Tourism

Masungi Georeserve shortlisted as ‘tourism for tomorrow’ finalist

By Joyce Ann L. Rocamora/PNA MANILA -- The Masungi Georeserve in the province of Rizal is among the World Travel and Tourism Council's (WTTC) Tourism for Tomorrow 2019 finalists. Masungi Georeserve, the only...

Davao City expects 2.8-M tourists this year

By Lilian Mellejor/PNA DAVAO CITY – The City Tourism Office is optimistic the city can hit its target of 2.8 million tourist arrivals this year, noting the city's line-up of convention and...

More than 500K tourists flock to Clark last year

By Ric Sapnu/PNA CLARK FREEPORT, Pampanga -- More than 500,000 tourists visited this Freeport in 2018, according to the Clark Development Corporation (CDC). Based on the report of the CDC Tourism and Promotions...

Cruise ship tourism in Subic makes good start

By Malou Dungog/PNA SUBIC BAY FREEPORT -- This Freeport is becoming the newest cruise ship destination and top anchor tourist attraction in the country with the influx of vessels here this month. The latest...

Dinagyang fest brings economic benefits to Ilonggos

By Perla Lena/PNA ILOILO CITY -- Iloilo’s Dinagyang Festival serves as the main driver of any activity in this city, benefitting not just tourism but also ancillary services. Maria Victoria Lara, executive director...

EMB-7 eyes pollution-free Sinulog celebration

By Luel Galarpe/PNA CEBU CITY -- Aiming for a pollution-free Sinulog celebration, the Environmental Management Bureau in Central Visayas (EMB-7) and the government of Cebu City have put up 50 eco-stations along...

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