LGUs told to properly plan tourism initiatives to avoid ‘overtourism’

07/20/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Tourism is not always the solution to poverty and the other problems of the country. In fact, tourism, if not properly managed could add to the country’s problems, says Tourism Planning Consultant Chen…

Watsons Takes the Lead in Sustainable Retailing through its Largest Sustainability Area in The Block SM City North Edsa

PR 03/31/2023

Watsons Philippines, the country’s leading health, wellness, and beauty retailer, recently opened its 1000th store in The Block, SM City North Edsa, which houses the largest sustainability area in the Philippines. The flagship store offers the widest…

Maayo Well promotes healthy sustainable living in its ‘Food First Fair’

Marc Cosep 07/20/2019

As we celebrate Nutrition Month, Maayo Well continues to foster the concept of food as medicine and emphasize nutrition as the forefront towards health management through their “Food First Fair.” Formerly known as Maayo Medical, Maayo Well’s…

Bluewater Maribago aims for green, sustainable resort as it turns 30

Marc Cosep 05/05/2019

As Bluewater Maribago Resort turns 30 this year, the resort laid out their plans geared towards becoming a more sustainable and environmentally friendly resort in the island. After successfully concluding their strategic planning, Eric Monsanto, marketing and…

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…

Manila among world’s least sustainable cities – report

Inquirer.net 11/02/2018

Manila has made it to the list of the world’s least sustainable cities, a study from an Amsterdam-based design and consultancy firm showed. In its 2018 Sustainable Cities Index (SCI) report released Thursday, Arcadis revealed that the…

La Vida Local opens; highlights sustainable tourism, going local

Gerard Vincent Francisco 10/08/2018

PRACTICE sustainable tourism and go local! This is the call of Cebu Provincial Tourism Officer Joselito “Boboi” Costas as he encouraged those involved in the tourism industry to practice sustainable tourism and the public to patronize local…

Emergency Responders Congress tackles disaster preparedness, resilient attitude for sustainable progress

Nestle L. Semilla 08/29/2018

  At least 700 local emergency responders coming from different municipalities and cities Cebu attended the 4th Emergency Responders Congress held at the Central Command Headquarters in Barangay Apas, Cebu City. The congress aims to equip local…

Cebu Pacific launches sustainable tourism program, shifts to eco-friendly utensils

Cris Evert Lato-Ruffolo 07/31/2018

MANILA — Low-cost carrier, Cebu Pacific Air, has announced today its move to replace non-recyclable utensils to eco-friendly alternatives as part of its commitment to sustainable tourism. The airline also launched “Juan Effect,” a joint program with…

Being a sustainable diner

Aissa A. Dela Cruz 07/27/2018

EVERY time we dine out, my friend Tensie Villa makes sure that no food goes to waste. So she takes home whatever we fail to consume, to feed hungry children she meets in the streets. Tensie teaches…

Sustainable tourism, tourists’ security and safety pushed

CNU Intern, Jose Santino S. Bunachita 06/17/2018

TOURISM officials are pushing for sustainable tourism and for making sure that tourists are safe and secure in visiting destinations in the country especially in Cebu. Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat said in a recent visit to Cebu,…

Carabao dairy: A livelihood we call our own

PR 10/20/2017

Carlito Autida, 45, married to Rosalie, 43, and father to ten children, expressed his gratitude to the government for lighting up the hopes of every poor family by giving them a livelihood of their own.“After  years of…

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