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The Department of Tourism (DOT) has assured that tourism frontline service personnel are included in the priority group in the country’s vaccination program against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). “It is, indeed, critical for our frontliners, especially those who continue to man our ports of entry and those who serve at accommodation establishments that have been […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has pledged to continuously promote Laguna as a fun, safe, and sustainable tourist destination with the help of the province’s local government units (LGUs) and private sector. “I like to say that tourism is everybody’s business, as all sectors of society reap benefits when tourism thrives in a responsible and […]
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat said the Philippines is willing to tie-up with neighboring countries to create “international travel bubbles” that would allow for international travel and tourism amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Romulo-Puyat said these international travel bubbles would demand strict enforcement of health and safety protocols through the establishment of proper infrastructure […]
Locals and tourists are now enjoying a newly-paved 1.38-kilometer, 2-lane road which leads to several tourist destinations in the coastal area of Aloguinsan, Cebu Province. Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark Villar said the completed tourism road project in convergence with the Department of Tourism (DOT) involves the construction of Barangay Malolos-Barili-Kantabugon Road which is […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) reminded all hotels in areas under general community quarantine to secure a certificate to operate as staycation hotels first before accepting guests checking in for leisure. This came after City Garden Grand Hotel in Makati City was flagged recently for accepting overnight guests when it is being used as a […]
More tourists are expected to visit Mt. Natib in Orani, Bataan with the ongoing improvement of an access road leading to the famous hiking destination. “As the country’s tourism is slowly easing to normal to aid national recovery, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is also fast-tracking the concreting of the Mulawin-Tala Road going […]
Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat was among the first guests of Ilocos Sur as the province reopened to visitors, this time including those from Metro Manila. Romulo-Puyat was the guest of honor in a ceremony that officially launched the expanded Ridge and Reef Travel Corridor recently. Also in attendance were Ilocos Sur Governor Ryan Luis Singson, […]
A farm village will soon be put up in the province of Nueva Ecija to boost its agricultural and tourism sectors. Governor Aurelio Umali said the concept of the project is to promote the various agricultural programs of the provincial government while at the same time become a tourism destination. “Ang aking hangarin ay makapagpatayo […]
The provincial government of Davao Oriental has formally turned over to the municipality of Tarragona the newly completed Urban Greening and Landscaping Development Project. Governor Nelson Dayanghirang led the turn-over ceremony of Tarragona town’s new landmark that is being touted as a new tourism come-on and an impressive gateway to the province’s first district. The […]
The Asaklat “Lakab” Cave will soon be recognized as one of the many hidden tourism treasures of Quirino Province once the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) completes paving the road going to the site located in the municipality of Nagtipunan. “Nagtipunan is truly bestowed with vast natural resources, hence, one of the DOT-DPWH […]