Tourism

President Duterte graces opening of One Mindanao

Davao City — President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday, March 17, graced the opening of the Organic and Natural Expo (ONE) Mindanao here. Upon his arrival at the SMX Convention Center, President Duterte...

Guimaras town pilots new market tourism program

ILOILO CITY -- The Alibhon public market of the municipality of Jordan in Guimaras will be the pilot site for the new market tourism program of the Department of Tourism (DOT). DOT...

Boracay to become ‘premium destination’ after rehab

ILOILO CITY -- The Department of Tourism (DOT) here is looking forward to see Boracay Island as a “premium destination” after its rehabilitation. “I envision Boracay to be a premium destination after...

DOT prefers total closure to speed up rehab of Boracay

MANILA -- Tourism Secretary Wanda Tulfo-Teo on Thursday said while no decision to partially or totally close Boracay to tourists, the Department of Tourism (DOT) prefers to implement the latter to...

Cebu thrives on Korean arrivals

MANILA -- More and more visitors from South Korea looking for relaxation and recreation are now turning their heads toward Cebu, the “Queen City of the South,” which, according to the Department...

Siargao Island development masterplan in the works

GENERAL LUNA, Siargao Island—A masterplan by a renowned urban planner is in the pipeline to position Siargao Island as eco-friendly, prime tourist destination in the country. The masterplan will strive to strike...

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