Tourism

‘Panagbenga’ highlights Cordillera culture, creativity

By Pamela Mariz Geminiano/PNA BAGUIO CITY -- The 24th “Panagbenga” or Baguio Flower Festival continues to highlight the culture and creativity of the Cordillera region in the activities during the 38-day festivities, Mayor...

NegOcc, Bacolod visitors boost Region 6 tourist arrivals in 2018

By Erwin Nicavera/PNA BACOLOD CITY -- Visitors in Negros Occidental, including its capital Bacolod City, have boosted tourist arrivals in Western Visayas (Region 6), amid the six-month closure of Boracay Island in Aklan...

Chinese dominates Ilocos Norte’s foreign tourist arrivals

By Leilanie Adriano/PNA LAOAG CITY – More than three million tourists visited Ilocos Norte in 2018, with Chinese nationals dominating foreign tourist arrivals in this northern gateway of Luzon, the Ilocos Norte...

All systems go for Feb. 1 Panagbenga opening

By Pamela Mariz Geminiano/PNA BAGUIO CITY -- It's all systems go for the 24th staging of the Baguio Flower Festival or “Panagbenga” opening on Friday. "All aspects of the preparation are now ongoing,...

DOT crafts plan to boost ‘farm tourism’ in Cordillera

By Pamela Mariz Geminiano/PNA BAGUIO CITY -- The Department of Tourism (DOT)-Cordillera is collecting inputs from farmers to complete its strategic farm tourism development plan and assure a sustainable program for this...

Dinagyang 2019 one of most peaceful celebrations: PRO-6

By Perla Lena with reports from Ma. Leonora E. Estanque/PNA ILOILO CITY -- This year's Dinagyang Festival celebration is one of the most peaceful and orderly cultural and religious celebrations in the...

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