Travel and Tourism
DOT, DOTr in talks to improve PH air, sea ports
August 9, 2022, 6:12 pm
MANILA – The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Department of Transportation (DOTr) are set to create a technical working group to further improve the country's air and sea ports. The creation of the group was approved during Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco’s meeting with Transportation… Read More
DOT to strengthen Filipino Brand of Service
August 6, 2022, 2:33 pm
MANILA – Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco bared Thursday the Department of Tourism (DOT)’s immediate plans to facilitate an interagency technical working group (TWG) which seeks to strengthen the capacity of micro-entrepreneurs such as food vendors to provide quality tourism services.… Read More
DOT, Bohol probe ‘overpriced' seafood in Virgin Island
August 2, 2022, 10:26 pm
MANILA – The Department of Tourism (DOT) is in touch with Bohol province over the alleged overpricing of seafood by vendors at Virgin Island in Panglao. In a statement Tuesday night, Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco said this is a matter that DOT "takes seriously especially as it concerns the… Read More
IA on skeleton workforce after Comelec building fire
August 1, 2022, 9:15 am
MANILA – The Intramuros Administration (IA) will implement a skeleton workforce on Monday to ensure the safety of personnel and visitors following the fire that hit Palacio del Gobernador where its office is located. In a statement Sunday night, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said the IA office… Read More
The Pangasinan Nomad: unofficial tourism ambassador
July 31, 2022, 5:49 pm
CALASIAO, Pangasinan – Before the vlogger and Tiktok era, The Pangasinan Nomad page was the primary source of information on where and what to explore in the province of Pangasinan. The Pangasinan Nomad with over 24,000 followers at present is the personal blog page of Rodolfo Manandeg Jr. of… Read More
Cultural, heritage sites severely damaged by quake: DOT
July 28, 2022, 9:15 am
MANILA – The Department of Tourism (DOT) has reported severe damage to cultural and heritage sites in several parts of northern Luzon following the powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake that rocked Abra on July 27.In a statement sent Wednesday night, Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco ordered DOT's… Read More
Legazpi's refurbished Kalayaan Park seen to draw more visitors
July 27, 2022, 4:28 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – After seven months of refurbishing and sprucing up, another tourism-oriented project is now open to the public and is anticipated to draw more visitors to this city. The Kalayaan Park (Freedom Park) is a 1.3-hectare area located in Barangay Gogon that showcases state-of-the-art… Read More
Gov't eyes incentivizing sustainable tourism practices
July 26, 2022, 3:06 pm
MANILA – The Department of Tourism (DOT) is looking at the possibility of incentivizing sustainable tourism practices. In a post-State of the Nation Address forum on Tuesday, Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco sought the introduction of incentives for tourism stakeholders who she said would be… Read More
Airlines welcome Marcos plan to build more int'l airports
July 26, 2022, 11:14 am
MANILA – Local carriers on Monday welcomed President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s plan to upgrade the airports and build more international airports in the country. In his first State of the Nation Address, Marcos said doing so would improve connectivity to strategic locations. Further,… Read More
Over 650K tourists visit Aurora in first half of 2022
July 21, 2022, 5:26 pm
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – The number of tourist arrivals in the province of Aurora reached over 650,000 in the first half of this year. Data from the Aurora Tourism Office showed that a total of 653,054 tourists visited the province from January to June, an indication that the province's… Read More
DOT supports Nat'l Museum, offers help in promoting museums
July 21, 2022, 4:39 pm
MANILA – Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco on Wednesday affirmed the department’s full support to the National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) during her attendance at the 3rd quarter regular Board of Trustees (BoT) meeting at the National Museum in Manila. During… Read More
Legazpi City tourist arrivals up by 300% from last year
July 20, 2022, 3:33 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – The number of tourist arrivals in this city increased by more than 300 percent this year compared to the same period last year. This, after the City Tourism Office (CTO) officially announced early this year that national and local organizations could already conduct their… Read More
More Manila-Cambodia flights starting September
July 20, 2022, 2:06 pm
MANILA – Passengers of the Philippines will have more options going to Cambodia as flag carrier Philippine Airlines will mount additional flights from Manila beginning September 1. According to the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA), PAL is the only carrier that has a direct flight… Read More
Stargaze, see fireflies glow in Puerto Princesa
July 19, 2022, 3:12 pm
MANILA – Palawan's heavily forested setting has blessed Puerto Princesa, an attraction you can also find in most pristine places in the Philippines, an unmatched view of constellations in the sky and a night with fireflies enchantingly fluttering in the trees. The unique experience is offered at… Read More
Boracay, Palawan and Cebu hailed World's Best Islands
July 16, 2022, 1:31 pm
MANILA – The Department of Tourism (DOT) has lauded 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… Read More
AirAsia PH to resume Bali, Bangkok flights on July 17
July 15, 2022, 6:24 pm
MANILA -- Low-cost carrier AirAsia Philippines on Friday announced the resumption of its services between Manila and Bali, Indonesia, and Bangkok, Thailand, beginning July 17. The carrier had planned to relaunch these routes last April. The resumption, however, got delayed as it depended on the… Read More
DOT urges Bicol LGUs to create 'tourist cops'
July 14, 2022, 3:27 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – The Department of Tourism (DOT) is encouraging local government units (LGUs) in Bicol with top destination sites to create their Tourist-Oriented Police for Community Order and Protection (TOPCOP) to hasten the tourism industry’s recovery from the pandemic. In an interview on… Read More
Boracay's inclusion in TIME's 50 World’s Greatest Places hailed
July 13, 2022, 5:39 pm
MANILA – The Department of Tourism (DOT) hails the inclusion of Boracay Island among TIME's 50 extraordinary destinations to explore in 2022. "The DOT affirms its pride and honor as Boracay Island once again proved its allure as a tourist haven. Such recognition will surely help us attain our… Read More
PH listed among 40 'most beautiful' countries
July 13, 2022, 12:42 pm
MANILA – New York-based Condé Nast Traveler (CNT) has recognized the Philippines' charm once again, listing it as one of the 40 most beautiful countries in the world. The Philippines, joined by South Africa, Canada, Australia, Mexico, and the United States, was cited for the natural attractions… Read More
DOT lauds Cebu-based group’s win in int’l dance tilt
July 12, 2022, 10:08 am
MANILA – The Department of Tourism (DOT) lauds the performance of the Cebu-based Tribu Lumad Basakanon which has recently earned the top spot in the international category of The Powerful Daegu Festival in South Korea. Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco, who hails from Cebu and a Sto.… Read More
