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The Department of Tourism (DOT), together with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), is set to inspect Baguio City and prepare for its rehabilitation. Under the initiative, Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat will visit Burnham Park, Wright Park, Mines View Park, Baguio City’s sewage […]
A new mobile application featuring the iconic dishes of Metro Manila has been unveiled as part of the bid by the Department of Tourism (DOT) to promote the evolving food tourism in the National Capital Region (NCR). The app called “MyMetroManila,” which is available on Google Play Store, serves as a guide not only to […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has assured foreign visitors that the Philippines remains safe to tourists as there is coordination between the tourism department and local law enforcement agencies. The assurance was given by Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat following the reported kidnapping incidents in the country mostly involving Chinese nationals involved in Philippine Offshore Gaming […]
Visiting athletes and delegates in the Philippines can now access the newly launched tourism webpage for Southeast Asian (SEA) Games visitors, the Department of Tourism (DOT) has announced. The tourism microsite (philippines.travel/seagames2019) will help SEA Games visitors — both foreign and local, to explore the country while keeping abreast on SEA Games information. Featured in […]
The Philippines continues to secure strong tourism ties with South Korea, with the signing of the Implementation Program on Tourism Cooperation between the two countries held at the Westin Chosun Hotel in Busan. “For nine years now, (South) Korea is undisputed in its position as the top source market of the Philippines. With this renewed […]
The Philippine government’s efforts in rehabilitating world-renowned island resort Boracay continue to get praises as the prestigious Japan Tourism Awards (JTA) feted the Department of Tourism (DOT). The award-giving body has cited the “socially advanced initiatives” of the DOT in the rehabilitation project by taking a high risk of closing the island resort and pursuing […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Ministry of Tourism of the Republic of India have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to encourage bilateral cooperation between the Philippines and India in the areas of tourism, trade, and hospitality. Signing the document were DOT Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat and Ambassador of India to the Philippines […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT), its attached agencies, and Smart Communications signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) on the provision of free Wi-Fi internet access in Intramuros and Rizal Park in Manila. In partnership with the DOT’s Intramuros Administration (IA) and National Parks Development Committee (NPDC), Smart and its technology partner, InnoPub Media, will install […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) unveiled six immersive photo pod installations of Philippine destinations at the SM City San Lazaro, as part of its nationwide caravan for the “Malling is More Fun in the Philippines” campaign to encourage shoppers to visit domestic travel destinations. In her speech, Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat said the agency considers […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) formally partnered with Guide to the Philippines, an e-commerce site, in launching its official travel booking system, featuring DOT-accredited tour operators and establishments. The booking site, which can be accessed at https://guidetothephilippines.ph, was introduced alongside the new Philippine tourism website philippines.travel. During the signing of the memorandum of agreement with Guide to […]