Senator Nancy Binay on Sunday expressed dismay at Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Berna Romulo-Puyat for committing serious health violations when she went on tour together with a six-year-old child. Binay said the DOT chief’s latest stories in Instagram show a series of health violations....
The memorandum of agreement (MOA) for the construction of a mobile field hospital and drive-thrrough vaccination site at Rizal Park's Burnham Green in the city of Manila has been inked, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said Wednesday, April 28. DOT Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat (Photo from...
We ask these strong, powerful females who they look up to Which woman do I look up to in admiration? On the personal side there is Blessed Mary, mother of Lord Jesus, the embodiment of a mother’s devotion to her child. There is my mother Evangelina, with her old-school but timeless family values....
IN THE COVER Philippines' biggest and most influential lifestyle people in a forum that embraces the year ahead with best wishes and good intentions Here are some heartfelt messages from industry leaders that should remind us to bring with us and keep with us a lot of faith, a lot of hope, and a...
DOT launches a video that promotes responsible travels and support for workers of the tourism industry BEHIND THE SCENES Toward the end of the video people in the background, tourism workers, were given their screen time These days, everyone dreams of being able to travel once again. This dream is...
Covid-19 has impacted every aspect of the travel industry, including art and culture. The fragmented setting has led to the loss of income from auctions and sale disruption, lack of visitors, and lack of workers. In pursuit of getting back on its knees, The UNESCO Creative City of Baguio has...
The 2020 World Travel Awards, in which our country won four of the most prestigious titles, is giving you a lot more reasons to explore our many islands in the sun SEA IT TO BELIEVE IT There is an abundance of natural resources and marine life in the country (photo by Erwin T. Lim) There is no...
These four restaurants dish out the best memories of our better days DESTINATION YUM Brasserie on 3's Feast of Flavors spread Haven’t you noticed that shortly after community quarantine was put in place, nostalgia took over the daily updates in our social media accounts: “Two years ago at Edith...
But wise words from tourism chief Berna Romulo-Puyat as domestic travel resumes: Have a safe trip! WELL Flight and hospitality staff strictly enforce Covid-19 safety precautions Boracay has reopened to domestic travel since the start of this month. Staying home is still the best way to protect...
Now that the island is open to domestic tourists, more than just grains of sand, you can have hearts and stars and snowflakes between your toes Photos by Jackie Tinsay PALM PROMENADE Palm trees keep the white sand company as Boracay awaits beachgoers If you are all sick of the sand “storm” over...
Lea Salonga, Berna Romulo-Puyat, Heart Evangelista, Ben Chan, and more in empowering conversations about our life in crisis In late March, after the shock over Coronavirus had subsided, meaning I had at least come to terms with the idea that it was really happening, I took a mental note that I...
Here’s how you can help pandemic displaced jeepney drivers in style In the middle of a pandemic, the plight of the common man seeking aid might not be heard against all the calls for help bombarding mainstream consciousness. One such clamor for help hails from regular jeepney drivers. Among them...
