Siargao, known as the Philippines' surfing capital, has landed in the "ten most charming islands to go on holiday this summer" list of fashion and lifestyle magazine Vogue Paris. (Photo from Unsplash) Vogue Paris lifestyle editor Jade Simon described Siargao as a destination that "offers soaring...
Tourists and tourism operators near the Taal Volcano were advised to evacuate Friday, July 2, after state volcanologists raised the alert status for the restive volcano that spewed a kilometer-high plume of gas and steam. Taal Volcano (Ali Vicoy/ File photo/ MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) In a...
Employers and government agencies on Wednesday, (June 30) signed a manifesto that seeks to create 1 million jobs by end this year to help address the high unemployment rate in the country and bring it back to pre-pandemic level. The Manifesto on 1 Million Jobs for 2021-Partnership Project with the...
The crash in international tourism due to the coronavirus pandemic could translate to over $4 trillion loss in global Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for 2020 - 2021. unwto_logo Ironically, tourism losses are reduced in most developed countries but worsened in tourist-dependent developing countries...
A total of 14,000 doses of Sinovac vaccines will be allocated to the 7,000 tourism industry workers in Davao who will initially get the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) jab, the Department of Tourism (DOT) announced Tuesday, June 29. A health worker administers a coronavirus vaccine to a Manila...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has once again reminded local government units (LGUs) to implement strict health and safety guidelines in their respective jurisdictions--that is, if they want to attract more domestic tourists. ina-carolino-qSXEb1b4zmI-unsplash Citing a recent travel survey, Tourism...
Domestic tourists will continue to enjoy affordable reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) tests as the Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) are set to roll out the second phase of its subsidized coronavirus disease (COVID-19) testing program for the...
Outdoor activities such as bicycle tours and motorbiking will be highlighted as part of the tourism recovery plan of the Ilocos region amid the ongoing pandemic, Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat said. La Paz Sand Dunes, Laoag City, Ilocos Norte (Photo from Department of...
In line with the celebration of World Environment Month, the Department of Tourism (DOT) has reminded travelers to be responsible when interacting with marine wildlife to ensure their protection and sustainability. Anilao, Batangas (Photo courtesy of Robert Yin / Department of Tourism) "Observing...
The contribution of the tourism industry to the country's economy plunged by a whopping 61.2 percent in 2020 amid the ongoing global pandemic, the Department of Tourism (DOT) revealed. Boracay Island when it reopened to domestic tourists in October 2020. (Photo by Tara Yap) Citing a recent report...
NIGHT OWL Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo The first time I joined the President’s delegation — we were in Bicol region. Typhoon Nina, internationally known as Nock-ten, entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on December 23, 2016. It intensified into a typhoon on December 24 and made...
More tourism workers in Metro Manila who were among those displaced by the ongoing coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic have received some P8.6 million worth of cash assistance under the government’s pandemic recovery program, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said. Beneficiaries of the cash...
