The country’s diving industry is now ready to welcome foreign visitors as more than 95 percent of workers in accredited dive establishments already received their vaccines against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the Department of Tourism (DOT) announced Friday, Nov. 26. A diver swims past a...
As the country is set to welcome foreign tourists back on its shores, the Department of Tourism (DOT) reminded that minimum health protocols should still be strictly observed while traveling. A traveler wearing a face mask is seen at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Virginia,...
In time for the Christmas season, the government has further cut the quarantine period for fully vaccinated overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who will return to the Philippines including those arriving from countries under the “yellow list,” the Department of Tourism (DOT) confirmed Friday, Nov....
Demonstrating safe and responsible land travel Now in its second year, Nissan in the Philippines and the Department of Tourism (DOT) restore hope and optimism in the tourism industry with the renewal of their partnership for Safe Trips campaign. The campaign promotes safe and responsible travel to...
The Philippines is now gearing up to welcome foreign tourists back to its famous destinations in the "new normal" as travel restrictions in the country continue to ease, the Department of Tourism (DOT) announced on Friday, Nov. 19. Boracay (Photo by RJ Baculo/Unsplash) DOT Secretary Bernadette...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has called on local government units (LGUs) to streamline entry requirements for leisure travelers to encourage more domestic tourists and help the industry bounce back amid the pandemic. A couple wearing face masks walks along the white sand beach of world-famous...
Individuals who have been fully vaccinated from Nov. 15 to 30 can enter Fort Santiago in the Walled City of Intramuros for free, the Department of Tourism (DOT) announced on Friday, Nov. 12. Fort Santiago, Intramuros (Photo from Department of Tourism) Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat said...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has welcomed the decision of the local government of Aklan to waive the required COVID-19 test for fully-vaccinated tourists to enter Boracay Island starting Nov. 16. Boracay Island (FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) This was announced by Aklan Governor Florencio...
The Philippines' rich marine biodiversity will once again take the spotlight during this year's "Anilao Underwater Shootout" photography competition as part of efforts to sustain the country's position as among the leading dive destination in the world. 2021 Anilao Underwater Shootout (Photo from...
A one-stop-shop mobile app dedicated to Philippine tourism products and services for Chinese mainland visitors was recently launched in China, the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said in a statement Monday, Nov. 8. Boracay, arguably the crown jewel of Philippine tourism. (Photo by RJ...
From a strictly point-to-point travel bubble policy, popular destination Coron, Palawan is gearing up to welcome local travelers back on its shores and jumpstart domestic tourism this month. Coron, Palawan (Photo from Department of Tourism) In a recent executive order released by the municipal...
More families, including those with kids and seniors, will now be able to enjoy tourist destinations in the country with the easing of restrictions in Metro Manila after the capital region was placed under Alert Level 2 until Nov. 21. Kids swim in Boracay Island when the country’s most famous...
