Tourism

DOT’s ‘POSE’ to address risks, threats vs. tourism sites

By Gladys Pino/PNA TAGAYTAY CITY, Cavite -- Given the Filipinos’ fondness for taking “selfies” (self-portraits), a senior Department of Tourism (DOT) official leveraged this famous social media trend to campaign for the preservation...

‘Pascua na Zamboanga’ kicks off Nov. 23

By Teofilo Garcia, Jr/PNA ZAMBOANGA CITY -- The “Pascua na Zamboanga 2018” will officially kick off on Friday with the grand switch-on ceremony of the light display in City Hall and surrounding landmarks. Mayor...

La Union capitol turns into Xmas Village on Nov. 30

By Hilda Austria/PNA SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union -- The Provincial Capitol building here and its surrounding parks, gardens and roads, will be filled with lights, decors, Instagram-worthy themes, and fun-filled activities as...

DOT cancels 4th Madrid Fusión Manila

By Joyce Ann L. Rocamora/PNA MANILA -- The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Friday officially announced that the fourth edition of the Madrid Fusión Manila, which was previously set for April 2019, has...

Birdwatchers await return of Great Cormorant to Paoay

By Leilanie Adriano/PNA LAOAG CITY — Bird watchers all over the Philippines are eager to witness the return of the great cormorant, a migratory bird known for its matted feathers, come Nov.19. The locals...

Balangiga Bells seen to become magnet for tourists

By Sarwell Meniano/PNA TACLOBAN CITY -- The repatriation of the historic Balangiga bells is a big boost to the local tourism industry as it will attract more visitors to the sleepy town in...

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