Tourism

DOT urges foreign, local tourists to visit other islands

MANILA -- Tourism officials are urging local and foreign tourists to discover the other beautiful destinations in the Philippines, weeks before Boracay's closure on April 26. Tourism Secretary Wanda Tulfo-Teo said all...

Boracay closure seen to ‘double’ tourist arrivals in Puerto Princesa

PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan -- Puerto Princesa’s 85,000 monthly average visitors is expected to double due to Boracay’s impending closure, an official of the City Tourism Office (CTO) said Wednesday. CTO promotions...

Tourism sector rolls out activities for Visit Davao Summer

DAVAO CITY – In time for PAGASA’s declaration of summer, the tourism sector in Davao Region is kicking-off the Visit Davao Summer Festival (VDSF) which runs for 76 days from April...

Duterte eyes opening Miss Universe 2019 in Boracay: DOT

MANILA-- Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Wanda Tulfo-Teo on Wednesday said the President Rodrigo R. Duterte is keen on holding the 2019 Miss Universe in Boracay following its rehabilitation this year. Talks...

DOT, Marylindbert launch trademark to promote ‘carinderia’ food

MANILA -- Buhay Carinderia-Redefined, a program that began as an advocacy to improve the image of local food stands that represent Philippine culture and dishes, was officially launched here Wednesday. The launch was...

DOT warns tourists vs. bogus travel agencies

MANILA -- After the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration officially declared the start of summer in the country on Tuesday, the Department of Tourism (DOT) reminded the public anew against...

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