BUTUAN CITY – The Department of Tourism (DOT)-Caraga disclosed that 3,439 tourism frontliners have been trained under the Filipino Brand of Service Excellence (FBSE) since the program was launched in the region last January. “Our FBSE has already gained ground in the tourism regional sector and...
Malaysia is home to 20 public universities, over 160 private higher education institutions, 10 foreign branch campuses, and more than 40 language and skills centers. These figures underscore Malaysia's growing reputation as a top destination for international students worldwide, including those...
Malaysia is rapidly emerging as a premier destination for medical tourism, thanks to its well-equipped healthcare infrastructure. Malaysia Healthcare provides top-notch, safe, and cost-effective treatments, all overseen by the Ministry of Health Malaysia, with leading healthcare institutions...
A record-high 5,300 new hotel rooms are projected to be completed in 2023 driven by strong rebound in the tourism sector amid the return of business travels and in person corporate events, according to data released by leading diversified professional services and investment management company...
Kabataan Party-list Rep. Raoul Manuel (Rep. Manuel's office) The usually stoic Kabataan Party-list Rep. Raoul Manuel was visibly elated to learn Tuesday night, Sept. 19 that the Department of Tourism (DOT) had no allocation for confidential funds in the...
Isabela 6th district Rep. Faustino "Inno" Dy (standing, center) sponsors the Department of Tourism (DOT) budget on Sept. 19 as DOT Secretary Christina Frasco and Deputy Speaker Vincent Franco "Duke" Frasco listen (lower right). (PPAB) The House plenary debate on...
Love the Philippines logo The Department of Tourism's (DOT) "Love the Philippines" promotional campaign could have "less exposure" next year due to the agency's reduced 2024 budget. Isabela 6th district Rep. Faustino "Inno" Dy made this...
Malaysian retail specialist Valiram Group is considering expanding its operations in the Philippines by developing airport outlets for duty-free retail tourism. RETAIL TOURISM — President Marcos meets with officials of Malaysian retail specialist Valiram Group in Singapore on Sept. 16, 2023....
The Commission on Audit (COA) has denied the payment for accommodations, meals, and other services amounting to P456,716.50 incurred by former Department of Tourism (DOT) officials during their stay at the Discovery Shores Boracay in 2018. It denied the claim of Discovery World Corporation (DWC),...
The Commission on Audit (COA) has granted partly the money claim for plane tickets used by former Department of Tourism (DOT) secretary Wanda C Tulfo-Teo and thee other officials in their travels to Argentina and Turkey for the 18th Global Summit of the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) in...
The first thing you notice about Ginza is the glitz. The area is world-renowned for its incredible shopping and entertainment. You can get a good dinner, see a show, or treat yourself to something pretty. But there is more to Ginza than the designer bags and authentic aesthetic meals, there are...
One of the most accessible destinations in Southeast Asia is Malaysia. With its diverse landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and modern urban allure, the peninsula promises an unforgettable journey where tradition harmonizes with modernity. Whether your top priority is checking off the Petronas...
