The Department of Tourism (DOT) has approved a total of P16.95 million in cash aid for 3,390 tourism workers in the province of Marinduque who were displaced by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. DOT Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat leads the awarding of certificates to tourism workers...
As part of the government's efforts to reopen the country's economy, the Department of Tourism (DOT) is batting for the opening of a "green lane" that will facilitate the entry to the Philippines of foreign travelers who have already been inoculated against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19)....
The government is preparing for the entry of international travelers fully vaccinated against the coronavirus to the Philippines. (ALI VICOY / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) An inter-agency group has been formed to craft the protocols governing the inbound travel of vaccinated individuals based on...
LAGUNA - Governor Ramil L. Hernandez is requesting the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) to allow the reopening of resorts in the province. (Laguna Governor Ramil L. Hernandez/ FACEBOOK) A staff member from the Governor's Office told the Manila...
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat hailed the government's decision to expand the vaccination rollout to the next priority group, which is the A4 cluster. Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat visits Intramuros on Monday, May 17, 2021, as it reopens two of its most...
A total of 13 staycation hotels in Metro Manila have resumed operations following the recent switch of the National Capital Region (NCR)-plus to a more relaxed community quarantine status. (Photo by Ralph Darabos / Unsplash) These staycation hotels have 5,986 rooms available for booking, the Manila...
CALAMBA, Laguna - A meal pantry was set up by volunteers in Barangay Pansol on Tuesday (May 18) with specific beneficiaries in mind - families of resort workers who haven't had a stable source of income these past few months. Calamba Community Kitchen / MANILA BULLETIN According to Calamba...
CALAMBA, Laguna - Owners, operators, caretakers, and tour agents of hot spring resorts in Barangay Pansol are bearing the brunt of the economic impact of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. For the second consecutive year, they're not allowed to operate during the dry months - considered...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) distributed nearly P1.5 million in "ayuda" or cash aid to displaced tourism workers in the historic "Walled City" of Intramuros, Manila on Monday, May 17. The activity coincided with the reopening of two popular sites in Intramuros, which was made possible by Metro...
ROME, May 16 (Xinhua) -- Italy formally opened its borders on Sunday for restriction-free travel for visitors from some countries. While it appeared that few took advantage of the eased travel rules on their first day, businesses in Rome say they are ready. People enjoy food and drinks at a...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) is crossing its fingers for the gradual revival of the country's tourism industry as it welcomes the decision of the government's pandemic task force to ease travel restrictions in the national capital region (NCR)-plus bubble. (File photo / MANILA BULLETIN) "The...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) will launch a probe on the alleged sexual harassment and gender discrimination complaint against the employees and management of Isla Reta Beach Resort in Samal, Davao Del Norte. (Photo from Isla Reta Beach Resort Facebook page) "The DOT is an advocate of gender...
