To celebrate an eventful 2023, the Department of Tourism hosted dinner at Puerto Real Gardens in Intramuros, Manila last Jan. 30, 2024. Judy Christine Go Uy, DICT Sec. Ivan John Enrile Uy, DOT Sec. Christina Garcia Frasco, DOT Undersecretary Myra Paz Valderrosa-Abubakar, TPB Chief...
Boracay, arguably the crown jewel of Philippine tourism (Unsplash) The Department of Tourism (DOT) must step up its game in wooing tourists amid the tightening competition in the region, House Deputy Majority Leader Iloilo 1st district...
(Photo courtesy of the Department of Tourism) 2023 proved to be a remarkable year for Philippine tourism, surpassing the target international visitor arrivals and reaching the five-million mark before year-end. Under the leadership of the Department of Tourism, the country earned numerous accolades...
Coron-based resort Club Paradise Palawan was awarded the Green Hotel Standard at the 2024 ASEAN Tourism Forum in Vientiane, Laos, marking a major stride toward responsible tourism. The award recognizes hotels committed to sustainable tourism through environmentally friendly practices and...
Nestled in the north of the Luzon island group of the Philippines, Banaue, Ifugao, stands as a testament to the nation’s rich heritage and natural beauty. This captivating destination offers travelers a glimpse into the soul of the Philippines, where terraced rice fields and ancient traditions...
The government is mulling to explore sports tourism to bolster the Philippines' tourism sector this 2024. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (RTVM Screenshot) Malacañang said that President Marcos met with key officials from the Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) to discuss various...
DMW Officer-in-Charge Hans Leo J. Cacdac and DOT Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco sign an agreement under the Balik Bayani sa Turismo that will provide free trainings for OFWs who woulkd decide to return back to the country for good. (photo: DMW) The Department of Migrant Workers...
Sen. Nancy Binay said on Friday, Jan. 5, that the recent power outage in Western Visayas only validates that the country is clearly behind schedule in developing energy solutions. In a statement, Binay voiced her apprehension regarding the repercussions of the extensive power outage in Western...
House Minority Leader and 4Ps Party-list Rep. Marcelino “Nonoy” Libanan (Facebook) More overseas Filipinos ought to spend their holidays--and their money--in the Philippines. Thus, said House Minority Leader and 4Ps Party-list Rep....
Around 80,000 cruise ship passengers arrived in the country this year alone, a signal of full tourism revival in the Philippines following the easing of Covid-19 restrictions, according to the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA). PPA General Manager Jay Daniel Santiago said the cruise ship passengers...
CULTURAL NEIGHBORS Aboitiz Power Corporation chief commercial and stakeholder engagement officer Danel Aboitiz, DSWD Usec. Fatima Aliah Quibranza Dimaporo, TPB COO Marga Nograles, and Malaysian Ambassador Dato’ Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino In a celebration of culinary diplomacy, the Tourism...
BORONGAN CITY – Surfers and surfing enthusiasts from across the country joined the 2nd National Surfing Summit and Surf City Festival in this city. The National Surf Summit was held from December 2 to 3 alongside the annual Surf City Borongan competition to create a synergistic platform that...
