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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 »

Tourism department says it 'fully supports' Duterte order for Manila Bay rehab

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 09 06:24 PM

The tourism department said Wednesday it "fully supports" President Rodrigo Duterte's order to rehabilitate Manila Bay, where truckloads of garbage wash ashore during the southwest monsoon season. Read more »

These pictures will inspire you to take up underwater photography

Jeeves de Veyra
Posted at Dec 29 06:05 AM

Underwater photographers from 24 countries dove into the scenic waters of Batangas Bay and the Berde Strait around Anilao, Batangas to compete in the recent 6th Underwater Anilao Shootout. Read more »

DOT lauds Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray for promoting PH

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 18 08:49 AM

MANILA - A woman of beauty, grace, and intellect would best describe Catriona Gray as shown in her stellar performance in Miss Universe 2018.  Read more »

20 metrong easement zone, balak ipatupad sa El Nido

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 28 09:21 PM

Madaming establisimyento ang nanganganib na ma-demolish sa planong ipatupad ang 20-meter easement zone sa El Nido sa Palawan.   Read more »

Matapos ang 6 buwan: Boracay muling binuksan sa mga turista; gobyerno may paalala

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 26 08:37 PM

Matapos ang anim na buwang pagsasara para sa rehabilitasyon, muling binuksan sa mga turista ngayong Biyernes ang isla ng Boracay, na ngayon ay nasasaklaw ng mas mahigpit na mga patakaran. Read more »

LIST: 157 accredited hotels, resorts in Boracay

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 26 08:04 AM

MANILA - Some 157 hotels and resorts in Boracay Island are allowed by the government to take in guests as the island reopened Friday. Read more »

DOJ to DOT: Seek Duterte order declaring Boracay 'casino-free'

Mike Navallo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 25 06:36 PM

The Department of Justice has advised Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat to urge the President to issue an executive order declaring Boracay Island “casino-free.” Read more »

More hotels allowed to accept guests on Boracay reopening

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 19 09:46 PM

The Department of Tourism on Friday released an updated list of Boracay establishments where tourists may stay once the island reopens on October 26.   Read more »

Tourism department clarifies no room limits in Boracay

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 18 03:12 PM

The number of hotel rooms in Boracay will not be limited once the island reopens next week, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said Tuesday, belying earlier pronouncements of the Environment Department. Read more »

Mga turistang dumating sa Boracay, kakaunti

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 17 10:44 PM

Sa unang tatlong araw ng dry run o praktis sa muling pagbubukas ng isla, mas marami ang mga trabahador at empleyado na dumating kaysa mga turista. Read more »

What tourists, businesses need to know about Boracay dry run, opening

Davinci Maru, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 16 03:46 AM

MANILA - As Boracay began its partial reopening on Monday, the government said it will strictly enforce the compliance of business establishments to ensure the success of its dry run. Read more »

Tourist arrivals up by 8.4 pct in August: DOT chief

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 13 09:06 PM

Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat said the agency is targeting 7.4 million tourist arrivals this year from 6.6 million last year. Read more »

DOT tells non-compliant Boracay hotels to 'stop bookings,' 'delete online promos'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 13 04:13 PM

MANILA - Establishments that fail to comply with government regulations in tourist island Boracay should "delete" online promotional materials and stop booking rooms "until complete compliance with government regulations," the Department of Tourism (DOT) said Saturday.   Read more »

Sili cake at sili beer, tampok sa 'Kain Na'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 13 01:57 AM

Mahilig ba kayo sa mga pagkaing maaanghang? Read more »

Vicki Belo 'dreams' of being next Tourism Secretary

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 05 05:07 PM

Celebrity doctor Victoria "Vicki" Belo has been looking beyond her beauty empire and into the public sector to fulfill one of her goals.  Read more »

DOT, positibong maaabot ang 7.4 milyong turista ngayong taon

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 03 12:47 AM

Ipinagmalaki nito ang paglago ng turismo kahit na isinara ang Boracay.  Read more »

ALAMIN: Mga aktibidad na bawal nang gawin sa Boracay beachfront

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 28 11:35 PM

Sa muling pagbubukas ng Boracay sa Oktubre, lilimitahan na ang bilang ng mga turistang maaaring makapasok sa isla. Read more »

LIST: Boracay hotels open for booking by October

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 31 07:20 PM

The Department of Tourism on Friday released a list of Boracay establishments where tourists may stay once the island reopens on October 26. Read more »