The Philippines’ marine biodiversity and premier dive sites will take centerstage as the Department of Tourism (DOT) holds the country’s first and only international dive event dubbed “Philippine International Dive Expo” (PHIDEX), slated on Sept. 20-22, at Conrad...
More fun, food at the 6th Edition of PHL Harvest
MEDIA RELEASE 29August 2019 CONTACT: CZARINA ZARA-LOYOLA Director Public Affairs and Advocacy czloyola@tourism.gov.ph 459-5200 loc 323 More fun, food at the 6th Edition of PHL Harvest Manila, Philippines – Calling all foodies and gastronomes, the Philippine Harvest...
Romulo Cafe, the capital’s favourite Filipino restaurant to showcase vibrant new look
THE CAPITAL’S FAVOURITE FILIPINO RESTAURANT TO SHOWCASE VIBRANT NEW LOOK Back in 2014, frustrated that Filipino cuisine was Asia’s best kept culinary secret, Rowena Romulo decided to do something about it. The result was Romulo Café. Opened in Kensington High Street...
DOT rallies support for UNWTO hosting bid
MEDIA RELEASE August 8, 2019 CONTACT: CZARINA ZARA-LOYOLA Director Public Affairs and Advocacy czloyola@tourism.gov.ph 459-5200 loc 323 DOT rallies support for UNWTO hosting bid Filipino hospitality like no other took center stage as the Philippine Department of...
Conde Nast Traveller Destination Feature: 10 COOL THINGS TO DO IN THE PHILIPPINES
Palm-lined beaches meet teeming tropical oceans in this island nation. Here’s how to make the most of it. by SARAH GILLESPIE 1. GO ISLAND-HOPPING Round up the crew, pile into a bangka boat, hand a wodge of notes to the driver and see where they take you. You might go...
TTG Feature: Diving into the Philippines’ idyllic natural beauty and wildlife experiences
On a trip to the Cebu region of the Philippines, Mary Ann Pickford discovers plenty of thrills and spills. SHARELINES Nature aficionados will especially love the Chocolate Hills, a geological formation on the island of Bohol, not far from Cebu, so-called...
DOT welcomes Travel + Leisure ranking of Palawan, Cebu, Boracay
MEDIA RELEASE 16 July 2019 CONTACT: CZARINA ZARA-LOYOLA Director Public Affairs and Advocacy czloyola@tourism.gov.ph 459-5200 loc 323 DOT welcomes Travel + Leisure ranking of Palawan, Cebu, Boracay The Department of Tourism (DOT) celebrates the inclusion of the...
Be Part of the Fun at the TFC London Barrio Fiesta – Photo Competition
PRESS RELEASE BE PART OF THE FUN! In celebration of the Filipino Summer Barrio Fiesta season in the UK, PDoT - London invites you to BE PART OF THE FUN and JOIN our photo competition at the biggest London Barrio Fiesta 2019, in UK. JOIN US on Sat 20th-Sun 21st...
Subic Bay named top sports tourism destination
PSTA chairman Charles Lim handing the award to SBMA chairman and administrator Wilma Eisma. SUBIC BAY, Central Luzon’s top tourist destination, added a feather in its cap with the recent awarding of the “Destination of the Year” by the Philippine Sports Tourism Awards...