Travel and Tourism
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
Frasco promises 'inclusive' tourism for Muslim Filipinos
July 9, 2022, 6:33 pm
MANILA – Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco on Saturday vowed inclusive and sustainable tourism as the country's Muslim community observes Eid'l Adha (Feast of Sacrifice). Frasco earlier said she will help develop and promote Mindanao as a tourist destination. On June 7, she met with DOT… Read More
Tourism chief kicks off 'listening tours' in Visayas, Mindanao
July 8, 2022, 3:15 pm
CEBU CITY – Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco urged the agency's regional offices in the Visayas and Mindanao to continuously reach out to local government units (LGUs) and stakeholders to ensure the alignment of tourism development initiatives. In the first leg of… Read More
'Baragatan' in Palawan: Rising from 'Odette', pandemic
July 5, 2022, 4:35 pm
MANILA – Palawan, over the past two years, was struck not only by one but two crises -- the devastating pandemic that halted its tourism activities and the catastrophic Typhoon Odette that battered its towns last December. For the most of 2020 and 2021, it either only accepted tourists under a… Read More
Domestic travels reach over 37M last year: DOT
June 28, 2022, 7:23 pm
MANILA – Domestic tourism continues to rise from the pandemic slump with local trips in 2021 reaching 37.27 million. Based on the latest data presented by the Department of Tourism (DOT) on Tuesday, these figures are 38.16 percent higher than the 26.98 million recorded in 2020. While domestic… Read More
Incoming DOT chief vows to forge stronger links with LGUs
June 27, 2022, 4:52 pm
MANILA – Incoming Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco promised to be a "listening secretary" that values the inputs of local government units when creating national policies related to tourism and destinations under their jurisdictions. In a speech, Frasco underscored the importance of strong… Read More
Cebu Pacific to resume Brunei flights on July 23
June 24, 2022, 7:17 pm
MANILA – Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific (CEB) announced Friday the resumption of flights between Manila and Brunei starting July 23. According to CEB spokesperson Carmina Romero, the carrier halted these flights in 2020 due to the pandemic lockdown. "We are ramping up our network. That's part of… Read More
Catanduanes to upgrade tourist guides' industry skills
June 21, 2022, 8:22 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – The Catanduanes Provincial Tourism Office will hold a nine-day eco-tour guide training for the Abihao Point tour guide association to improve their interpretative skills in nature guiding. In a phone interview on Tuesday, Carmel Bonifacio Garcia, Catanduanes tourism officer, said… Read More
Duterte confers Order of Lapu-Lapu on DOT exec
June 21, 2022, 6:52 pm
MANILA – Department of Tourism (DOT) Undersecretary Woodrow C. Maquiling Jr. received the Order of Lapu-Lapu with the Rank of Kamagi personally conferred by President Rodrigo Duterte at the Malacañan Palace on June 15. The Order of Lapu-Lapu is a national order of merit conferred by a… Read More
DOT positions New Clark City as premier tourism investment hub
June 14, 2022, 4:06 pm
MANILA – The Department of Tourism (DOT) is rooting on the development of the Clark Freeport Zone (CFZ) and the New Clark City in order to further boost the recovery of the country’s tourism industry. During the first Central Luzon Tourism Investment Summit and Business Exchange (CLTISBEX)… Read More
Cebu Pacific to add more Dubai, Singapore flights in July
June 14, 2022, 2:39 pm
MANILA -- Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific (CEB) is adding more flights between Manila and Singapore, as well as Dubai in July. The once daily flight to Singapore will be increased to twice daily starting July 1. Manila to Singapore will be scheduled at 5:35 a.m., and 8:30 p.m., while return flights… Read More
