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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 »

Briton, Canadian arrested in Thailand for graffiti on wall

Reuters
Updated as of Oct 19 03:01 PM

Two tourists charged with vandalism for spray painting graffiti on a wall in northern Thailand face up to 10 years in prison if found guilty, police said on Friday. Read more »

DENR wants 'zero tolerance' vs Boracay litterbugs

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 18 05:24 PM

Violators of the Anti-Littering Law could face a fine or be made to render community service from 8 to 16 hours.  Read more »

Tickled pink: Typhoons trick Japan blossoms into blooming 6 months early

Reuters
Posted at Oct 18 03:37 PM

The unexpected bloom comes amid growing concern around the world about global warming 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 »

Habulan

Domcar C. Lagto, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 16 07:43 PM

Children play "habulan" at Wawa Fish Port in Nasugbu, Batangas on Tuesday afternoon. 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 »

Praktis sa pagbubukas ng Boracay, nagsimula na

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 15 08:43 PM

Sinimulan na nitong Lunes ng gobyerno ang dry run o pagsasanay para sa pagbubukas ng isla ng Boracay, na nakatakda sa Oktubre 26. Read more »

'Cesspool no more': Boracay opening dry run starts

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 15 10:45 AM

BORACAY, Aklan - The government on Monday began its 10-day dry run for the October 26 soft opening of this holiday island. Read more »

Boracay ready for reopening dry run

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 15 10:46 AM

Several business establishments in Boracay are putting their final touches as they get set for the island's reopening dry run on Monday. 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 »

5 things to do in Bulalacao, Oriental Mindoro

Kara Santos
Updated as of Oct 13 01:32 PM

Roughly 3-4 hours by land from the capital Calapan, the southernmost town of Bulalacao remains a hidden gem just waiting to be discovered.  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 »

Far from powerful: PH passport places 75th in power index

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 10 07:03 PM

The Philippines ranked 75th in the world's most powerful passport list, allowing visa free travel to only 66 destinations, according to the 2018 Henley Passport Index. Read more »

Tourist killed in Bangkok teenage gang shootout

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 09 12:18 AM

A shootout between two teenage gangs in a popular shopping district in Bangkok left at least one Indian tourist dead and four others injured, a health official said Monday. Read more »

5 reasons Culion in Palawan deserves your attention

Kara Santos
Updated as of Oct 06 05:35 PM

For those looking for an off-beat destination, here are some reasons why Culion, dubbed Palawan’s Last Frontier, should be on your bucketlist.  Read more »

Marriott ready to reap benefits as Clark booms

Angelo G. Garcia
Posted at Oct 06 10:32 AM

International hotel chain brand Marriott recently opened its third hotel in the country, at Clark Freeport Zone in Pampanga.  Read more »

Talks about bilateral ties and right way to eat spaghetti with Italian envoy

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 05 06:17 PM

Annalisa Burgos shares a meal with Italian Ambassador to the Philippines Giorgio Guglielmino to talk infrastructure, investment, tourism, #BiennaleArte2017 in Asia, and the right way to eat spaghetti. Read more »