Travel and Tourism
French have ‘growing interest’ in PH: DOT
October 6, 2017, 9:28 am
MANILA -- French tourists continue to have a growing interest in the Philippines, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said, noting there has been a steady rise in the number of tourists visiting the country. Tourism Secretary Wanda Teo made this statement after leading a Philippine delegation to the… Read More
Iloilo, Guimaras to showcase tourist destinations
October 4, 2017, 6:13 pm
ILOILO CITY -- Some 850 tourism officers from the different parts of the country will visit tourism sites in Iloilo City and the island province of Guimaras during their immersion tour on October 5. The immersion tour, which is slated October 4-7, is among the activities that will highlight the… Read More
Visa-free entry to boost PH-Taiwan tourism ties
September 30, 2017, 9:55 am
MANILA -- Tourist arrivals in Taiwan and the Philippines are expected to double in the next three years following the former’s decision to grant Filipinos a visa-free entry. “We are hoping that the number of tourists between our two countries will double in the next three years,” James… Read More
DOT lures foreign airlines to service PH route
September 28, 2017, 7:28 pm
MANILA -- The Philippines is seeking to attract more foreign carriers to service the Philippines route amid ongoing upgrades of secondary airports to increase capacities for more flights, night schedules and wide-bodied aircraft. Tourism Secretary Wanda Teo made this statement after leading a… Read More
Cebu to host int'l routes forum in 2019
September 28, 2017, 4:15 pm
MANILA -- The island province of Cebu has been selected to host the 2019 edition of Routes Asia, the largest routes development forum in the region, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said. DOT, in a press statement, said that UBM World Routes Brand Director Steven Small confirmed the news at the… Read More
Palawan to spearhead formation of tourism cooperatives
September 27, 2017, 1:32 pm
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan -- The provincial government of Palawan is looking into the possibility of spearheading the formation of cooperatives to maximize expertise, skills and information in the development and marketing of the local tourism industry. Victoria Ladica, cooperative… Read More
Crowned Miss Teen International 2017 to promote Aklan to the world
September 26, 2017, 8:08 pm
BORACAY ISLAND, Aklan -- Boracay-born Kathleen Paton, recently crowned as 2017 Miss Teen International hopes to make Aklan more known to the world. The beauty from Aklan was crowned last September 23 in Bangkok, Thailand. Paton is half-Australian and is currently studying in Australia. Paton in… Read More
11 villages to vie in Pampanga's Giant Lantern Festival
September 25, 2017, 8:16 pm
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga-- Eleven villages will compete at this year's Giant Lantern Festival (GLF) to be held on December 16 at the Robinsons Starmills here. This was announced on Monday by GLF 2017 chairperson Gil Cortez during the launching of the 100-day countdown before the most… Read More
Dinagyang tribe to perform in South Korea
September 25, 2017, 8:09 pm
ILOILO CITY -- Tribu Salognon, the champion of this year’s Dinagyang Festival Ati-ati competition, will perform in South Korea’s Anseong Namsadang Baudeogi Festival slated this week. The contingent and members of the Dinagyang Foundation Inc. led by its president Ramon Cua Locsin will leave… Read More
‘Parade of Lights’ to add color to 50th year of Dinagyang fest
September 22, 2017, 6:56 pm
ILOILO CITY -- The parade of floats bedecked with flowers and lights has been added as among the highlights of the 2018 Dinagyang Festival, which also marks the golden year of its annual celebration. Lawyer Raul Anlocotan, who spearheads the event, on Friday said that the parade of lighted floats… Read More
DOT reviving program to boost expat arrivals
September 20, 2017, 1:29 pm
MANILA -- An incentive program to attract more Filipino balikbayans or expatriates to revisit the Philippines will be making a comeback under the Duterte administration next month, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said Tuesday. Introduced by former DOT Secretary Mina Gabor in 1994, the Bring Home a… Read More
Sports Illustrated to feature PH beaches in next cover photo
September 20, 2017, 1:22 pm
MANILA -- Philippines beaches will be welcoming top models, photographers, and other staff of American sports magazine Sports Illustrated next month. Department of Tourism (DOT) Undersecretary for Media Affairs Kat de Castro said that this comes after Sports Illustrated has chosen to feature the… Read More
Fort Santiago, other Intramuros spots 'open house' on Sept. 23-24
September 19, 2017, 5:15 pm
MANILA -- Certain areas in Intramuros such as Fort Santiago, Baluarte de San Diego, and Casa Manila will offer free visitor admission this weekend (September 23 and 24) in celebration of World Tourism Day. “We will be opening up Intramuros for the public this weekend. On September 23 and 24, the… Read More
Top Chinese tour operator mulls charter flights to Palawan, Bohol
September 19, 2017, 3:34 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Tuesday announced that one of the biggest Chinese tour operators, Hanglu Group, mulls mounting charter flights to Puerto Princesa, Palawan and Bohol by next year. DOT Undersecretary for Tourism Development Planning Benito Bengzon Jr. said Hanglu… Read More
Coron resort earns 2017 TripAdvisor certificate of excellence
September 1, 2017, 6:14 pm
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan -- Club Paradise, a luxury private island resort in Coron, is proud to have earned a TripAdvisor’ 2017 Certificate of Excellence anew. In a statement on Friday, Club Paradise Palawan hotel manager Joegil Escobar said the breathtaking resort, now on its seventh year,… Read More
Palawan underground river in CNN’s '50 Natural Wonders'
August 31, 2017, 6:41 pm
MANILA -- A US-based travel site has included the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River in Palawan in its "Natural Wonders" list. The Subterranean River was ranked 30th on the updated list of 50 natural wonders of CNN Travel, the travel vertical site of US news channel, CNN. “Nominated as one of… Read More
DOT set to reopen Toronto office next year
August 29, 2017, 7:14 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Tourism (DOT) is set to reopen its office in Toronto, Canada by 2018, a Tourism official said Tuesday. DOT Director for Public Affairs and Advocacy Czarina Zara-Loyola made this announcement after the recent visit of Secretary Wanda Teo to Toronto to attend the… Read More
Romblon gears up for biggest Mimaropa festival
August 28, 2017, 6:11 pm
MANILA -- The island-province of Romblon is set to prove that it is more than just the "Marble Capital of the Philippines" as it plays host to the biggest festival in the region this November. Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Wanda Teo made this statement urging tourists to visit the province… Read More
PH tapestry turns heads in Canada
August 26, 2017, 11:27 am
MANILA -- Ibaloi fabric, Abaca, Piña, T’nalak, Inaul, Yakan, Mindanao Silk and Pis Syabit are only some of the fabrics expected to turn heads in a Philippine tapestry fashion collection in Canada this week. Organized by the Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) and its marketing arm, the… Read More
DOT to expand visa upon approval for Indian tourists
August 23, 2017, 10:35 am
MANILA -- The Department of Tourism (DOT) is eyeing to expand the Visa upon Approval (VUA) policy for Indian nationals as it seeks to further increase tourist arrivals in the country. DOT Undersecretary Rolando Canizal said the agency is aiming for 100,000 Indian tourists to visit the Philippines… Read More
