Partido Reporma standard bearer Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Friday lauded Sorsogon Governor Francis “Chiz” Escudero for putting the province in the forefront of development despite the negative impact of the Covid-19 pandemic to the country’s local tourism. Former senator and...
NAGTIPUNAN, Quirino -- Presidential hopeful and Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso said on Thursday, March 3, that he would boost the tourism industry in Quirino province, particularly in the town of Nagtipunan, if elected as the country's next president. MAYOR ISKO MORENO (JALEEN RAMOS/...
Cebu Pacific urges guests to use Travel Fund before expiry READY FOR TAKE OFF CEB Airbus A320 neo plane Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB) encourages guests with existing travel funds to use them before they expire, to book flights for travel up to one year ahead. Passengers with Travel Fund may...
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported Thursday, March 3, unprecedented arrivals of international travelers after the country reopened it's borders early last month. PIXABAY / MANILA BULLETIN BI Commissioner Jaime Morente said 211,899 travelers arrived at various international ports in February...
With the implementation of more relaxed health protocols to combat the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat is optimistic that more travelers will be encouraged to visit different tourist destinations in the country in the coming months....
The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) announced that the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 4 will finally be reopened on March 28 after more than two years of being closed to public due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. NAIA Terminal 4 (File photo) MIAA...
QUIRINO -- Access to two well-known tourist sites -- the Ganano Falls and Eagles Beak - Batumbaket, in Diffun, Quirino, will soon be easy as the Department of Public Works and Highways - Quirino District Engineering Office (DPWH-QDEO) continues to implement a Tourism Road Infrastructure Program...
Philippine embassies located in different parts of the world should be turned into the main sellers of Philippine tourism in a bid to promote the country as a prime tourist destination. Boracay, arguably the crown jewel of Philippine tourism. (Laimonas Keseriauskis/ Unsplash) Senatorial candidate...
BUTUAN CITY – More than two months after Typhoon "Odette" devastated the province, Surigao del Norte Gov. Francisco T. Matugas said that tourism sites in the province, particularly in the island of Siargao, are now open. Siargao Island is the acknowledged world-class surfing destination in the...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) is optimistic that the downgrading of COVID Alert in Metro Manila and other areas in the country to Level 1 status will have a big positive impact on the county's tourism sector. “The Department welcomes this development as it not only indicates that we are well on...
CEBU CITY—Tourism activities in one of the top tourist destinations in southern Cebu are starting to pick up. In fact, foreign tourists are starting to flock once again to Oslob town, which is known for its whale-watching activities. Tourists enjoy whale-watching off Oslob, Cebu in 2018. (File...
BAGUIO CITY – The country’s Summer Capital will set a threshold on tourist arrivals to avoid complications arising from allowing too many leisure travelers. Mayor Benjamin Magalong said the city government will see up to what extent the city can take in tourists without sacrificing the...