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The country’s world-famous marine life will once again take the spotlight during the Anilao Underwater Shootout (AUS), slated in Anilao, Batangas, on December 1- 5. This was announced by Tourism Secretary Berna Romulo-Puyat during the Sixth Philippine Deep Blue episode organized by DOT and Dive Philippines, showcasing the country’s readiness to welcome back dive tourists […]
Domestic tourists can now have anti-COVID swab tests for free. This was announced by the Department of Tourism (DOT) as it rolled out a new phase of its financial subsidy, through the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB), to boost its domestic tourism recovery program. Under the subsidy, a total of 350 applicants per day will be granted free […]
As Intramuros reopens its sites, museums, and indoor attractions, thereby providing the public with an alternative and safer venue for leisurely activity, the Intramuros Administration (IA) made accessible its open-air sites as venues for morning exercises exclusively for the vulnerable population starting October 30. “We wish to give our fellow Filipinos, especially those who belong […]
To advance their careers in the dive industry, 22 freelance community guides from Mabini and Calatagan in Batangas recently completed the Anilao Dive Guide Training and Certification Program initiated by the Department of Tourism (DOT). The four-day activity, held from September 28 to October 1, was spearheaded by the Office of Product and Market Development (OPMD) […]
Senator Grace Poe urged the Department of Tourism to ensure health facilities are within standard in tourist destinations to make people feel safe and confident to travel. “In all areas in our country, ideally, there should really be basic health facilities that can address the needs of the people. We’ve heard stories of tourists going […]
The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines, the marketing and promotions arm of the Department of Tourism (DOT), concluded its 2nd Tourism & Technology Forum with 2,620 registered delegates for the 2-day event. Discussions on “Digital Content Marketing: The Art of Story Telling” by TeamAsia’s Chief Storyteller Bea Lim, “5 Traveler Trends to Watch Out For” […]
Tourism workers of Rizal were vaccinated against COVID-19 in a joint effort by the Department of Tourism (DOT) and local officials to resuscitate the tourism industry in CALABARZON region, which recorded the highest number of arrivals before the pandemic. A target total of 13,194 tourism workers in the Rizal province will be inoculated following proceedings […]
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 […]
“The Department of Tourism (DOT) stands squarely behind the call of President Duterte to shorten the quarantine period for fully vaccinated travelers. This is a crucial step towards the eventual resumption of international travel once our borders reopen, leading to the recovery of the pandemic-hit sector,” Tourism Secretary Berna Romulo-Puyat said. Romulo-Puyat said that the […]
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 […]