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Boracay, Palawan and Cebu hailed World’s Best Islands

The Department of Tourism (DOT) applauded the naming of the country’s three island destinations among “The 25 Best Islands in the World” of the New York-based travel magazine Travel + Leisure (T+L).…

Tourism Chief takes “Listening Tours” to Luzon

Clark, Pampanga — As part of her nationwide listening tours, Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco travelled to Clark, Pampanga on Thursday (July 21) to engage in back-to-back dialogues with all heads of…

Museums proposed to be tourism circuits

Manila, Philippines — Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco on Wednesday (July 20) affirmed the Department’s full support to the National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) during her attendance at…

Boracay included in TIME’s 50 World’s Greatest Places of 2022

“The DOT affirms its pride and honor as Boracay Island once again proved its allure as a tourist haven. Such recognition will surely help us attain our goal of regaining our position…

Philcongen Calgary Welcomes the Formation of the Philippine Canadian Nurses Association

The Philippine Consulate General (PCG) in Calgary welcomes the recent formation of the Philippine Canadian Nurses Association (PCNA) in Alberta whose officers took their oath of office on 27 June 2022 before…

Filipino Artist SYM Mendoza’s Works Featured in Art Exhibit in Vancouver

In celebration of the Filipino Heritage Month in Canada, the Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver and the Dimasalang III International Artists Group hosted an Art Exhibit entitled “A Tribute to Filipino Artist…

PH and UAE Boost Economic Cooperation, Sign Investment Protection Agreement in Dubai

The Philippines and the UAE signed an investment promotion and protection agreement (IPPA) on 09 June 2022 in Dubai, UAE. According to DTI Secretary Ramon Lopez, Jr. and UAE Ministry of Finance…

PH Gold Artifacts Featured at Louvre Abu Dhabi’s World Civilizations Collection, Highlights PH Sophisticated Pre-Colonial Culture

Philippine Ambassador to the UAE Hjayceelyn M. Quintana witnessed the installation of Philippine gold artifacts at Louvre Abu Dhabi’s Grand Vestibule where the Philippines joins the World Civilizations Collection on 27 June…

Tourism Chief Frasco kicks off listening tours in the Visayas and Mindanao, encourages officials to reach out to LGUs, stakeholders

CEBU CITY – Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco on Thursday (July 7) encouraged the DOT regional offices in the Visayas and Mindanao to continuously reach out to local government…

Filipino Pianist, Cellist Stun Filipino, Foreign Audience at PH Independence Day Piano Recital in The Hague

The Philippine Embassy in The Hague held a special Independence Day Piano Recital on 02 June 2022, as part of its series of activities in commemoration of the 124th Anniversary of the Proclamation…

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