President Marcos urged overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) not only to support micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), but also help promote gastronomic tourism. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo from the Presidential Communications Office) Marcos made the call in his...
Senator Grace Poe on Sunday, May 5 warned that the supposed “modern” jeepneys the government is pushing under the public utility vehicle (PUV) modernization program could bring undue damage to the Philippine’s tourism campaign considering the country’s iconic jeepney is famous around the...
To improve healthcare accessibility for both domestic and international tourists, the Department of Health (DOH) and the Department of Tourism (DOT) have agreed to establish "first aid facilities" in key tourist areas across the Philippines. DOH Secretary Teodoro Herbosa and DOT Secretary...
BAGUIO CITY – The Mangan Taku (Let’s Eat) Festival featuring indigenous food and wine from the Cordillera region will be held by the Department of Tourism at the Rose Garden of the Burnham Park here from April 25 to 30. DOT-Cordillera Regional Director Jovi Ganongan said Mangan Taku is...
TACLOBAN CITY – The province of Samar launched three new tourism circuits featuring cultural heritage and scenic sites on April 16. These are the Secret Kitchens of Samar Gastronomy Tour, Tandaya Trail 1, and the Mabaysay Cultural River Cruise in Barangay Binongtu-an in Basey. The Secret...
Travel content creators and tourism entrepreneurs are set to be recognized by non-profit organization Go Negosyo as it continues its quest for nominees of this year’s Inspiring Tourism Entrepreneurs Awards. The awarding will be held during the Tourism summit on May 13 at the Ayala Malls Manila...
ILOILO CITY – Western Visayas region is strengthening its marketability for international cruise tourism. DOT-6 Regional Director Crisanta ‘Krisma’ Marlene P. Rodriguez (right) talks to a foreigner during the Seatrade Cruise Global in Florida, United States. (Department of...
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Tourism (DOT) has rolled out the five-year National Tourism Development Plan (NTDP) for Visayas stakeholders in this city. TOURISM Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco presents the 2023-2028 National Tourism Development Plan for Visayas stakeholders in Iloilo City....
BAGUIO CITY – The Department of Tourism reported that 1.6 million tourists visited the Cordillera region in 2023, up 31.55 percent compared to 2022 with 1.2 million. TOURISM stakeholders in the Cordillera region attend the Cordillera Regional Tourism Investment Forum 2024 in Baguio City....
Clarita Carlos (left) and Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Frasco (Facebook) Former National Security Adviser (NSA) Clarita Carlos is saddened by the state of tourism in the country, but is still hopeful that the concerned agencies can...
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Tourism (DOT) awarded six tourism industry players in the Western Visayas region for gender equality as part of the National Women’s Month celebration. AWARDEES of the Icons of Sustainable Tourism Awards and Recognition (ISTaR) with Department of Tourism...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has renewed its call to preserve the culinary heritage of the Philippines and advocate for sustainable food security as the nation marks Filipino Food Month. DOT-National Capital Report (NCR) Sharlene Zabala-Batin stressed that food plays a crucial role in shaping...
