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The Philippines is seeking the support of Korean tourism players in its effort to ramp up the promotion of the country as a safe and fun destination in the new normal. Tourism Secretary Berna Romulo-Puyat led the Department of Tourism (DOT) delegation to Korea recently, and met with Korean tour operators like Kyowon KRT, Modu […]
As Baguio City opened its doors once again to tourists with the belated celebration of the Panagbenga Festival, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) provided emergency medical services (EMS). Instead of the usual February celebration, the city opted to hold the world-renowned festival during the whole month of March 2022 due to COVID-19 restrictions on mobility […]
Senator Nancy Binay urged the Department of Tourism to provide all the necessary promotional, training or financial support to all tourism-ready sites as travel restrictions are continually being eased. According to Binay, the DOT should start enabling the tourism industry by extending marketing support to recover market share, bring back visitor confidence and awareness, rebuild […]
The congressional representative of Samar province welcomed the resumption of the Cebu-Calbayog flights of Cebu Pacific airlines after two years of pandemic hiatus. Samar First District Representative Edgar Mary Sarmiento said the return of flights to Calbayog City will boost their local tourism industry. “I am very grateful that they have heard and accepted my […]
Amid a global pandemic, the Baguio Flower Festival or Panagbenga 2022 still managed to attract 45,000 tourists during its last weekend alone, much to the delight of the city government. The local government is happy with the result of the Panagbenga 2022 or the Baguio Flower Festival that opened on March 6 and ended on […]
As Philippine tourism moves towards its much-anticipated recovery, the Department of Tourism (DOT) joined hands with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) to beef up security in tourist destinations across the country. Tourism Development Planning Undersecretary Woodrow Maquiling, Jr. represented Tourism Secretary Berna Romulo-Puyat, who was on official business, […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) bared better industry numbers in terms of foreign tourist arrivals–hitting the 100,000 mark–as COVID-19-related restrictions are further eased in the country. According to data generated from the One Health Pass (OHP), inbound visitor arrivals to the Philippines have now reached 102,031 as of March 16, a high note for the […]
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Roger Mercado led the inauguration of Boracay Circumferential Road’s third phase, which saw the opening of another newly concreted and widened 1.4-kilometer road. “Through the P140-million project along the portion of the Boracay Circumferential Road, locals and tourists now find a better connection between the island’s two […]
Senator Migz Zubiri is batting for Bayanihan 3 to help micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and the tourism sector affected by the pandemic. Zubiri, who visited Antique province recently, said once reelected, he would sponsor a bill for the release of the Bayanihan 3 in the amount of P10 billion to P20 billion as […]
An access road constructed by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) now ensures a safer and more convenient travel to Maticdum Falls in Tandag City, Surigao del Sur. “With Maticdum Falls accessible only by foot, the newly-paved road will ease travel for both locals and visitors and better promote the miniature waterfall as […]