The Lanzones Festival in the island province of Camiguin officially reopened after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The provincial government launched the 2nd Camiguin Divefest Underwater Photo Contest, one of the festival’s highlights. Provincial Tourism Officer Candice Dael said festival events such as the photo contest were also supported by the Department […]
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At least P122 million were spent in the coronavirus diseases 2019 (COVID-19) response in 2021 in the province of Camiguin.During the State of the Province Address, Governor Jurdin Jesus Romualdo said the amount was pooled through the combined efforts of the provincial government and the Office of Camiguin Representative Xavier Jesus Romualdo. “Our pandemic response […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT), along with the local government unit (LGU) of Camiguin, vaccinated its tourism workers to further boost recovery prospects of the industry in time for its reopening this coming October 25. This will also be the province’s first time opening to visitors since the pandemic started. Tourism Secretary Berna Romulo-Puyat expressed […]
Camiguin province has launched its own “pandemic response playbook” as it is poised to gradually reopen its tourism industry amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. As one of the provinces with the least number of COVID-19 cases, Camiguin has been preparing for the reopening of its tourist destinations once the national government decides to allow […]
The province of Camiguin is using online platforms, such as TikTok and vlogging (video blogging) to celebrate its 41st Lanzones Festival which aims to promote local tourism.Governor Jurdin Jesus Romualdo said the public is invited to participate in the festival’s online launch. Among the four-day festival’s major online activities is the Handurawan Online Photo Contest, which […]
Keen on attracting the growing dive tourism market, the first-ever dive festival in the south was launched in Camiguin, the northern tip of Mindanao, indicating the province and the region’s readiness to accommodate divers. Bo Mancao, a Cebu-based international dive photographer, said “a couple more years” and the volcanic island could position itself as a […]
How many pounds, or kilograms for that matter, did you gain over the holidays? The holidays have just ended and most of us are still at our binge-eating sprees. We have grown accustomed to eating lots of yummy food over the season that it seems impossible to just stop. Now, of course, with us moving […]
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 […]