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Siargao hailed as one of Time’s Top 100 world’s greatest places of 2021

by Rosette Adel - July 21, 2021 - 10:03pm

The country’s surfing capital Siargao, once again earned international recognition.

On Eid al-Adha, DOT launches Halal food tourism

by Rosette Adel - July 20, 2021 - 6:02pm

The Department of Tourism on Tuesday launched the Halal Culinary Tourism series coinciding with the celebration of the Islamic festival Eid al-Adha.

DOT throws support to Iloilo gov’t’s bid for ‘Creative City of Gastronomy’ tag from UNESCO

by Rosette Adel - July 17, 2021 - 5:32pm

The Department of Tourism on Saturday backed the bid of the Iloilo City government to be designated a Creative City of Gastronomy by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)...

DOT: 3,000 tourism workers to receive COVID-19 jab

by Rosette Adel - July 7, 2021 - 9:34pm

Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat on Wednesday announced that 3,000 tourism workers in Boracay island will receive COVID-19 jab.

‘Pillar in travel, hospitality industry’: DOT, tourism groups mourn demise of HSMA president Christine Ibarreta

by Rosette Adel - July 5, 2021 - 9:48pm

The Department of Tourism mourned the passing of Christine Ann Ibarreta, president of Hotel Sales and Marketing International, Inc, who passed away last Friday.

Conservation of La Loma Cemetery chapel underway

by Rosette Adel - July 4, 2021 - 5:57pm

The Diocese of Kalookan and non-government organization Escuela Taller de Filipinas Foundation recently partnered to save the old La Loma Cemetery Chapel in Caloocan City from further deterioration.

Siargao joins Vogue Paris list of top ’10 islands to go on holiday’ this summer

by Rosette Adel - July 2, 2021 - 6:31pm

Fashion and lifestyle magazine Vogue Paris recently included the country’s surfing capital Siargao Island as among the top “10 islands to go on holiday this summer.”

DOT urges tourists to halt non-essential trips to Batangas high-risk towns

by Rosette Adel - July 2, 2021 - 6:07pm

The Department of Tourism on Thursday encouraged tourists to postpone any tourism activity and non-essential travels to high-risk towns of Batangas amid the Taal Volcano unrest.

RedDoorz launches new hotel brand to cater to Gen Zs

by Rosette Adel - June 30, 2021 - 9:59pm

RedDoorz, a hotel management company offering affordable, quality, and safe accommodations for everyone, on Tuesday, diversified its offerings and introduced a hotel brand that targets Gen Zs.

Boracay logs over 23,500 tourist arrivals as June draws near

by Rosette Adel - June 28, 2021 - 10:04pm

Tourists from Luzon, continue to keep the local tourism of Boracay afloat as the month of June nears an end.

‘Snap out of COVID-19’: Virtus Awards continued for resilient businesses in hospitality industry

by Rosette Adel - June 26, 2021 - 6:07pm

With the pandemic still significantly challenging the hospitality and tourism industry, several sales and marketing leaders in the Philippine travel and tourism industry pivoted their services to focus on pandemic...

DOT renews deal with PCMC for 2nd phase of subsidized COVID-19 tests for tourists

by Rosette Adel - June 23, 2021 - 9:45pm

The Department of Tourism and its attached agency Tourism Promotion Boards are set to roll out the second phase of the RT-PCR test financial subsidy program for domestic tourists.

DOT: Travel for tourists of all ages from NCR Plus to Boracay, other MGCQ areas still in effect

by Rosette Adel - June 16, 2021 - 10:05pm

The Department of Tourism on Wednesday stressed that travel for leisure purposes for all ages from the National Capital Region Plus bubble to Boracay and other tourist destinations under modified general...

As pandemic lingers, pregnant women struggle with strict COVID-19 protocols

by Rosette Adel - June 14, 2021 - 3:30pm

“What we’re seeing is, it’s in the 1/3 of the country where you have difficulty for mothers’ pregnancy. The health services are more challenged."

DOT’s 2021 ‘Kain na!’ with developed culinary tours, food trips unveiled

by Rosette Adel - June 12, 2021 - 5:29pm

This year’s “KAIN NA! Food and Travel Festival” was made special by the tour developed by members of the Philippine Tour Operators Association Inc. (PHILTOA) and the food tourism consortium, according...

DA seeks competitive youth for ‘Young Farmers Challenge’ agribusiness grant

by Rosette Adel - June 11, 2021 - 2:03pm

The Department of Agriculture recently launched a program that seeks to provide financial grant assistance to youth interested in enterprises in the agri-fishery sector.

Variety of cultural, nature tours eyed to revive tourism in Bulacan

by Rosette Adel - June 10, 2021 - 9:50pm

The Department of Tourism on Thursday said it is looking into promoting heritage, culinary eco and farm tourism in Bulacan to help the province recover its economic losses due to COVID-19 pandemic.

#SarapMagingPinoy: DOT, TikTok team up to promote Filipino dishes

by Rosette Adel - June 8, 2021 - 9:48pm

The Department of Tourism partnered with one of the leading destinations for short-form mobile video, TikTok for a campaign that promotes a renewed interest and love for local cuisines.

DOT: Frontline tourism workers now on A1 priority group for COVID-19 vaccination

by Rosette Adel - May 28, 2021 - 8:11pm

The Department of Tourism on Friday said that frontline tourism workers in accommodation establishments utilized as isolation facilities or quarantine hotels are now included on the A1 priority group of the national...

Central Luzon’s gastronomic event to feature flavors of Pampanga

by Rosette Adel - May 27, 2021 - 9:35pm

The Department of Tourism is set to hold a gastronomic event that will highlight the diverse culinary heritage and rich food history of Central Luzon, particularly the country’s “culinary capital,”...

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