From left to right: Mr. Cristeto Ocampo, TIEZA’s Travel Tax Department Manager, Mr. Mark Lapid, TIEZA’s Chief Operating Officer, Ms. Ann Margaret Saldaña, MyEG Philippines Chief Executive Officer, and Ms. Israelita Choa, MyEG Philippines Accounts and E-Gov Operations Manager Tourism...
A culinary journey around the archipelago with Chef Myke Tatung CHALET From left: The cabana, waiting area For Filipinos, food is multidimensional, defining attitudes, rituals, beliefs, traditions, and our sense of self and nation. The Philippines, with over 7,640 islands, has a food culture just...
Are you feeling tired from work, school requirements, or chores at home? Do you want to hit pause, take a break from the painfully mundane life, and travel the Philippines but you don't have a budget? The Department of Tourism (DOT) might have just the perfect escape you need. Paragliding adventure...
Outgoing Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat has been recognized by the French government for her contributions to the agriculture sector. Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat (Photo courtesy of the Embassy of France in the Philippines) Puyat received the Ordre du Mérite Agricole (Order...
The Las Piñas city government launched the search for the five best restaurants in the city that serve the best delicacies that will help promote the city as a culinary destination. Mayor Imelda Aguilar said the search for the five best restaurants is a project of the Nutrition Office under the...
Abu Hassan Jalil, a Malaysian agronomist and meliponiculturist, has been studying early Philippine architecture to see how such designs can be applied in beehouses. His end goal is to implement such designs as a way to get more people interested in agri-tourism, specifically insect tourism....
A three-term congressman has vouched for incoming Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Frasco's capability to help boost the country’s economic recovery through tourism development. In particular, outgoing Quezon City 5th district Rep. Alfred Vargas hailed Frasco's plan to strengthen...
Camarines Sur 2nd district Representative Luis Raymund “Lray” Villafuerte has lauded the appointment of Liloan town, Cebu Mayor Christina Frasco as the Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary within the Cabinet of President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. Incoming DOT Secretary...
Vice President-elect Sara Duterte-Carpio didn't mince words in her response to investigative journalist Raissa Robles, who recently drew flak on Twitter for insinuating that the crime of kidnapping is commonplace in Mindanao. Vice President-elect Sara Duterte (Lakas-CMD Media) "The views expressed...
Deputy Speaker and Basilan lone district Rep. Mujiv Hataman couldn't help but fact-check investigative journalist Raissa Robles over her supposed insinuation that Basilan is still an active nest of the Abu Sayyaf Group or ASG. Basilan Rep. Mujiv Hataman (Facebook) "Gusto ko lang linawin: WALA NANG...
SM Development Corporation (SMDC) and SM Supermalls join the City Government of San Fernando, Pampanga in inaugurating their newest Tourist Information Center. The newly-built complex is set to highlight not just the ingenuity, artistry, and craftsmanship of the Kapampangans, but also the robust...
A COUPLE walks on the beach as they visit Boracay Island during the Covid-19 pandemic. (Tara Yap/File/Manila Bulletin) ILOILO CITY – More tourists visited world-famous Boracay Island last May compared to the month before. Data released by the Malay Tourism Office Thursday, June 2, revealed that...
