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‘Gorgeous haven’: CNN names Palawan one of the world’s most beautiful islands

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Posted at Sep 26 09:35 PM

Not surprisingly, Palawan, with its numerous white-sand beaches and cruise-worthy caves, made it to another "world's best" list. Read more »

Tourism chief enjoys Duterte’s trust, despite complaints of President’s son

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Posted at Sep 20 11:42 PM

Duterte is still happy with tourism chief Bernadette Romulo-Puyat's performance even after Duterte's eldest son criticized her. Read more »

Paolo Duterte blasts DOT chief Puyat over 'false accusations'

RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 19 10:11 PM

Now, it’s the President's eldest son versus his tourism secretary.   Read more »

Puyat vows transparency with COA over flagged DOT expenses

Anjo Bagaoisan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 30 04:35 PM

The Department of Tourism is submitting all documents requested by government auditors following an audit report showing the agency spent more than P500-million without paperwork, the tourism chief said Friday. Read more »

Puyat: Tourism projects need environment dept clearance

Anjo Bagaoisan, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 30 02:56 PM

Tourism Sec. Bernadette Romulo-Puyat said Friday projects entered into by her agency need clearance from the environment department before implementation. Read more »

PH tourism earns P245-B in first half of 2019

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Posted at Aug 16 08:48 PM

Local tourism generated revenues worth P245 billion in the first half of 2019, thanks to international visitors' spending, according to DOT on Friday. Read more »

International tourists arrivals grow to 4.1 million in Jan-June

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Posted at Aug 14 03:30 PM

More than 4.1 million international tourists visited the country in the first six months of the year, the Department of Tourism said on Wednesday. Read more »

DOT welcomes lifting of US security notice on NAIA

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Posted at Aug 10 12:55 AM

MANILA—The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Friday welcomed the lifting of public advisory of the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regarding security conditions at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). Read more »

DOT projects in pipeline to highlight Manila’s greatest treasure — its history

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 07 12:17 PM

A planned lodging and café in Intramuros catering to Filipino creatives will be just one of a number of national government projects aimed at hyping up local heritage. Read more »

Mayor Isko, Tourism Sec. Puyat, nag-field trip sa Maynila

Isay Reyes, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 06 10:11 PM

MAYNILA - Nag-ikot sa Maynila sina Mayor Isko Moreno at Department of Tourism Sec. Bernadette Romulo-Puyat nitong Martes. Read more »

‘Very encouraging numbers’: 3.4-M tourists visited PH January-May ’19, says DOT

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Posted at Jul 10 02:16 AM

The DOT recorded more than 3.4 million tourists visited the country in the first five months of the year, increasing by 9.76 percent from the same period last year. Read more »

Boracay closure was 'blessing in disguise' says Tourism chief

Cathy Yang, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 28 11:02 AM

The country's tourism chief said that Boracay's closure led travelers to discover other equally interesting destinations in the country. Read more »

Tourism chief credits social media for visitor growth despite Boracay closure

Cathy Yang, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 28 12:16 PM

Social media was a big factor in the unexpected growth of the tourism sector last year despite the six-month closure of Boracay, Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat said on Thursday.  Read more »

No Boracay-style closures this year as DOT eyes arrivals boost

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Posted at Jun 16 02:42 PM

The Department of Tourism is expecting tourist arrivals to further increase this year as it rehabilitates some of the top tourist sites of the country. Read more »

Sad side of Siargao: DENR to launch 'operation' on viral trash site

Jauhn Etienne Villaruel, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 30 03:53 PM

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on Thursday confirmed that an "operation" is underway to address Siargao's trash situation, a photo of which went viral on social media this week. Read more »

No more cable wires, informal settlers: Intramuros’ historic look set to be revived

Michael Joe Delizo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 09 03:47 PM

A conservation management plan (CMP) is being developed for the protection of the historic district of Intramuros, which includes the relocation of informal settler families and underground cabling.  Read more »

IN PHOTOS: John Lennon's son Julian enjoys time in Manila

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Updated as of Mar 31 10:33 PM

The young Lennon took to social media to document his time in the Philippine capital. Read more »

Catriona nag-courtesy call sa gov't offices

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Posted at Feb 26 09:44 PM

Inikutan ni Catriona Gray ang Senado, Department of Tourism, at opisina ni Vice President Leni Robredo. Read more »

Bagong bihis ng 'It’s More Fun in the Philippines' inilunsad

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Posted at Feb 18 10:00 PM

May bagong hitsura ang dating mensaheng "It's More Fun in the Philippines." Read more »

DOT unveils refreshed 'It’s More Fun in the Philippines' campaign

Shiela Reyes, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 18 07:05 PM

The Department of Tourism on Monday unveiled the refreshed version of its signature campaign “It’s More Fun in the Philippines” with a spotlight on sustainable tourism. Read more »