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'Makonsensiya kayo': Tourism chief warns hotels flouting coronavirus rules

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Updated as of Jan 15 08:38 AM

Tourism chief Bernadette Romulo-Puyat on Friday gave a stern warning to hotels they would face sanctions for defying health protocols against COVID-19. Read more »

Mga hotel na quarantine facility, di puwedeng tumanggap ng 'staycation' guests: DOT

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Posted at Jan 12 01:01 PM

Nagpaalala ngayong Martes si Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat sa mga hotel na nagsisilbing quarantine facility na hindi maaaring tumanggap ang mga ito ng 'staycation' guests. Read more »

DOT to subsidize half of cost of COVID-19 test at PGH for tourists

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Updated as of Dec 15 07:22 PM

The program is meant to restore confidence in safe travel and support the gradual reopening of specific domestic travel destinations, the DOT said.  Read more »

Resort sa Laiya, Batangas ipinasasara sa paglabag sa health protocols

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Posted at Dec 09 07:29 PM

Ipinasara na ang isang resort sa San Juan, Batangas matapos lumabag sa mga health protocols nang dalawang beses. Read more »

DOT chief tells mayor: Take COVID-19 seriously, the world is watching Boracay

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Posted at Dec 01 04:25 PM

Tourism Sec. Bernadette Romulo-Puyat on Tuesday told the mayor in charge of holiday island Boracay to take the COVID-19 pandemic seriously and prohibit drinking after a party was reported there. Read more »

Gov't eyes subsidizing cheaper RT-PCR tests for tourists via 'travel vouchers'

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Updated as of Dec 01 12:37 PM

The Philippine government is looking at subsidizing half the cost of RT-PCR tests to make travelling again more attractive during the COVID-19 pandemic, Tourism Sec. Bernadette Romulo-Puyat said Tuesday. Read more »

DOT blasts alleged violations in Boracay party, backs shutting of erring establishment

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Posted at Nov 26 02:58 PM

The Department of Tourism on Thursday slammed the Halloween party in Boracay which allegedly violated standard health protocols to fight COVID-19, and said it fully supports the closing down of the erring establishment that accommodated the partygoers.  Read more »

Typhoon-hit tourism sector may avail of aid under Bayanihan 2: chief

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Updated as of Nov 05 10:04 AM

Displaced tourism workers affected by Super Typhoon Rolly may avail of some P3 billion worth of assistance allotted under Bayanihan 2, Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat said Thursday. Read more »

'Make travel affordable': Tourism chief backs price cap on COVID-19 tests

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Posted at Oct 27 03:06 PM

The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Tuesday backed calls to impose a price cap on coronavirus tests amid the country's push to reopen the pandemic-battered tourism sector.  Read more »

DOT to pilot saliva tests for tourists soon, says Puyat

Vivienne Gulla, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 20 12:06 AM

MANILA - The Department of Tourism will soon pilot saliva tests to detect COVID-19 among incoming travelers as it continues to look for more affordable alternatives to the RT-PCR test, while efforts to open the country’s tourism industry persist amid the pandemic. Read more »

Baguio, Ilocos provinces begin accepting tourists from Luzon

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Posted at Oct 19 01:26 PM

The Department of Tourism said Monday Ilocos provinces and Baguio said it was reopening its doors to travelers from Luzon, including general community quarantine areas like Metro Manila. Read more »

'Slow but sure': PH continues to look for cheaper, faster coronavirus test to restart tourism

Gillan Ropero, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 18 11:36 AM

The Philippines will gradually reopen its tourism as it continues to look for cheaper and faster coronavirus tests, an official said Sunday. Read more »

Baguio City opens doors to entire Luzon

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Updated as of Oct 18 01:13 AM

Baguio City has now opened its doors to welcome tourists coming from entire Luzon. Read more »

Hotel na pinayagang magpa-staycation ininspeksiyon ng DOT

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Updated as of Oct 14 05:51 PM

Ininspeksiyon ngayong Miyerkoles ni Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat ang isang hotel sa Taguig City para matiyak kung sumusunod ang establisimyento sa mga panuntunan sa pag-o-operate. Read more »

DOT's Romulo-Puyat: COVID-19 testing crucial to tourism revival

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Posted at Oct 03 09:25 PM

Part of the requirements set for tourists who want to visit Boracay is a negative result from an RT-PCR test. Read more »

DOT has high hopes for antigen pilot run in Baguio

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Posted at Oct 02 02:47 PM

The Department of Tourism is hopeful the pilot test in Baguio City will prove that antigen screen may be used in border control to help revive an industry that was shuttered for months due to COVID-19. Read more »

Wear anti-virus mask in Boracay, but remove when swimming: Tourism chief

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Posted at Oct 02 10:15 AM

Tourists who wish to visit resort island Boracay must observe health and safety protocols but may remove their face masks when swimming, Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo Puyat said Friday. Read more »

DOT chief Puyat goes on self-quarantine after COVID-19 exposure

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Updated as of Sep 30 08:51 PM

Tourism Sec. Bernadette Romulo-Puyat has been advised to go on a 10-day self-quarantine after she had close contact with a person who tested positive for COVID-19.   Read more »

Antigen tests, contactless payments: DOT releases staycation guidelines

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Posted at Sep 29 10:20 AM

Filipinos of all ages except those with underlying medical conditions are allowed to avail of "staycations," the Department of Tourism said Tuesday. Read more »

Tourism dep't urges Boracay tourists: Be responsible travelers

Gillan Ropero, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 27 12:11 PM

MANILA (UPDATE) - The tourism department on Sunday, World Tourism Day, urged travelers to tourist paradise Boracay to comply with minimum health requirements to keep the island free of COVID-19. Read more »