President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. directed the Department of Tourism (DOT) to give regions, cities, and municipalities equal opportunities as he approved the national tourism development plan (NTDP) on Tuesday, May 16. This was the directive of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. to...
The Philippine government is bent on opening up more tourism activities in view of the declared end of the global health emergency due to COVID- a tourism official said. Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco said the pandemic is over, so the Philippine government will push through with its goal to...
The Philippines surpassed the Department of Tourism’s (DOT’s) baseline target of two million international arrivals in 2022, Tourism Secretary Christina G. Frasco announced on Sunday, May 14. Frasco said the country registered 2,002,304 international visitor arrivals from January 1 to May 12,...
Senator Nancy Binay on Wednesday, May 10 thumbed down the latest tourism campaign rolled out by the Marcos administration noting how it centered on promoting overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) instead of the beauty of the country’s popular destinations. The new campaign brand was sighted on a...
Boracay, arguably the crown jewel of Philippine tourism. (Unsplash) House Speaker Martin Romualdez is prodding authorities to prepare for a possible influx of foreign tourists to the Philippines in the coming days. This, as the House leader pointed to the World Health Organization's (WHO) lifting...
Who says you need to go all the way up to Baguio to have a fun weekend? Why not choose a trip down South of the Metro, instead? No, not to Tagaytay; there are other destinations in the South for you to relax, eat good food, and enjoy a more pleasant view and weather. The traffic going there is also...
Bataan 1st district Rep. Geraldine Roman (Facebook) Aviation authorities' planned closure of Philippine airspace for six hours in the morning of May 17 is a bad idea. According to Bataan 1st district Rep. Geraldine Roman, the planned move of the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) could...
Young farmers challenge awardees and DA-assisted MSMEs showcased their products. (*James Tababa*) After a temporary break due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Philippine Food Expo is finally making its grand return. As the only all-Filipino food show in the country, it is expected to be one of the...
The Las Pi ñas City government and t he Department of Tourism-National Capital Region (DOT-NCR) conducted on Saturday, April 29, a tourism guidebook orientation to increase awareness and showcase the rich culture and history of the city. The orientation was held at the Excelsior Hotel in Las Pi...
Another long weekend will end tomorrow, Labor Day. Traditonally, the day will be marked by fiery speeches from labor leaders and activists and a handful of rallies and demonstrations. So expect those tomorrow. But May is also the month of the Blessed Mother Mary, so the churches will have the...
Top travel vloggers and influencers who have significantly impacted the country's tourism industry will be recognized during the Go Negosyo Tourism Summit 2023 at SM Seaside City in Cebu City on May 6. *(Go Negosyo / Facebook)* Go Negosyo founder Joey Concepcion said this as he emphasized how these...
LAOAG CITY, Ilocos Norte – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed a P3.8-million road project that improved access to tourist spots in Piddig, this province. DPWH-Region 1 (Ilocos) Director Ronnel M. Tan said that the Maruaya road project has fast-tracked the mobility of...
