Top officials of the Department of Tourism (DOT) have met with their Korean counterparts to promote the country as a safe travel destination during the dry (summer) season under the new normal. In a statement, Tourism Secretary Berna Romulo-Puyat said the agency plans to tap the Korean travel...
Tourism chief sees ‘revenge travel’ manifesting across all markets of the Philippine tourism industry A GLIMPSE OF PARADISE El Nido, Palawan (File photo) The annual tourism revenue in 2020 was no doubt higher than the receipts generated the following year since tourists were still able to enter...
The New Year is upon us. On the crystal surface of the champagne we drank on New Year’s Eve, have we seen enough of ourselves to help us kick old habits, strengthen parts of us that had been weak, turn a new leaf, hug our enemies, and keep abusive, toxic people we loved at a distance? But...
How to steer Filipino children living in Shanghai to be invested in Philippine culture and heritage A LINK TO THE MOTHERLAND Batang Pinoy 2 participants, organizers, supporters, and sponsors pose for a commemorative photo. (Shanghai PCG photo) The delighted shrieks of Filipino children filled the...
Today, sustainability is at the forefront of everything. The Philippine national government, for one, has enacted several laws to address environmental issues. There’s the Clean Air Act 1999, Ecological Solid Waste Management Act 2000, Clean Water Act 2004, Biofuels Act 2006, and Renewable Energy...
Last week’s signing of a memorandum of understanding involves key government agencies in planning and executing programs and activities for National Food Month HANDS DOWN AN ENJOYABLE EATING EXPERIENCE Kamayan or boodle fight is the traditional practice of eating with bare hands Food binds...
Why the next generation has much to be thankful for from the work of Loren Legarda, Maria Lourdes Locsin, Berna Romulo-Puyat, Mons Romulo, Emi Calixto Rubiano, and Elizabeth Sy SUSTAINABILITY QUEENS Clockwise from top left: Katutubo Ph founder Mons Romulo, SM Hotels and Conventions Corporation...
Are we better off now than five years ago? As President Duterte prepares for his final SONA, his cabinet secretaries look back on their proudest achievements and look forward to many more things to accomplish in this last stretch. Sec. Berna Romulo Puyat, Department of Tourism There are two...
