ILOILO CITY – An international cruise ship arrived at world-famous Boracay Island in Malay town, Aklan province for the first time since the pandemic began. MV Seabourn Encore is the first international cruise ship to visit Boracay Island since the pandemic began in 2020. (Wilmor Abejero...
Senator Francis “Tol” Tolentino said he has been supporting the declaration of non-working holidays in local government units (LGUs) despite the opposition of some colleagues in the 18th Congress. During hearing of the Senate Committee on Local Government on Tuesday, February 7 on several...
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)-6 is the chair of the Regional Ecotourism Committee (REC) in Western Visayas from 2023 to 2026. DENR-6 Director Livino Duran presides over the Regional Ecotourism Committee meeting in Iloilo City. (DENR-6) The...
The Philippines and two of its top tourist attractions—Intramuros and Cebu—have been nominated for significant accolades in the Asia category of the 30th World Travel Awards (WTA), Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco announced, on Tuesday, Feb. 22. (MANILA BULLETIN...
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is embarking on port construction and development to accommodate cruise ships in the country as the Marcos administration eyes tourism as one of the economic plans to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic. For a start, PPA General Manager Jay Daniel Santiago said...
The Philippines’ tourism industry will experience a boost once the proposed implementation of the value-added tax (VAT) refund program for foreign tourists is implemented, Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian said on Friday, February 17. Gatchalian, chairman of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means, said he...
What better way to visit Japan than by renting a car like an Aston Martin DB11 to see the sights? A drive to Tokyo’s most scenic neighboring prefectures There’s no question Filipinos love road trips and vacations abroad. So why not combine the two to make a journey truly memorable? Having been...
The government's big ticket infrastructure projects will not just benefit local commuters but will also boost tourism in far-flung areas, Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Jaime Bautista told the Philippine IATA Agents Travel Association (PIATA) on Wednesday, February 15. In fact, these...
CEBU CITY – Bohol cemented its status as one of the country’s top tourist destinations when a Monaco-based luxury cruise ship visited the province over the weekend. THE Silver Shadow luxury cruise ship docks at the port of Tagbilaran City, Bohol on Saturday, Feb. 11. (Photo via Calvin D....
Family-friendly destinations showcased at PTAA’s travel expo MELAKA An hour away from the capital is a the perfect day trip. Rich in history and culture, you get a lot of small museums and small eateries with amazing food in one convenient location (Tourism Malaysia) As cheesy as it may sound,...
Cruise ship tourism resumed in Ilocos Sur, Palawan, and Bohol starting Thursday, Feb. 9, after a three year break due to pandemic travel restrictions, Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) General Manager Jay Santiago announced last night. “PPA is proud to welcome these international luxury ships to...
TOKYO, Japan — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has pushed for the promotion of educational tourism between the Philippines and Japan, with a special focus on the exchange of students and professionals in tourism-related institutions. Marcos said this during a roundtable meeting with...
