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Local officials and residents in Ilocos Sur were elated as they welcomed the inauguration of the expanded Salomague Port in Cabugao town, poised to become one of the country’s cruise ports. If not because of the pandemic, Ilocos Sur Representative Deogracias Victor Savellano said the newly improved port could have hosted a number of international […]
Beach resorts and other tourism establishments in the town of Glan in Sarangani province have reopened to tourists after being shuttered due to a spike in COVID-19 cases in the area. Glan Mayor Vivien Yap said resorts and hotels in the area are now allowed to resume operations, subject to strict compliance with the general […]
In celebration of World Environment Month this June, the Department of Tourism (DOT) reiterated the need for tourists to educate themselves on sustainable interaction with marine wildlife. “Observing marine wildlife in its natural habitat is incredibly fulfilling and quite an experience you cannot forget,” said Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat. “Irresponsible interaction with marine wildlife […]
Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia expects more groups and companies joining the “Suroy-Suroy Sugbo” package tours, seeing this as a way to revive the local tourism industry. Suroy-Suroy is the banner tourism program of the provincial government which started in 2005. Garcia made such a call in this town during the three-day escapade of the Philippine […]
A three-day food fair and bazaar showcasing the city of Batac’s products are being exhibited at the second floor of the Batac Riverside Empanadaan to re-stimulate the local economy amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Open to all small entrepreneurs with registered and non-registered businesses, organizers said at least 25 slots were allotted for […]
Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark Villar announced that more tourists can enjoy their visit to Mt. Atugo and other tourism destinations in Ifugao with the improvement of the Lagawe-Hingyon Road in the province. “The reduced travel time and improved accessibility between Lagawe and Hingyon is expected to provide tourism boost and growth of industries […]
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat said her department is focusing on domestic tourism over international tourism amid the ongoing pandemic. Romulo-Puyat said the DOT registered more domestic tourists with 110 million in the past year as compared to the international tourists with just 8.2 million. Romulo-Puyat said they are also encouraging island destinations […]
The Provincial Government of Sorsogon, through the Sorsogon Provincial Tourism, Culture and Arts Office (SPTCAO) is applying for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Global Geopark Seal for Bulusan Volcano Natural Park. Already, the SPTCAO is finalizing the requirements needed to have the Bulasan Volcano Natural Park be an addition to the 169 […]
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed the construction of a 1.68-kilometer access road leading to Maddela Eco-Park in the town of Maddela, Province of Quirino. Citing a report from DPWH Regional Office 2 Director Loreta Malaluan, Secretary Mark Villar said that the P100-million access road project covers the concrete cement paving […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) and video making and sharing app Tiktok introduced its newest campaign, #SarapMagingPinoy, to encourage locals to celebrate Filipino pride by sharing treasured dishes from all over the country and promote a renewed interest and love for local cuisines. The campaign has been received positively by TikTok users, garnering more than 35 million […]