Cebu to host int’l tourism forum; gains cited

Izobelle T. Pulgo, Victor Anthony V. Silva 02/14/2017

ANOTHER international event in Cebu this year is sure to bring in more foreign tourists and give more foreign exposure to the Queen City of the South and Cebu Province. Provincial Tourism Officer Boboi Costas said that…

Familiarization exchanges eyed

Victor Anthony V. Silva 01/31/2017

C. Visayas, C. Luzon tourism players to study each others’ products so that they can help market them “You can’t sell what you don’t know.” Director Catalino Chan III of the Department of Tourism in Central Visayas…

After Moalboal, KathNiel explores more towns in southern Cebu

Apple Ta-as 01/24/2017

DIVING in the crystal blue waters of Moalboal located in the southwestern tip of Cebu was only the start of the adventure of Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla for their upcoming film, “Can’t Help Falling in Love,”…

Korean tourist dies, wife injured in parasailing accident

Nestle L. Semilla, Norman V. Mendoza 01/24/2017

CEBU CITY–A 64-year-old Korean tourist died while his wife was injured in a parasailing accident in Lapu-Lapu City around 10 a.m. on Tuesday. Seong Soo Kim was declared dead-on-arrival at the Mactan Doctors Hospital while his 60-year-old…

Sagada’s charm

Cris Evert Lato-Ruffolo 01/07/2017

THERE were only three people who arrived in Banaue who were interested to go to Sagada that morning: I who did not have any itinerary, and the German couple who looked like they want to kill each…

Cebu hotels nearly full

Victor Anthony V. Silva 01/05/2017

Hotels in Cebu City are expecting high occupancy during the weekend leading up to the grand Sinulog celebration as millions of people participate in the annual parade and feast day of Sto. Niño. Among others, Radisson Blu…

Reminiscing Aarhus

Jason A. Baguia 12/31/2016

“Aarhus and the 18 other municipalities in Central Denmark Region celebrate our year as European Capital of Culture in 2017.” —www.aarhus2017.dk FROM 2014 to 2015, I lived in Aarhus, a small harbor city that is Denmark’s second…

Capitol to launch tourism education program

Victor Anthony V. Silva 12/16/2016

The Cebu provincial government will be launching a tourism education program next year, an initiative that will delve on the benefits as well as negative impacts of tourism to communities. Joselito “Boboi” Costas, provincial tourism chief, said…

DOT exec: Oslob may be out of Miss U show

Victor Anthony V. Silva 12/13/2016

Whale shark watching in Oslob town in southern Cebu may not be included in the final show of the Miss Universe pageant, which will involve 90 candidates. Tourism Undersecretary Katherine de Castro said that they are considering…

Batang Pinoy meet kicks off in Tagum

Glendale G. Rosal 11/26/2016

AROUND 14,000 plus athletes from 300 cities and municipalities around the Philippines will converge at the Davao del Norte Sports and Tourism Complex today for the opening ceremonies of the 2016 Batang Pinoy National Finals. The week-long…

A1 Coming Back to PH

PR 10/03/2016

A1 fell in love with the Philippines upon their very first visit. Now four years since their last appearance, A1 is heading back for their “Here We Come-Back!” Tour. This two-night show scheduled for Manila and Cebu…

Aloguinsan recognition sets benchmark for other towns

Victor Anthony V. Silva 09/28/2016

Local tourism stakeholders welcomed the recognition of Aloguinsan town in Cebu as among the world’s top 100 tourism destinations and encouraged other local governments in the province to draw inspiration from the municipality. Judy Gabato, OIC of…

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