The Department of Tourism (DOT) launched the Manila leg of the Philippines Hop-On, Hop Off project on July 6 that culminated in festive Filipino-themed ceremonies at Robinsons Manila. As the biggest mall in the country’s capital, Robinsons Manila offers local and foreign tourists a wide array...
Photo from Diann Calucin/MANILA BULLETIN The city government of Manila and the Department of Tourism (DOT) launched the Manila leg of the Hop-On Hop-Off (HOHO) bus tour project at the Kartilya ng Katipunan in Ermita district on Thursday, July 6. HOHO is the new project initiated by the DOT as part...
The advertising agency handling the “Love the Philippines” tourism campaign has apologized to the Department of Tourism (DOT) for utilizing non-original or stock footages in the audio-visual presentation (AVP) of the agency. In a statement released by the DDB Philippines on Sunday, July 2, the...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has launched an investigation into the “Love the Philippines” tourism video after several netizens claimed that some of the stock footages utilized in it were shot in other countries. Earlier, the DOT changed its tourism slogan from “It’s more Fun in the...
Photos by ALI VICOY and the author LOVE THE PHILIPPINES Unveiled during the event, the latest ad campaign of DOT with the slogan, LOVE the Philippines After a decade of hearing about how it’s more fun in the Philippines, the Department of Tourism (DOT) has recently unveiled the next step of its...
The country’s new tourism slogan, “Love the Philippines,” launched by the Department of Tourism (DOT), has sparked a wave of discussions among netizens, resulting in contrasting views. While some have embraced the campaign and praised its potential to promote the country's beauty and culture,...
Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri has voiced his approval on the new tourism slogan that the Department of Tourism (DOT) has recently launched. Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri (Senate PRIB Photo) But Zubiri said he hopes that the new campaign would be...
Senator Maria Lourdes Nancy Binay on Wednesday, June 28 said she has no qualms about the new tourism slogan recently launched by the Department of Tourism (DOT) but has concerns over the necessary funding for the re-branding. ...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) celebrated their 50th anniversary last June 27, 2023 at the Manila Hotel Tent City. "50 Ginto, Greater Innovations, New Tourism Opportunities" was a momentous occasion where most, if not all, of the former DOT secretaries were present to celebrate with the current...
To celebrate 50 golden years of Philippine Tourism this month, the Industry’s stakeholders took a fashionable break from the daily grind and staged a glittering affair for a noble purpose. Renee Salud with his models Philippine Airline Vice President Ria Domingo, Okada Manila’s Cielo Reboredo,...
If there is one sector that could truly help us recover from the dire effects of the pandemic and truly help bring employment and opportunities for the majority of Filipinos, it is tourism. Tourism is not only about presenting our best beaches and newest hotels, it is not just about showcasing our...
PAGBABAGO Today is Sabado de Gloria and it marks the end of our period of reflection. I remember that during my childhood, my sisters and I would assemble in the yard with the other kids in the neighborhood and would jump as high as we can. The belief was that those who are able to jump high enough...
