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Politics

The Domestic Market Is a Growth Area in Terms of Tourism – BINAY

  The Department of Tourism (DOT) could still reverse the foreign visitor downtrend if it would only start re-assessing its strategies of promoting the country as a tourist destination abroad, and focusing also on the domestic market. Senator Nancy Binay said it would be best to re-direct marketing on the local market instead of spending […]

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Government

Philippines to Host United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) International Conference – TEO

  The Philippines is all set to host top tourism officials from 156 countries for the 6th United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) international conference on Tourism Statistics this month. Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Wanda Teo said the gathering of tourism ministers, along with their respective entourage, will tackle sustainable tourism, defined by UNWTO […]

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Politics

Franchises of Airlines to Be Reviewed – FARIÑAS

  House Majority Leader Rudy Fariñas (1st District, Ilocos Norte) warned two airline companies that Congress will review their franchises if they do not address complaints of costly airfare and delayed flights. “Every week kliyente niyo kami, at ang downtime ko sa PAL siguro weekly nasasayang mga minimum of two to five hours. Tell your […]

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Government

BOI Approved Tourist Accommodation Facilities in Siquijor and Tagaytay – RODOLFO

  The Philippine Board of Investments (BOI) recently approved the Php62.4 million Casa Coco Hotel project of Altipeak Land Development, Inc. and the Php29.1 million Eco Container Hotel of Ecohotels Inc. These projects qualified as tourist accommodation facilities under the current Investments Priorities Plan (IPP). The Department of Tourism (DOT) endorsed the projects for approval […]

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Politics

Wetlands as Bird Sanctuary and Mangrove Haven are Important – VILLAR

  Senator Cynthia Villar stressed the importance of the Las Piñas-Parañaque Critical Habitat and Eco-Tourism Area (LPPCHEA) as a bird sanctuary and mangrove site on the occasion of the 4th anniversary of the habitat’s designation as a Wetland of International Importance. “We don’t have to go out of Metro Manila for a place where we […]

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Travel & Tours

The Top Five Resorts in Camiguin Island

Camiguin may be the second smallest province in the country, but the beauty of the island is second to none. Blessed with an abundance of natural attractions, Camiguin is a must-visit for tourists who need an escape from the stressful life in the Metro. Feel like visiting the place but don’t know where to stay? Here […]