Three Cebu execs join DOT 

Morexette Marie B. Erram 07/28/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Three former local executives in Cebu are now part of the new administration of the Department of Tourism (DOT) which is headed by Sec. Christina Frasco.  They are former Liloan Councilor Ferdinand “Kokoy”…

Taiwan-Minglanilla sisterhood mulled

Morexette Marie B. Erram 07/27/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Officials from Taiwan are considering establishing sisterhood ties with Minglanilla town in southern Cebu, the local government announced. Minglanilla Mayor Rajiv Enad, in a press statement, revealed that they met with Taiwan Ambassador…

Marcos’ first Sona: ‘The state of the nation is sound’

Neil Arwin Mercado - Reporter / @NAMercadoINQ 07/25/2022

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. delivered his first State of the Nation Address (Sona), giving a glimpse of his first few days in office and his plans for the next six years. Unlike his…

Zamboanguita, Dauin to host 2022 Dive7 Festival

Doris C. Bongcac 07/24/2022

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – International and local scuba divers and enthusiasts are expected to convene in the municipalities of Zamboanguita and Dauin in Negros Oriental for another big dive scheduled from July 28 to 31, 2022. And…

What is a ‘kamote’ rider? Kuya Kim explains

Micah Sophia C. Marcellones 07/19/2022

CEBU, Philippines —’Kamote.’ Many of us may be familiar with this term. In fact, we may have already encountered them on the streets by now or seen videos of them being shared on social media. The term…

Cebu named among world’s best islands again

Morexette Marie B. Erram 07/18/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The world’s spotlight shines on Cebu once again after the island province was named among the world’s best islands.  Cebu, together with the islands of Boracay and Palawan, made it to the list…

HRRAC optimistic of tourism bounce back by Q1 of 2023

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 06/14/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Hotel, Resort, and Restaurant Association of Cebu Inc.(HRRAC) is optimistic that the tourism sector can bounce back to its pre-pandemic state by the first quarter of 2023. HRRAC Vice President Carlos Suarez…

DOT-7 presents region’s new tourism circuits at 2022 Cebu Travel Catalogue International

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 06/11/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — On its second day, June 11, 2022, the Cebu Travel Catalogue International (CTCI) continued to gather crowds in Ayala Center Cebu’s Activity Center as related activities geared to promote tourism and entice people…

DOT spotlights PWDs and women in tourism with new ‘It’s More Fun for All’ campaign

06/10/2022

The advocacy programs of the Department of Tourism (DOT) take center stage in “It’s More Fun for All” — a new campaign that promotes inclusiveness and accessibility in the tourism sector. The campaign highlights DOT programs namely:…

Frasco says ‘heavy investment’ in tourism infrastructure will spur economy

Daniza Fernandez 06/07/2022

MANILA, Philippines — Incoming Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco said on Tuesday that “heavy investment” in infrastructure, especially to prop up tourism sites will buoy the country’s economy which was harshly hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking on…

Tourism in Cebu gains more ground; Additional flights expected

Morexette Marie B. Erram 06/01/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines – As tourism in Cebu gains more ground during the first half of 2022, stakeholders here are expecting more flights connecting the island province to other destinations both locally and globally.  Members of the…

‘Tourism key to revitalize PH’s post-pandemic growth’

Morexette Marie B. Erram 05/31/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines – As the country’s new Tourism Secretary, Liloan Mayor Christina Frasco vowed to usher an era of ‘effective tourism governance’ to boost the tourism industry here. Frasco, in a statement issued on Tuesday, May…

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