Lawmaker says SONA is ‘comprehensive and uplifting’
DAGUPAN CITY — Pangasinan 4th District Rep. Christopher de Venecia said on Tuesday that he was “thoroughly satisfied” with the State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.,…
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Waves for Water Philippines Gives Clean Water Access Across All 82 Provinces Over the Past Decade
Global humanitarian organization Waves For Water (W4W) Philippines, in its mission to provide clean water access to every Filipino in need, has implemented water filtration systems in all 82 provinces…
UNESCO Gastronomy City citation for Iloilo boosts gastro, creative tourism
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco congratulates Iloilo City for its inclusion in the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Creative Cities Network (UCCN) for Gastronomy…
“Magsinadya Like A Panda” by foodpanda Masskara Festival 2023
Following the resounding success of last year’s “Balik Yuhum”, Bacolod City was once again aglow with brilliant masks and captivating rhythms during the celebrated return of the Masskara Festival. In…
DOT’s Alternative Livelihood Training Program signals hope and recovery as Oriental Mindoro’s tourism industry bounces back after oil spill woes
Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro—Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco led the culmination of the “Bayanihan sa Bukas na may Pag-Asa sa Turismo (BBMT)” Alternative Livelihood Training program on…
DOT wins back-to-back Best Videos at World Tourism Organization competition
SAMARKAND, Uzbekistan — Two tourism videos of The Philippines produced by the Department of Tourism (DOT) received special citations at the prestigious United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Video Competition…
Filipino Hospitality Excellence soars with DOT surpassing 100k target
Manila, Philippines—Two months before year-end, the Department of Tourism (DOT) breached its target of training 100,000 frontline tourism workers on the Filipino Brand of Service Excellence (FBSE), Tourism Secretary Christina…
Nayong Pilipino signs agreement with Ateneo de Zamboanga University for cooperation in research
MANILA – The Nayong Pilipino Foundation (NPF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ateneo de Zamboanga University (AdZU) to develop research cooperation and capacity building between the two…
The 12th Regional Travel Fair Heads North For A Three-Day Event in Ilocos
The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines, the marketing and promotions arm of the Department of Tourism (DOT), will hold the 12th Regional Travel Fair (RTF) in the Ilocos region. Businesses…
DOT launches Tourist Assistance Call Center
Manila, Philippines—Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco herself made the first call to the first-ever centralized and multi-platform Tourist Assistance Call Center launched on Monday (Oct. 2) at the Department of…
Tourism chief visits Tawi-Tawi in PHL, assures LGU, tourism stakeholders of Marcos admin’s full support
BONGAO, TAWI-TAWI — Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco assured Tawi-Tawians of the Department of Tourism’s (DOT) support, as it continually pursues its objective of equalizing tourism opportunities ensuring tourism development…
1st Philippine Tourism Dive Dialogue unites Dive Industry: PHP37B raked in 2022
CEBU CITY, Philippines—In a bid to further expand development of the country’s dive tourism industry, the Department of Tourism (DOT) successfully mounted a nationwide convergence of hundreds of participants from the…
Nayong Pilipino’s landmark training develops cultural leadership
ILOILO CITY – The Nayong Pilipino Foundation (NPF) recently brought its flagship training program to Iloilo City as part of its mandate to preserve and advance cultural heritage by developing…
DOT affirms support to peace and security efforts under Marcos administration
The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Wednesday (Sept. 05) affirmed its support to the Marcos administration’s whole-of-nation and whole-of-government approach towards ensuring peace and security in the Philippines, laying out…
Nayong Pilipino, Rover Circle 23 of Boy Scout of the Philippines ink partnership
Manila—The Nayong Pilipino Foundation (NPF) on Saturday, August 26, 2023 signed an agreement with the Rover Circle 23 of the Boy Scout of the Philippines (BSP) Manila Council as part…
PH’s hot air balloon festival to stage a comeback in New Clark City in 2024
MANILA, Philippines (August 22, 2023) – The Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta (PIHABF), the country’s only airshow experience, will officially be back in the skies from February 16-18, 2024 (Friday-Sunday). The three-day event will…
DOT inaugurates first Tourist Rest Area in Mindanao; Frasco bares plan to build 15 more TRAs across the country
MANOLO FORTICH, Bukidnon—In a move to further spur tourism development in Mindanao, the Department of Tourism (DOT), led by Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco, has formally inaugurated the first Tourist Rest…
NMP-Cebu to spur tourism development in Visayas Region—Frasco
CEBU CITY — Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco said the newly inaugurated National Museum-the first of its kind in Cebu, and the largest in the Visayas region, will spur tourism development,…
Nayong Pilipino trains cultural workers in preparation for “Philippines Experience” launch in CALABARZON
TAGAYTAY CITY – Nayong Pilipino Foundation (NPF) in partnership with the Department of Tourism Office of Product and Market Development (DOT-OPMD), and DOT CALABARZON, trained around 40 cultural workers composed…
Sowing Seeds of Change: Nayong Pilipino and AirAsia Unite for a Greener Future
The Nayong Pilipino Pilipino Foundation (NPF), in partnership with AirAsia, proudly launched their groundbreaking tree planting event, “Taking Off For A Greener Future.” This collaborative initiative marked a significant milestone in their…
California resolution introduced to establish sister state relationship with Philippine province of Bulacan
A California state senator has introduced a resolution to establish a sister state relationship with the Philippine province of Bulacan. Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank), authored Senate Concurrent…
Nayong Pilipino exhibit opens in Tayabas
TAYABAS CITY – Nayong Pilipino Foundation’s (NPF) over 150 artifacts are on display at the Casa Comunidad de Tayabas in Quezon Province. Occupying the historical building is the collection of…
TPB, Clark formalize tie-up for MICECON 2024
CLARK FREEPORT — Having won the bid to host the MICECON 2024 at the Clark Freeport Zone in Pampanga, Clark Development Corporation (CDC) formally sealed its partnership with the Tourism…
7’s Football League to host international tournament in the Philippines
The 7’s Football League (7s FL), headed by Filipino American football icon Anton del Rosario, is kicking off two major first-of-its kind seven-a-side football tournaments. Del Rosario, in an interview…
EVA Air Debuts Clark – Taipei Route with Inaugural Flight
Connects CRK to Taiwan, Rest of Asia, North America, Australia and Europe Pampanga, Philippines — Clark International Airport (CRK) welcomes today EVA Air’s maiden flight with inaugural festivities that launch…
Accor continues expansion in the Philippines with the signing of the country’s first MGallery Resort
South Palms Resort Panglao Bohol—MGallery is set to open in 2024, embracing local art and design Bohol, Philippines — Accor, the region’s largest international hotel operator, has continued its rapid…
MICECON 2023 lauded for successful run in Davao
Top MICE professionals and key government officials praised the successful execution of MICECON 2023 in Davao City held last March 1-3, 2023. The event was organized by the Tourism Promotions…
UERM-MAASC performs humanitarian medical missions in Bangued, Abra
After two devastating earthquakes centered in the region of Abra, residents needed some relief. About forty doctors, nurses, and paramedical personnel mostly from Los Angeles, California and belonging mostly to…
1,500 see action in Philippine Airlines Interclub
More than 1,500 players representing 178 squads will converge next week for the 74th Philippine Airlines Interclub golf team championships in Cebu City. National flag carrier Philippine Airlines is the…
Philippines aims to be regional cruise center in Asia
The anticipated 139 port of calls from top cruise lines signals the readiness of the Philippines to claim the position as one of the regional cruise centers in Asia. Department…