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The inclusion of the Philippines’ top tourist destinations in the 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards of the prestigious Condé Nast Traveler (CNT) magazine is a testament to the hard work of the tourist industry “to strengthen our position as a top-of-mind destination” for international travelers. The Department of Tourism (DOT) made this statement as three of […]
Concerned with the conservation and preservation of a city in Cebu and a municipality in Ilocos Sur, the Senate approved on third and final reading two local bills declaring them as heritage zones. Approved were House Bill Nos. 5644 and 7927. The measures seek to declare Carcar City in Cebu and San Vicente in Ilocos […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) hailed the provincial government of Samar for its efforts in vaccinating the province’s tourism frontliners, providing additional support to the Department’s drive for the same. Tourism Secretary Berna Romulo-Puyat expressed her gratitude towards the Samar local government and its key officials for their commitment and initiative to protect their constituents. […]
More tourists are expected to visit San Fabian Beach in Pangasinan once the lockdown eases with the completion of a new access road project. Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Mark Villar commended DPWH Pangasinan 2nd District Engineer Edita Manuel for the swift construction of a 1.3-lane kilometer access road project that now […]
With the easing of restrictions for leisure travel, the Department of Tourism (DOT) and video-making and sharing app TikTok have collaborated once again for a campaign that celebrates the beauty of the country’s islands through #GandaMoPinas. DOT’s previous collaboration with TikTok, the #SarapMagingPinoy challenge in-app garnered over 700 video entries with over 70 million video […]
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Berna Romulo-Puyat announced the reopening of Rizal Park and three sites in Intramuros namely Fort Santiago, Baluarte de San Diego and Plaza San Luis under limited capacity and shortened operating hours. Starting on September 16, Rizal Park will be open from 5:00 A.M. to 9:00 A.M. with a maximum capacity […]
The House of Representatives has approved three legislative proposals declaring key tourist attractions in Samar as eco-tourism destinations. Samar 2nd District Representative Sharee Ann Tan said the bills have been approved by House members in the third and final reading and transmitted to the Senate. The three House-approved measures seek to develop and preserve as […]
While it has greatly affected the local tourism industry, the ongoing pandemic should not be an excuse for not pursuing sustainability, Tourism Secretary Berna Romulo-Puyat said during the virtual recognition of Women Champions of Sustainability hosted by The Conrad Manila. Romulo-Puyat added that sustainability, in fact, is critical in establishing the tourism industry of the […]
Local government officials in key areas of Eastern Visayas said tourists are welcome to visit the region as long as they will strictly adhere to health protocols to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Tacloban City Mayor Alfred Romualdez said the region offers a lot of experience for people bored of year-long […]
The Department of Tourism’s vaccination program for tourism workers continued with the vaccine rollout of 2,000 anti-COVID doses covering both first and second dose of 1,000 active tourism frontliners at the city of San Fernando, Pampanga. The Department’s Region 3 office and the provincial government of Pampanga partnered with SM Pampanga to conduct the vaccine rollout, […]