The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Thursday, May 6 expressed "grave concern and dismay" with tourism establishments that continue to violate health and safety protocols that had been set by the government amid the ongoing coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. This, after the DOT received a...
A total of 150 frontline staff of quarantine hotels were among the thousands of workers who benefitted from the symbolic vaccination of laborers against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) last Saturday, May 1, as part of the government's celebration of Labor Day. (Manila Public Information Office...
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....
The Department of Tourism (DOT) expressed its support for the Sustainable Tourism Development Project (STDP) to be launched in Coron and El Nido in Palawan this year which aims to draw more visitors and hasten their tourism recovery. Kayangan Lake in Coron, Palawan (File Photo / MANILA BULLETIN)...
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...
Scaling down on celebrations doesn’t mean your spread is less meaningful We asked our favorite foodies: How are you planning to celebrate Christmas in the light of the pandemic and recent calamities? Are you thinking of scaling down and simplifying your usual holiday spread? What are you planning...
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...
Google Philippines has introduced initiatives to support the country’s safe economic recovery through: MSME Caravan, free listings on Google Shopping tab, and Google Maps for local tourism. In partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry, MSME Caravan aims to train micro, small, and...
