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Philippines eyes 'travel bubble' with some Asian countries: DOT

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 23 10:30 AM

MANILA – The Philippines is looking at setting up travel bubble arrangements with other Asian countries, a tourism official said Monday, as its neighbors begin to loosen travel restrictions after imposing lockdowns meant to curb the spread of COVID-19.   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 »

Opisyal ng DOT, pinuna matapos tawaging 'vice president' si Bongbong Marcos

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Posted at Oct 27 08:08 PM

Puna ng mga netizen, tila nakalimutan ng opisyal si Vice President Leni Robredo.    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 »

Pag-isyu ng retirement visa sa mga dayuhan pinasuspende muna

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 25 04:50 PM

Ipinasuspende ng board ng Philippine Retirement Authority ang pagbibigay ng retirement visa sa mga dayuhan.   Read more »

First hybrid PHITEX generates over P42 million in travel deals

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Posted at Oct 23 04:21 PM

Over P42 million in revenue has been projected from deals between local sellers and foreign buyers at the first hybrid edition of the Philippine Travel Exchange (PHITEX).  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 »

Senators question presence of 35-yr-old Chinese 'retirees' in the Philippines

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 20 12:40 AM

MANILA (UPDATE) - Some senators on Monday questioned why the Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA) has been allowing 35-year-old Chinese nationals to enter the country as "retirees," saying it could be considered as a threat to national security. Read more »

Baguio, Ilocos tatanggap ng mga turistang taga-Luzon: DOT

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Updated as of Oct 19 07:02 PM

Madadagdagan na ang mga puwedeng bisitahin ng mga taga-Luzon at Metro Manila, sabi ng Department of Tourism. 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

ABS-CBN News
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 says staycations to help boost domestic tourism amid pandemic; hotel industry 'optimistic'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 13 10:47 PM

The Department of Tourism is optimistic that staycations would help the local economy. Read more »

TINGNAN: Dry run ng pagpapailaw sa San Juanico Bridge

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 11 12:45 PM

Namangha ang mga motorista at iba pang nakatunghay sa dry run ng pagpapailaw sa San Juanico Bridge na nagkokonekta sa Samar at Leyte, gabi ng Sabado.   Read more »

PH nominated at World Travel Awards 2020 for top beach, dive destination

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 07 10:08 AM

Siargao Island is also nominated in the world's leading island destination category. Read more »

Fear, excitement in paradise: COVID-19 casts shadow over Boracay opening

Stanley Buenafe Gajete
Posted at Oct 02 04:16 PM

MANILA - Last March, business owner Alyssa Adapan closed her t-shirt store in Boracay as the coronavirus pandemic ignited lockdowns in the entire country.  Read more »

Baguio reopens doors to Ilocos Region tourists

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Updated as of Oct 02 12:25 AM

MANILA (UPDATE)- The summer capital of the Philippines reopened its tourism industry on Thursday but limited the number of local tourists from Ilocos Region to 200 per day only. Read more »

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

ABS-CBN News
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 »