CLARK FREEPORT, PAMPANGA – Hoteliers in Clark, Angeles City, City of San Fernando, Pampanga, Tarlac, and Subic, Zambales have rallied behind Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo Puyat to extend the best in Filipino hospitality and ensure that the needs of the visiting athletes are met throughout their stay. In response to Sec. Puyat’s call for the…
Muscat, Oman – The Philippines continues to enjoy recognition as one of the world’s premier diving destination, this time bagging back-to-back diving accolades at the World Travel Awards (WTA) Grand Final Gala Ceremony held recently at the Royal Opera House Muscat. Winning WTA’s 2019 World’s Leading Dive Destination award for the first time, the Philippines bested…
CAGAYAN DE ORO – The best food and flavors of the Mindanao group of islands gathered at the Ayala Centrio Mall at Cagayan de Oro City for the Department of Tourism’s Kain Na! From November 22 to 24, the four proud regions of Zamboanga Peninsula, Northern Mindanao, SOCCSKSARGEN, Caraga, and the Province of Lanao del Norte…
HERITAGE HILL, BAGUIO CITY—Massive murals and a colorful assortment of artwork amazed hundreds of people who trekked to this iconic hilltop destination, the center of the ongoing 2019 iBagiw Festival, as the country’s Summer Capital celebrates the second anniversary of its recognition as a member of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network. “iBagiw,” which literally means…
Manila, Philippines – The Department of Tourism’s (DOT) Philippine Harvest returns for its 7th edition featuring the proud province of Antique. The fun, food, and fashion of the Western Visayan province noted for its renowned weaving industry will take over the Central Square in Bonifacio Global City for the three-day sustainable food and travel fair. “For…
BACOLOD CITY – Amidst the challenging global culinary terrain, Filipino chefs are confident that local cuisine will continue to take the international scene by storm, now with the fortified efforts by government agencies like the Department of Tourism (DOT) to promote culinary tourism as one of the country’s main product portfolios. “The chefs cannot do…
The Department of Tourism (DOT) lauds the leaders, shakers and movers of Cebu City for their significant involvement and active efforts leading to the inclusion of Cebu City in the list of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco) Network of Creative Cities. This international recognition on the Design Category affirms the wellspring…
SURIGAO CITY –Department of Tourism (DOT) Assistant Secretary for Mindanao Myra Paz V. Abubakar said the newly-inaugurated Battle of Surigao Strait Memorial and Museum in this city will serve as a major tourist attraction, as well as a special educational experience for the young generation. The historical landmark, perched on a ridge with a breathtaking view…
CAMIGUIN, Philippines – The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Wednesday lauded the province of Camiguin for reaping not only the sweetest harvests of lanzones in the country but also for garnering a national award. Now on its 40th run, the Lanzones Festival is sweeter this time around as the collaborative efforts of the locals and…
In anticipation of the surge of local and foreign visitors, the Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat has already ordered the main and regional offices to extend all assistance that may be needed by visitors. Meanwhile, Secretary Puyat lauds the initiative of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) in ensuring a seamless travel experience for all with the…
OSAKA, JAPAN – The Philippine Department of Tourism (PDOT) continues to reap accolades for its beefed up drive to promote sustainable tourism practices in its destinations. Philippine Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat personally received the Excellent Partner Award from the prestigious Japan Tourism Awards (JTA) in recognition of the role of the PDOT in the temporary closure of…
TOKYO, JAPAN – In a parallel event to the 14th Philippine Business Mission (PBM) for tourism held in Japan, President Rodrigo Duterte met with leaders of the Japanese travel industry and invited them to invest in the Philippines, stating that now is the best time. The tourism and travel sector stand to benefit from the…
CEBU CITY – The Department of Tourism (DOT) joined the rest of the Asia Pacific region’s cause for responsible development of travel and tourism as it hosted the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Annual Summit in Cebu City. “Together with PATA, we are firm believers of this year’s theme ‘Progress with a Purpose’, same in…
The Department of Tourism (DOT), through its regional offices, has coordinated with various local government units and other concerned government agencies to ensure that tourist destinations are equipped to handle the influx of tourists and pilgrims this Holy Week. As part of the preparations, all DOT regional offices have communicated with the government agencies to…
The Intramuros Administration (IA), in partnership with the Department of Tourism (DOT), the Manila Cathedral and the San Agustin Parish Church with the support of the Bureau of Internal Revenue, Knights of Columbus, Colegio de San Juan de Letran, Lyceum of the Philippines University, Mapua University and Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, will be staging…
PATEROS – Balut is considered as one of the original Filipino exotic food. And when finding the best quality fertilized duck egg, Pateros ranks first, garnering the title of Balut Capital of the Philippines. The 31st Balut sa Puti festival, supported by the Department of Tourism (DOT), has been celebrating this iconic delicacy for over three decades now. “Tourism is all about…
The Department of Tourism (DOT) announces the holding of the Philippine Harvest at the Central Square Mall at Bonifacio High Street, Global City in Taguig City from March 29-31, 2019. It is a trade fair that will feature the country’s farm and food destinations in line with the government’s sustainable tourism development program. “The overarching…
MANILA, Philippines—The Department of Tourism (DOT), in partnership with the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club (RHKYC) and the Municipality of Puerto Galera, will be holding the Inaugural Hong Kong to Puerto Galera Yacht Race on April 17 to 21, 2019. The race will start in RHKYC’s Kellett Island Clubhouse located in Causeway Bay, racing for…
The Department of Tourism (DOT) will conduct the DOT Express Accreditation for Primary Tourism Enterprises in the National Capital Region (NCR), in coordination with the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on February 18-22 and February 26-27, 2019. The DOT Express Accreditation will serve as a one-stop shop to be administered by the…
The Department of Tourism (DOT) lauds the initiative of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) in urging all Local Government Units (LGUs) to ensure the accreditation of primary tourism enterprises (PTEs). In its Memorandum Circular No. 2019-17, DILG reiterates the Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 9593 or Tourism…
This is to inform the public that the Department of Tourism (DOT) is not in any way related or affiliated with WOW Pilipinas Partylist. This clarification is issued in light of reports and insinuations linking the DOT to the aforecited partylist, which strongly goes against the apolitical and nonpartisan nature of the agency whose primary mandate…
Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat and the Department of Tourism (DOT) family joins the Filipino nation in conveying joyful and proud congratulations to our very own newly-crowned Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Elisa Magnayon Gray. Amidst Ms. Gray’s preparations prior to heading for Thailand, she took precious time to do a series of video clips promoting unique…
IN PHOTOS: The closing ceremony of the Antique Harvest marks the last day of another successful food and travel fair. It showcases the best of agri-based and community-based tourism products of the province of Antique. In attendance is Tourism Assistant Secretary Roberto Alabado III delivering a message on behalf of Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat. #AntiqueHarvestFair #ExperienceWesternVisayasFirst#ItsMoreFunInThePhilippines
ATM: Inaugural flight send-off ceremony from San Jose, Antique to Clark, Pampanga. Among those in attendance are Tourism Assistant Secretary Roberto Alabado III, Education Undersecretary Annalyn Sevilla, and Antique Governor Rhodora Cadiao. The arrival of the Philppine Airlines aircraft was welcomed with a water cannon salute and a ground-breaking ceremony. With direct flights from Clark…
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat today assured that the Balangiga Bells would be a historical treasure that will be preserved for all the world and future generations to see. Puyat made the statement in view of the expected influx of tourists desiring to see the three Balangiga Bells along with the old church…
Manila, Philippines — The Department of Tourism (DOT) has accredited at least 13 tour guides whose first assignment was to shepherd 30 students from the Philippine School for the Deaf (PSD) to Manila’s historical spots, including Rizal Park, National Museum, and Fort Santiago. Such specialized tour, which is the first of its kind, was curated…
Cagayan de Oro City, CDO—Mindananoans were treated to a gastronomic extravaganza as Kaon ‘Ta!, the Northern Mindanao leg of the Department of Tourism’s (DOT) food and travel festival was launched recently at the Seda Centrio Mall, Cagayan de Oro City. Foodies and travelers delighted themselves with a wide array of local cuisine, including exotic authentic Cagayan de…
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – The Department of Tourism (DOT), in close collaboration with Austria-based research and development organization, Center for Appropriate Technology, identified twenty-seven (27) hotels and resorts as awardees for this year’s ANAHAW Philippine Sustainable Tourism Certification. ANAHAW – the Philippine Sustainable Tourism Certification is developed by the Department of Tourism and GRaT Center for Appropriate Technology…
Philippine Department of Tourism Secretary Berna Romulo-Puyat led in welcoming hundreds of international and local diving enthusiasts to the 4th edition of Diving Resorts and Travel (DRT) at the SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City last weekend. As promised, the DOT treated attendees to an “ultimate underwater tourism” experience with an on-site familiarization tour of some…
