TACLOBAN CITY - Five local government units in the fourth district of Leyte have joined hands to promote tourism and development in their area. TACOY with Sen. Mark Villar. (FB) Matag-ob Mayor Bernandino Tacoy, a neophyte politician, said that the alliance was conceptualized for three municipalities...
The future is bright for the Zamboangueños because of the province’s work toward growth in diverse industries, Vice President Sara Duterte said. Vice President Sara Duterte speaks during the 71st founding anniversary and Hudyaka Festival held at the Zamboanga del Norte Sports Complex on Monday,...
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan – The provincial government of Pangasinan is set to establish a tourism office in the mountain village of Malico in San Nicolas town soon. In addition, the provincial government will also establish a barracks for the Philippine National Police as it underscores its rightful...
TACLOBAN CITY – The Department of Tourism in Eastern Visayas aims to train a total of 6,000 tourism workers for the Filipino Brand of Service Excellence in 2023. This quota was given by the DOT Central Office in Manila from its target of 100,000 trained individuals for 2023. DOT-8 Director...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Department of Tourism (DOT), Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), and the Department of National Defense (DND) entered into a memorandum of agreement for the convergence of efforts to develop tourism in Mindanao. The MOA signing was held on Wednesday, May 31, in...
The Makati City local government, together with the Department of Tourism (DOT), launched on Sunday, May 28, the first-ever Hop On, Hop Off (HOHO) bus tours aimed at further promoting Makati's heritage sites, museums, and lifestyle centers. The launch was held at the Activity Area of Ayala Malls...
The Philippine tourism has generated P3.33-billion business leads as a result of the Department of Tourism's (DOT) promotion and post-pandemic efforts, Tourism Secretary Christina G. Frasco disclosed. (Department of Tourism) In a media briefing, Frasco discussed the tourism roadmap for the country...
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,...
Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has called on lawmakers to consider legislating a value-added tax (VAT) refund mechanism for foreign tourists to boost visitor arrivals in the Philippines. Estrada said granting a rebate of the 12 percent VAT on goods they bought from the country, similar to...
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...
As part of the national government’s goal to make the Philippines a “tourism hub,” the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) will provide free internet services in 94 major tourism areas in the country facing connectivity issues. (MB Visual Content Group) Working hand...
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco revealed on Tuesday, May 16, that there would be an “enhanced tourism slogan” or country brand to replace “It’s more fun in the Philippines” in promoting the Philippines to the world. Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco...
