While most Filipinos are longing to bust out of their homes with their travel bags and vacation itinerary in tow, the unsung laborers of the local tourism industry have also been patiently waiting for the travelers to return--just like old times. (Photo by Mohamed Ajufaan/ Unsplash) One of them is...
A 19-year-old student from the De La Salle University (DLSU) was chosen by a US-based not-for-profit organization for advocating education and other youth-related initiatives especially for disadvantaged communities. Photo from Mirus Ponon / Manila Bulletin Emmanuel Mirus Ponon, 19, a Bachelor of...
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...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) reminded tourists from NCR-plus areas that non-essential travel outside the bubble is still prohibited under modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ). (FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) In a statement, the DOT urged leisure travelers from the NCR-plus to "postpone...
Summer, as they call it, has come but as the threat of the coronavirus disease remains, would it still be more fun in the Philippines? Yes, according to Department of Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat. (Tara Yap/Manila Bulletin) "There is no stopping summer. Marami nang tourist destinations...
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)...
Avail the subsidized RT-PCR test for as low as P750 WELCOME TO BOHOL Known for its majestic Chocolate Hills, the province is doing its best to revive its tourism industry while protecting everyone against COVID-19 (Paul Gotiong) A few days from now, we are about to mark the first anniversary of...
Makati Shangri-La, the Philippines foremost business hotel located at the heart of the Makati business district along Ayala Avenue, today announced the temporary closure of their 30-year operation due to uncertain business condition effective February 1, 2021. (Photo from Makati Shangri-La’s...
Teenagers frequent TikTok platform app now, and one of the videos that has received a lot of views, 400,000+ as of the moment, is about three siblings being given the additional name "Dot Com." Photo from Indonesian publication Tribune News From the interview by Indonesian publication Tribune ,...
Philippine Airlines (PAL), in partnership with Guide to the Philippines, now offers affordable “Easy Escapes” travel packages to key domestic destinations. Guide to the Philippines, a Department of Tourism- accredited online travel platform, brings together local travel experts and top tour,...
Robinsons Land Corp. (RLC) is investing P4.1 billion for the construction of Westin Sonata Palace Hotel project of Robinsons Land Corporation (RLC) in Mandaluyong City. The Board of Investments has approved the project with incentives upon the endorsement of the Department of Tourism (DOT)....
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...
