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

ABS-CBN News
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 »

Dimples Romana bagong tourism advocate matapos ang Daniela memes

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 09 08:50 PM

Matapos mag-viral ang kaniyang memes, nakarating si Dimples Romana sa DOT para sa isang bagong role.  Read more »

LOOK: Daniela’s ‘world tour’ lands Dimples stint as tourism advocate

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 08 05:32 PM

As the ubiquitous meme “Daniela the Explorer,” Dimples Romana, in a glamorous red dress and with a matching luggage in tow, has explored the farthest corners of the Philippines, both little-known and world-renowned. Read more »

Under the radar: What's there to see and experience in Soccsksargen

Department of Tourism
Posted at Jul 02 08:59 PM

The Philippines' southernmost provinces of the Philippines are filled with hidden gems just waiting to be discovered. Read more »

COA urges legal action linked to Cesar Montano’s ‘costly’ Buhay Carinderia project

Adrian Ayalin, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 28 06:07 PM

The COA has recommended legal action in connection with an P80-million Buhay Carinderia project by the Tourism Promotions Board under Cesar Montano, the chief operating officer at the time. 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 »

Pilgrims, tourists urged to practice 'sustainable tourism' during Holy Week

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 17 01:32 PM

"We want to preserve and keep our Lenten traditions thriving. This is why we invite everyone to practice sustainable tourism," Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat said. Read more »

Ex-tourism chief faces graft complaint over P2.7-M calendar contract

Adrian Ayalin, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 01 03:44 PM

MANILA - The Office of the Ombudsman has filed a graft case against former Tourism Secretary Ace Durano for the conceptualization and development of wall calendars worth P2.7 million in 2008. Read more »

DOT targets 8.3-M foreign tourists in 2019

Niel Caburnay Tero, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 28 10:57 PM

A DOT official said the Philippines has seen an increase in the number of tourist arrivals due to its level of promotion in Russia and other countries.  Read more »

Catriona nag-courtesy call sa gov't offices

ABS-CBN News
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

ABS-CBN News
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 »

DOT greenlights operation of 9 more hotels in Boracay

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 11 03:04 AM

The approval is seen as measure to augment the island's capacity ahead of the expected influx of tourists this coming summer. Read more »

Siargao rehab up next in tourism department's cleanup drive

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 07 04:24 PM

Surfing destination Siargao is up next on the Department of Tourism's list of sites to be rehabilitated, Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat said Thursday. Read more »

Tourism department to ‘refresh’ ‘It’s More Fun in PH’ promotional campaign

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 25 10:51 PM

The country's tourism slogan "It's More Fun in the Philippines" will continue, but the government wants to see a more environmentally conscious promotional campaign. Read more »

Philippines records 'all-time high' 7.1M tourist arrivals in 2018

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 24 06:28 PM

The Department of Tourism on Thursday said 7.1 million tourists arrived in the Philippines in 2018, an all-time high record even if top destination Boracay was closed for 6 months. Read more »

Tourism dept denies links to party-list seeking seat in 2019 polls

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 22 07:52 PM

The Department of Tourism on Tuesday clarified that it was not connected to a tourism party-list seeking a Congressional seat in the 2019 midterm polls. Read more »

Dutch travelers attracted to ‘less touristic’ Philippines, say expo goers

Jofelle P. Tesorio, ABS-CBN Europe News Bureau
Posted at Jan 16 12:53 PM

During the yearly Vakantie Beurs, the biggest travel and tourism expo in The Netherlands, last January 10-13, the Philippine booth had quite a busy four days receiving inquiries and bookings.   Read more »

'Swimming sa Manila Bay, puwede na sa Disyembre'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 14 08:29 PM

Maaari nang pagliguan ang ilang bahagi ng Manila Bay sa Disyembre 2019, sabi ni Environment Undersecretary Sherwin Rigor. Read more »