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Amid reports that the novel coronavirus (2019-nCOV) is now in the country, Senator Dick Gordon has proposed that separate lanes be made in all ports for travelers who are coming in from China for them to be properly screened for possible infection with the deadly virus. “Dapat ‘yung ating airports, kapag napadaan ka o galing […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) is now working closely with the Department of Transportation (DOTr) on the possibility of funding the development of several airports in the country by equipping them with night-rating capabilities. DOT Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat said the department, through the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA), is set to approve in […]
The African Swine Fever (ASF) virus has been detected in cans of Sky Dragon luncheon meat which were brought in from Hong Kong last March 25 and were confiscated at the Clark International Airport in Clark field, Pampanga from a returning Filipino. According to Dr. Rachel R. Azul, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) of the […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has partnered with the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to develop at least 85 airports across the country to promote tourism growth. “We are talking about developing our airports so that we have more capacity to receive flights from other destinations and accommodate more tourists to the country,” Tourism Undersecretary Arturo […]
Senator Dick Gordon said the latest incident at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) which caused delay and cancellation of flights merely drove home the need to fast-track the reopening of the Subic Bay International Airport (SBIA). “Airports are the country’s doorway to tourism, trade and investment. Thus, when flights are delayed or cancelled, it […]