A new travel guide book with matching mobile application is now available for travelers on the lookout to find the best food choices in Metro Manila. Metro Yummy Picks, the new travel companion released by the Philippines’ Department of Tourism (DOT), was launched on December 19 at the Kain Na! food and travel trade fair. […]
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Tubbataha & Cebu are Lonely Planet’s top picks for spectacular diving
The Philippine islands in Tubbataha and Cebu have gained recommendations from popular travel guide Lonely Planet for being spectacular scuba diving sites. The Southeast Asian nation’s national park in Palawan was cited by Lonely Planet as among six of the best among over 3,000 national parks in the world that offer adventurous and splendid scuba […]
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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, iconic carols, sumptuous food, and heartwarming gatherings with family and friends. These and many more reasons why Christmas is more fun in the Philippines are shown in the new Department of […]
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FEU short film “Grasya” selected to compete in World of Women International Film Festival in Tunisia
The short film “Grasya”, a class requirement at the Far Eastern University (FEU), was selected to compete in the World of Women (WOW) International Film Festival
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Rizal’s Masungi Georeserve is Top 3 in United Nations World Tourism awards in Russia
Masungi Georeserve in Rizal province has been recognized as a Top 3 privately-led sustainable tourism project at the 2019 United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Awards for Enterprises in St. Petersburg, Russia. Masungi Georeserve and the Philippines’ Department of Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat announced on Thursday the global finalist award given to the geotourism destination. […]
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Good News Pilipinas showcases BaraBara font to support It’s More Fun in the Philippines campaign
GoodNewsPilipinas.com, the go-to site for news and information about the good in Filipinos and the Philippines, on March 20 modified the website’s headline font into the BaraBara font created by the Department of Tourism (DOT) for the refreshed It’s More Fun in the Philippines campaign. The DOT’s BaraBara font was inspired by the Pinoy signages […]
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Ireland to open Embassy in Manila to improve tourism and investments
The government of Ireland is planning to increase its footprint in Southeast Asia by opening an embassy in Manila in early 2020. Daniel Mulhall, Ambassador of Ireland to the United States, disclosed this saying: “In the next 15 years, Ireland intends to be a much more significant international player. Our Prime Minister, Leo Varadkar, has […]
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3 Camiguin tourism spots are now National Cultural Treasures
The island of Camiguin in Northern Mindanao now has three of its top tourist spots in the list of the Philippines’ national cultural treasures. On the occasion of Camiguin’s 51st celebration of its foundation day on January 7, the provincial government announced the successful inclusion of the Sunken Cemetery, Guinsiliban Moro Watch Tower and Bonbon’s […]
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Manila-Bataan ferry now sailing morning till night
The Manila to Bataan ferry will now be sailing at night in addition to the usual day trip schedule. The regular six (6) day trips consist of 3 trips departing from Manila and 3 trips departing from Bataan. The Manila-Bataan morning-till-night daily trips which started January 7 now include: Manila-Orion trip departing from Esplanade Seaside […]
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Cebu Pacific implements Juan Effect: sustainable travel on air and in Siargao
This October, Cebu Pacific (CEB) begins full implementation of Juan Effect, its 3-pronged sustainable travel and tourism program in support of environmental initiatives in the Philippines.
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Forbes names PH as top tourist spot in Asia in 2018
The Philippines has been named by Forbes magazine as one of the 5 top tourist destinations in Asia. Forbes’ “The 5 Spots In Asia That Are Booming With Tourists In 2018” cited the Philippines with its improved connectivity and infrastructure as a top draw for international travellers. Forbes writer Carol Ramoran-Malasig noted the new international […]
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How Claveria lives up to its name as Coastal Paradise of the North
Widely acknowledged as the Coastal Paradise of the North, the municipality of Claveria in Cagayan at the northwestern tip of Luzon Island offers various interesting top-notch tourist spots for the world traveler. Claveria is tagged as Region 2’s major tourism destination with its unspoiled beaches and rivers that offer long walks with beautiful sights. Its […]
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