In Bohol, Sevilla twin hanging bridges reopen for visiting tourists

Doris C. Bongcac 07/16/2023

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — One of the famous tourism attractions in Bohol province, the Sevilla Twin Hanging Bridge, has already been reopened to accommodate guests. The newly reconstructed hanging bridge was blessed last July 7, 2023 as…

Bantayan Airport runway to be expanded to accommodate bigger aircraft

Angeline Bregondo 07/13/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Bantayan Airport’s runway will be extended to accommodate commercial flights from the country’s flag carriers, the Cebu Provincial Government announced. Local officials are planning to increase the runway’s current length from 1.2 kilometers…

Tourism chief Christina Garcia-Frasco still has Marcos’ trust despite ‘Love Philippines’ video mess

Jean Mangaluz 07/07/2023

  MANILA, Philippines — Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco still has the trust of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. despite the “Love Philippines” video mess. Speaking to the media at Fort Bonifacio on Friday, Marcos said that there…

DOT chief keeping ‘Love’ campaign despite mess

Melvin Gascon, Tina G. Santos 07/06/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Tourism (DOT) is not ditching its “Love the Philippines” campaign which got off to a rocky start when the advertising agency behind the P49-million project was abruptly fired after it admitted…

Erik Matti slams ‘lazy news gathering’ on DOT’s ‘Love The Philippines’ ad campaign fiasco

Dale Calanog 07/05/2023

Veteran filmmaker Erik Matti slammed what he termed as “lazy news gathering” on the part of journalists seeking to uncover the “real story” behind the “Love The Philippines” campaign video of the Department of Tourism (DOT). On Monday,…

DOT ends deal with ad firm over promo fiasco

Dona Z. Pazzibungan, Julie M. Aurelio, Melvin Gascon 07/04/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Just two days after it announced that it was conducting an investigation, the Department of Tourism (DOT) abruptly ended its contract with DDB Group Philippines on Monday after the advertising agency apologized for using…

Senators disappointed over ‘Love the Philippines’ foreign stock video fiasco

Beatrice Pinlac 07/03/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Senators on Monday vented out their frustration over the controversial use of foreign stock footage in the Department of Tourism’s (DOT) video for the launch of its new P49-million “Love the Philippines” tourism campaign.…

Gordon backs new DOT slogan; wants more tourism infrastructures

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 07/01/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Former Senator Richard Gordon has expressed his support to the new slogan of the Department of Tourism (DOT) as this speaks of love for the country and the appreciation of its natural beauty. “It…

Siargao no paradise for informal settlers

Jane Bautista 06/27/2023

DAPA, Surigao del Norte, Philippines — Many tourists, Filipino and foreign alike, have found paradise on this teardrop-shaped island of Siargao that boasts white sand beaches and big waves perfect for surfing. Even the hourlong, 30-kilometer ride…

Boracay logs over 1 million arrivals in first half of 2023

Philippine Daily Inquirer 06/26/2023

ILOILO CITY, Philippines — The number of tourists who visited Boracay Island has reached over a million since the start of 2023, buoying hope that visitors will exceed the 1.8 million target of Malay town in Aklan…

LOOK: Tourism Secretary Garcia-Frasco captivated by Moalboal’s undersea beauty

Wenilyn Sabalo 06/24/2023

LOOK: Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco said she was mesmerized by the rich marine ecosystem of Moalboal during a diving stop there on Friday. “Mesmerized by MOALBOAL. The Sardine Run, sea turtles, and pristine…

Lapu-Lapu councilor proposes collection of environmental fees from tourists 

Futch Anthony Inso 06/22/2023

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu- A city councilor here is proposing the collection of environmental fees for tourists who will be visiting their beaches and other tourist spots. Councilor Annabeth Cuizon said that she already submitted a proposed ordinance…

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