Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco honored Lapu-Lapu, the Philippines’ first hero, as she delivered the keynote address at the 502nd Kadaugan sa Mactan at Liberty Shrine, Lapu-Lapu City, island of Mactan, Cebu recently. The event is observed annually every 27th of April, in honor of Lapu-Lapu and his men, who valiantly fought […]
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Senator Robin Padilla is encouraging tourists to visit Cebu’s Camotes Island, after visiting it recently upon the invitation of Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia. Padilla took part in the activities of “Suroy Suroy Sugbo” in Camotes Island, the second phase of the provincial government’s tourism flagship program. “Ito po ay ang ikalawang yugto na bahagi ng […]
Seeing South Korea as an important tourism source market and driver for travel and tourism growth for the Philippines, the Department of Tourism (DOT) hosted welcome rites for the record 1400 delegation of incentive travelers from Korea upon their arrival at the Mactan Cebu International Airport (MCIA) in Lapu-Lapu City. Leading the initiative to greet […]
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) continuously intensifies its efforts in building healthy and resilient communities through its developmental programs and services. In line with this initiative, PRC Chairman and CEO Dick Gordon, Secretary General Dr. Gwendolyn Pang, together with the President and CEO of the Canadian Red Cross Conrad Sauve and Asia Pacific Region Head […]
Senator Bong Go, known for his firm commitment to providing better healthcare services to the Filipino people, attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a new Super Health Center in Barangay Lagtang in Talisay City, Cebu. Go expressed enthusiasm for the establishment of the new health facility, emphasizing that the center will provide much-needed […]
The Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is taking steps to reverse the damage brought by the improper waste disposal on the Goyong River in Cebu province after its waters turned “milky white” recently. EMB Director William Cuñado said DENR-Region 7 is already “coordinating with the concerned individuals and […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) applauded the naming of the country’s three island destinations among “The 25 Best Islands in the World” by the New York-based travel magazine Travel + Leisure (T+L). Boracay Island featuring its postcard-perfect sunset ranked 9th in the T+L World’s Best Island list, followed by Palawan at 11th with a photo […]
FRASCO TO BRING LGU PERSPECTIVE TO DOT
Incoming Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco will bank on her extensive local government experience and perspective to make the country’s tourism industry “a major pillar” for economic recovery and resiliency. Frasco made the pronouncement as she visited the DOT Central Office in Makati—where she received a warm welcome from the Department’s employees and officials who committed […]
Senator Sonny Angara called on the national government and Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia to sit down for a dialogue to iron out their differences on the enforcement of the mask mandate. Angara said he understands Garcia’s sentiments over the issue, saying Cebu is a province that is dependent on tourism income. “Naiintindihan ko yung point ni governor in […]
The Lapu-Lapu City government will be distributing thousands of pesos in cash prizes to residents who have completed the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination doses during its 61st Charter Day on June 17, the mayor said. The historical city reached the desired 80-percent population protection in December last year. “Achieving herd immunity would not have been […]