Tourism

Dinagyang Festival here to stay for centuries

ILOILO CITY -- Dinagyang festival will stay for centuries. This was stressed by Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor, Sr. in his speech during the opening program of the 50th anniversary of Dinagyang festival in...

Chinese garden in Laoag seen to boost tourism

LAOAG CITY -- A Chinese garden overlooking the legendary Paoay Lake is currently being developed as an added attraction for tourists here. This is strategically located near the Malacañang of the North, a...

Puerto Princesa on track to lure 1M tourists this year

PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan -- The City Tourism Department (CTD) is targeting to bring one million foreign tourists here to contribute to the national government’s aim of 7.5 million. Promotions and Marketing Officer...

Batangas targets more than 6-M tourist arrivals this year

BATANGAS CITY – Members of the Batangas Tourism Officers Association (BaTOA) have convened to draw up plans, projects and program for 2018 and reviewed the past year’s activities aiming to breach...

Palawan opens door to seasonal chartered flights from China

PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan -- Seasonal chartered flights from three major cities in China will start carrying an estimated 600 nationals here in February and in March, a city tourism official said...

DOT: Bohol remains top tourist destination

TAGBILARAN CITY -- Bohol retains its stature as one of the key tourist destinations in the country, according to the Department of Tourism (DOT) on Monday. Tourism Secretary Wanda Teo said Bohol remains...

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