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Now that adobo is known, here's the next step in promoting Filipino food abroad

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 22 09:27 AM

The three-hour long talk highlighted the need to promote abroad the diversity of Filipino cuisine.  Read more »

Where to next? Get ideas from these 'instagrammable' mall dioramas

Kristine Sabillo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 15 07:37 PM

With every selfie posted by a mall customer in his or her social media account, Philippine tourist destinations are also promoted. Read more »

Masskara Festival reaches Amsterdam

Jofelle P. Tesorio, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 01 07:23 PM

AMSTERDAM - The Masskara Festival came alive in the Dutch capital last Saturday to aggressively push the Philippines as a major tourism destination. Read more »

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

ABS-CBN News
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

ABS-CBN News
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 »

Duterte 'happy' with Puyat's work despite son Paolo's criticism

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 20 02:29 PM

Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat continues to enjoy President Rodrigo Duterte's trust despite his son Paolo's criticism of her, a Cabinet official said Friday. 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 »

Where to next? PH has 4 new tourist spots

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 29 03:34 PM

The Philippines has 4 new tourist destinations. Read more »

COA: DOT’s P507 million spending lacked supporting documents

Adrian Ayalin, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 29 09:09 PM

Various offices of the Department of Tourism spent a total of P507.304 million despite lack of supporting documents, according to the latest report on the agency by the Commission on Audit. Read more »

DOT welcomes lifting of US security notice on NAIA

ABS-CBN News
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 »

What the DOT says on 'visa on arrival' policy for Chinese tourists

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 01 11:26 PM

MANILA - The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Thursday said it will clarify the proposal to end the practice of issuing visas to Chinese nationals upon their arrival in the Philippines. Read more »

‘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 »