DOT Usec proposes development of tourism circuits in Cebu

Irene R. Sino Cruz 06/18/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines–Tourism Undersecretary Art Boncato Jr. said the department is promoting the development of tourism circuits. He explained that tourism circuits would have roads, an entry point such as airports and seaports as well as sites,…

Task force on environment regularly monitors Cebu, Bohol resorts

Irene R. Sino Cruz 05/22/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines—A multi-agency task force regularly monitors compliance of environmental laws by resorts in Panglao Island, Bohol as well as those located along beach destinations in Cebu. The task force is composed of the Central Visayas…

RP to bid for two international tourism events

Irene R. Sino Cruz 05/10/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines–The Philippines is bidding for two major international tourism events, Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo Puyat said. Puyat made this disclosure when she delivered the welcome address at the Pacific Asia Travel Association Annual Summit 2019,…

Maayo Hotel Receives a 4-star Rating from DOT

PR 03/23/2019

Maayo Hotel was awarded a four-star rating by the Department of Tourism Accreditation Board last December 17, 2018. According to Department of Tourism’s standards, the star-ratings are given to hotels that had passed the quality of service…

Wholistic approach to infrastructure projects needed for sustainable tourism 

Irene R. Sino Cruz 03/12/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines-The Department of Tourism is now talking with the World Bank and Asian Development Bank about financial assistance for planning projects that ensure sustainable tourism. Tourism Undersecretary Arturo Boncato Jr. for tourism regulation coordination and…

Warm airport welcome for balikbayans: Rondalla songs, native leis, giveaways

Cris Evert Lato-Ruffolo 01/17/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Lorna Cabrera has a list of what she wants to eat in the two weeks that she will be in Cebu.  On top of the list of what she refers to as native…

DENR Undersecretary: Manila Bay rehab to take 7 years, to cost P47B

Cris Evert Lato-Ruffolo 01/12/2019

SIARGAO ISLAND — The rehabilitation of Manila Bay would take seven years to accomplish and would cost around P47 billion, according to Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Undersecretary Benny Antiporda.  “Based on the statement of…

Sinulog visitors: Three balikbayan flights to arrive in Cebu on Jan. 17

Doris C. Bongcac 01/09/2019

  CEBU CITY, Philippines — At least three balikbayan flights will be arriving in Cebu on January 17 for the Sinulog festivities. Judy Gabato, chief tourism operations officer of the Department of Tourism in Central Visayas (DOT-7),…

Return of prized bells seen ringing in more tourists

Inquirer.net 12/16/2018

The Department of Tourism (DOT) is ready for the influx of tourists not just in Balangiga, Eastern Samar, but also in the rest of Eastern Visayas following the return of the iconic Balangiga bells to the quaint…

DOT insists Cebu still safe for tourists

Delta Dyrecka Letigio, Nestle L. Semilla 10/06/2018

DESPITE SPATE OF KILLINGS Cebu remains a safe destination for tourists despite the recent spate of killings, the top official of the Department of Tourism (DOT) said on Saturday. In her visit to Cebu yesterday, DOT Secretary…

DOT to limit Boracay tourists

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 10/06/2018

Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat said the department will limit the tourists visiting Boracay starting October 26 during its soft opening following the results of the study being done in the island. Puyat said that…

Teo: No need to return P60M to DOT

Inquirer.net 08/14/2018

EVEN former Tourism Secretary Wanda Tulfo-Teo thinks that her brother, TV host Ben Tulfo, should not return the P60 million paid by the Department of Tourism (DOT) for advertisements in Bitag Media’s “Kilos Pronto” show. Tulfo-Teo gave…

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