Travel and Tourism
PH envoy invites Japanese tourists as Narita-Clark route resumes
April 19, 2023, 5:20 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Embassy in Japan urged Japanese nationals to visit Philippine destinations as Cebu Pacific resumes its Narita-Cebu vice versa routes. On top of various destinations that range from nature to sun and beach, Philippine Ambassador to Japan Mylene Garcia Albano said the… Read More
No evidence spill hit Puerto Galera; still open to tourists: DOT
April 18, 2023, 7:49 pm
MANILA – The Department of Tourism (DOT) said the joint report on the quality of waters in Puerto Galera indicates "no direct link" or evidence that the popular dive destination has been affected by the oil spill from the sunken MT Princess Empress last February. In a Malacañang presser on… Read More
Catanduanes logs 54K tourist arrivals during Lent
April 18, 2023, 2:04 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – Almost 54,000 local and foreign tourists visited the island province of Catanduanes during the observance of Holy Week early this month. In an interview on Monday, Carmel Garcia, Catanduanes Tourism Office chief, said the tourist influx of 48,466 same-day visitors and 4,893… Read More
'Panaad' fest showcase of NegOcc's rich culture – Frasco
April 17, 2023, 8:46 pm
BACOLOD CITY – Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco of the Department of Tourism (DOT) has expressed support in promoting tourism development in Negros Occidental province as she lauded the return of the Panaad sa Negros Festival after a three-year hiatus on Monday afternoon. "I'm very grateful to… Read More
Senator, tourism chief laud ‘Suroy-Suroy’ in Cebu islands
April 17, 2023, 7:34 pm
CEBU CITY – Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco and Senator Robin Padilla joined the Cebu Capitol-organized tour Suroy-Suroy Sugbo in the Camotes group of islands over the weekend. Governor Gwendolyn Garcia on Monday said 132 personnel from the DOT, led by Frasco,… Read More
Albay town eyes subterranean cave as new tourism site
April 14, 2023, 5:59 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – A new potential tourism area in Camalig town in Albay province is being planned to be developed by the Municipal Tourism and Cultural Heritage Office (MTCHO). In an interview on Friday, Tim Florece, spokesperson of the local government unit (LGU) of Camalig, said with a gross area… Read More
South Korea reclaims spot as PH top foreign tourist source
April 14, 2023, 12:51 pm
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu – South Korea is again the Philippines' top source of foreign visitors so far this year. Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco bared this on Thursday when she greeted a batch of 300 travelers from South Korea at the Mactan-Cebu International Airport. The travelers are members… Read More
Tourism chief dives in oil spill-free Puerto Galera
April 13, 2023, 10:30 am
PUERTO GALERA, Oriental Mindoro – Department of Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco went scuba diving in Puerto Galera town, a popular dive spot in Oriental Mindoro, on Wednesday to show support for the tropical paradise which remains open for tourism. Frasco, who sits as chair of the Philippine… Read More
Quirino mulls travel tie-up with PHILTOA
April 12, 2023, 9:10 pm
MANILA – Quirino province is looking to team up with one of the country’s largest tour operators group to position its adventure and nature tourism as a great alternative for domestic and foreign travelers visiting the North. Speaking before the Philippine Tour Operators Association (PHILTOA)… Read More
PH to stage 3rd leg of tourism job fair in May
April 6, 2023, 5:38 pm
MANILA – The Philippine government will stage the third leg of its tourism job fair in May 2023, the Department of Tourism (DOT) announced Thursday. The DOT has yet to provide specific dates but said it will coincide with its 50th anniversary on May 11. As of April 6, the Trabaho, Turismo,… Read More
Filipino-themed interiors welcome tourists at NAIA T2
April 5, 2023, 11:42 am
MANILA – Solihiya panels, wooden couches, and decors distinctly Filipino will welcome departing and arriving travelers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 2 (NAIA T2). The refurbishing is a joint initiative of the Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Department of Transportation… Read More
Traveling museum: Nayong Pilipino brings rare artifacts to Tarlac
April 2, 2023, 6:14 pm
MANILA— Museumgoers or travelers just passing by Tarlac are in for a treat as Nayong Pilipino Foundation (NPF) dusts off a portion of its vast collection of cultural artifacts for a “traveling exhibit” in the province. Curated by Victor Estralla, the “Nayon sa Diwa: Bringing Cultural… Read More
Tarlac offers temporary home for Nayong Pilipino artifacts
March 31, 2023, 9:44 pm
MANILA – Tarlac has offered to temporarily house Nayong Pilipino Foundation’s (NPF) over 3,000 ethnographic artifacts representing the Philippines' history and culture. Tarlac Governor Susan Yap said the province made the offer after learning that the state-run foundation has no permanent… Read More
More than 6K posts up for grabs at DOT-DOLE tourism job fair
March 30, 2023, 7:57 pm
MANILA – More than 6,000 vacancies in the tourism industry await jobseekers as the Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) launch the second leg of “Trabaho, Turismo, Asenso!” Philippine Tourism Job Fair this month. The second leg of the job fair will be… Read More
Buena Komida: Sharing heirloom recipes with the world
March 30, 2023, 7:21 pm
LAOAG CITY – Apart from its natural wonders and heritage sites, Ilocos Norte is also famous for its local cuisines served in its restaurants and food spots that keep both tourists and balikbayans coming back. One such up-and-coming restaurant is the newly-opened “Buena Komida,” which sits… Read More
Tour operators, hotels group tie up to boost inbound travel
March 28, 2023, 6:31 pm
MANILA – Two of the country’s biggest tourism groups joined forces for a business-to-business fair to boost domestic and inbound tourism. From March 28 to 29, the Philippine Tour Operators Association (PHILTOA) and the Hotel Sales and Marketing Association (HSMA) would host 87 sellers and 105… Read More
DOT: Puerto Galera remains open to tourists
March 28, 2023, 4:01 pm
MANILA – Puerto Galera, one of Mindoro’s top travel destinations, continues to accept tourists and remains free of oil spill, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said. Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco said the municipal government of Puerto Galera confirmed that the area “remains negative of… Read More
DOT: Bicol ready to welcome visitors this summer
March 27, 2023, 6:41 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – The Department of Tourism in Bicol (DOT-5) has assured local and foreign tourists that summer destinations and different establishments in the region are now ready to welcome and serve visitors. In a phone interview on Monday, DOT-5 Regional Director Herbie Aguas said they have… Read More
Visa reforms to accommodate more Chinese, Indian tourists
March 25, 2023, 9:51 pm
MANILA – The Department of Tourism (DOT) is working with other government agencies to ease entry for tourist source markets, particularly India and China. At a high-level convergence meeting on Friday, Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco discussed with the heads of the Bureau of Immigration, and… Read More
US sees ‘history tourism’ attracting more Americans to PH
March 24, 2023, 3:32 pm
MANILA – The United States Embassy in Manila sees “history tourism” attracting more American tourists to the Philippines. The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Friday said US Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson posited this tourism product's potentials during a meeting with Tourism… Read More
