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The Department of Tourism (DOT) and Klook, Asia’s leading platform for experiences and travel services, renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for a multi-year strategic partnership to grow Philippine tourism. The partnership will leverage Klook’s global marketing reach and extensive network of local operators to drive tourism demand through campaigns such as “Discover More to […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) launched dedicated microsites for its newest Tourism Ambassadors, BINI and SB19, reimagining how audiences around the world can discover the Philippines through the artists they know and love. This release follows back-to-back teasers posted on Tourism Philippines’ social media accounts, which set off a wave of excitement among BLOOMs and […]
Textile designs made by indigenous communities from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao took center stage as UNIQLO celebrated the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and Japan, alongside its 14th year in the Philippines. As part of its cultural, sustainability, and community initiatives, UNIQLO introduced its Re.UNIQLO project, which transforms fabric scraps into textile […]
Nitori Chairman Akio Nitori and First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos led the distribution of P7.5 million worth of in-kind donations to some 1,000 families in Malapatan, Sarangani who were affected by the recent earthquake. The affected residents received P7.5 million worth of material donations in the form of about 8,000 high-quality Nitori beddings, blankets, pillow sheets, […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has officially named global P-Pop powerhouse SB19 as the Philippines’ newest Tourism Ambassadors, recognizing the group not only as a source of national pride, but as one of the country’s finest representatives of Filipino culture. The announcement follows a subtle digital activation over the weekend that gave A’TIN, SB19’s global […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) officially launches its newest domestic tourism campaign, “Discover More to Love,” recently in Sta. Rosa, Laguna, to encourage Filipinos in exploring the country’s hidden gems and emerging local destinations. Through more than 3,000 travel deals across hotels, tour operators, airlines, and travel-related industries nationwide, the Discover More to Love program […]
The Philippines gets another global nod as White Beach in Boracay, Panay Island lands at No. 6 in Tripadvisor’s Best of the Best Beaches in Asia, reinforcing the country’s status as a world-class tropical destination. The Travelers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best title is awarded to destinations that receive a high volume of outstanding […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) welcomes Camiguin’s inclusion in The New York Times’ Top 52 places to visit in 2026, being the only Philippine destination to enter the list, thanks to its breathtaking mountains, beaches, and rich marine life. Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco emphasized that such recognitions reaffirm not only the country’s natural beauty […]
As part of its efforts to cultivate efficient and reliable government service for industry stakeholders, the Department of Tourism (DOT) signed a Memorandum of Agreement with the Landbank of the Philippines (LBP), the country’s largest government-owned bank. Through the partnership, the DOT will adopt LBP’s LinkBiz Portal, an electronic payment platform that will allow tourism […]
The Philippines is now officially on the MICHELIN Guide’s Most Exciting Food Destinations for 2026, calling it an ideal time to explore the country’s food scene. The Department of Tourism (DOT) welcomed the latest recognition, which places the Philippines on the list of 16 recommended food destinations and elevates the country’s culinary reputation on the […]