Tourism

DOT condoles with kin of 7-yr old girl killed by jellyfish sting

MANILA -- The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Friday sent condolences to the bereaved family of Gaia Trimarchi, the 7-year-old girl who died from jellyfish sting while on vacation in Caramoan, Camarines...

Wild Expeditions Palawan: Promoting ‘Leave No Trace Tourism’

PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan – The number of travel and tour retailers in this capital city of Palawan, now at more than 100, continues to increase -- undeniably, because tourism is a...

Tragic History of South Korean Island Draws Tourists

Every summer, thousands of South Koreans, Chinese and Japanese tourists flock to Jeju Island for its beautiful beaches and natural beauty. But social justice activists are trying to get them to...

Partylist steps up Eastern Visayas’ tourism promotion

TACLOBAN CITY -- Huge banners featuring top tourism destinations in Eastern Visayas have been installed in public and private terminals in this city to raise awareness among locals on must-see places. Florencio Noel,...

Royal Air eyes Macau-Subic flights

MANILA -- The Department of Tourism (DOT) is working with Royal Air to mount chartered flights between Macau (MFM) and Subic Bay International Airport seven times per week. “Royal Air is among our...

DOT to rehabilitate Banaue Rice Terraces

MANILA -- The Department of Tourism (DOT) will rehabilitate the famed Banaue Rice Terraces in Ifugao by end of 2018 or next year, a Tourism official revealed Thursday. In an interview, Tourism Infrastructure...

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