Tag: Department of Tourism
Palawan, Philippines voted 2020’s World’s Best Island
The Island of Palawan has once again been named as 2020's "Best Island in the World" by the prestigious Travel+Leisure magazine of New York.
Cagsawa Ruins with Mayon Volcano view reopens to local tourists
Cagsawa Ruins, more popularly known as the church ruins with the iconic Mayon Volcano view in Daraga, Albay, has been reopened to local tourists from MGCQ regions.
Boracay reopens beaches with new safety guidelines
Good news! The paradise island of Boracay in Malay town, Aklan has reopened its beach swimming area with new safety guidelines following health protocols of the coronavirus pandemic.
Visayas, Soccsksargen tourism sectors adopt flexible working hours to save jobs
Tourism sector establishments in Western Visayas, Central Visayas, and Soccsksargen regions have adopted flexible work arrangements as remedial measures to the impact of the ongoing outbreak of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).
3,000 Bataan farmers to benefit from farm tourism, tech and livelihood support
Over 3,000 farmers from Bataan province are expected to benefit from a three-pronged program that features farm tourism, use of satellite technology, and livelihood support.
Tripadvisor 2020 Traveller’s Choice Awards names Luzon, Philippines the World’s Top 2 Trending Destination
Tridadvisor's readers voted Luzon Island in the Philippines as the World's Top 2 Trending Destination in the 2020 Travellers' Choice Awards.
Eco-waste coalition encourages shoppers to adopt reusable bags for sustainable tourism
The EcoWaste Coalition is encouraging shoppers and sellers at the upcoming Phillippine Shopping Festival to adopt reusable and eco-friendly bags as a sustainable tourism practice.
“Untouched” Palawan islands in Big7 Travel Bucket List for new decade
The Philippines' Palawan islands have been named among the world's best bucket list places for the new decade beginning 2020 by Big7 Travel.
Regional tourism centers equipped with emergency satellite phones from Smart Communications
The Philippines' regional tourism centers will soon be equipped with emergency satellite phones from Smart Communications.
Korean reality show “Laws of the Jungle” to film in Palawan, excites Pinoy fans
South Korean survivor-style show "Laws of The Jungle" was reported on January 8, by Korean-content publication Koreaboo, to be filming in the Philippines' renowned island of Palawan this year.
Philippines records 8 Million foreign tourist arrivals, surpasses 2018 numbers
The Philippines recorded over 8 million foreign tourist arrivals on Friday, surpassing the 2018 numbers with the arrival of a Japanese couple in Manila.
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WATCH: The charms of Pinoy “Pasko” Christmas festivities celebrated in travel video
Christmas is more FUN in the Philippines! And that is mainly because of Filipinos whose Christmas season is a five-month celebration of festive lights,...
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Bravissima, Michelle! Filipina Wins In Opera World Stage
Michelle Mariposa, a rising Filipina mezzo-soprano, has achieved a milestone that many young opera singers only dream of—winning the 2025 Laffont Competition at the...
