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Malling more fun in PH: DOT pushes shopping tourism

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Credit to Author: ryanl| Date: Sat, 18 May 2019 21:10:26 +0000

CAMPAIGNPARTNERS SMSupermalls have partnered with theDepartment of Tourism (DOT) for the “Malling isMore Fun in the Philippines” campaign inSMmalls nationwide. In photo: Jollibee’s Francis Flores,SMSupermarket’s Joey Mendoza, DOT’sAssistant SecretaryVerna Buensuceso and Assistant SecretaryHowie Uyking, Mandaluyong Mayor MenchieAbalos,DOTSecretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat,Mandaluyong CouncilorCharisse Abalos, Margarita Fores,SMSupermalls’ Steven Tan and IanMathay,DOTNCR Officer in Charge CatherineAgustin, andSMSupermalls’ Jonjon San Agustin at theMay 17 launch atSMMega Fashion Hall. For more details, visit www.smsupermalls.com

MANILA, Philippines — It was a typical fiesta, with the barong-clad Jollibee mascot welcoming guests at SM Mega Fashion Hall on Friday. Dancers in traditional wear blended seamlessly with musicians playing Filipino instruments and soprano Lara Maigue impressing the crowd with her rendition of the Sylvia La Torre classic, “Sa Kabukiran.”

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DILG backs takeover of erring resorts

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Credit to Author: besguerra| Date: Sun, 05 May 2019 21:35:38 +0000

MANILA, Philippines — Interior Secretary Eduardo Año backed on Sunday a recommendation for national agencies to take over tourist sites found violating environmental laws, citing in particular noncompliant resorts in El Nido, Palawan, which have been given until May 30 to abide by government regulations or face shutdown.

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Museo de Intramuros: Plumbing Filipino psyche through religious art

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Credit to Author: cmiranda| Date: Tue, 30 Apr 2019 23:00:24 +0000

Museo de Intramuros: Plumbing Filipino psyche through religious art

MANILA, Philippines — It’s National Heritage Month and the Department of Tourism (DOT) is inviting the public to explore and learn about the religious side of Philippine culture and history by visiting its newest museum in Intramuros, Manila.

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Boracay rehab all about following law

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Credit to Author: cmiranda| Date: Tue, 30 Apr 2019 21:18:58 +0000

Boracay rehab all about following law

BORACAY ISLAND, Aklan, Philippines — The government is bent on sustaining the gains of the six-month environmental rehabilitation of Boracay as more tourists are returning to the resort island in Malay, Aklan province, according to Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat.

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Boracay bounces back, focus on sustainable tourism on

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Credit to Author: ggaviola| Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2019 13:08:03 +0000

Boracay Island

BORACAY ISLAND, AKLAN—A year after the start of the six-month shutdown of Boracay Island for rehabilitation, an increasing number of local and foreign tourists are again flocking to the world-renowned island.

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DOT: PH tourist destinations coming forward to express interest in rehabilitation

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Credit to Author: eestopace| Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2019 12:19:49 +0000

Tourism Secretary Berna Romulo-Puyat said Friday many famous tourist destinations in the country are coming forward to express interest in rehabilitation.  

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DOT to travelers: Practice responsible, sustainable tourism this Holy Week

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Credit to Author: jvicente| Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2019 06:17:15 +0000

DOT to travelers: Practice responsible, sustainable tourism this Holy Week

The Department of Tourism (DOT) reminded tourists and pilgrims on Wednesday to practice responsible and sustainable tourism this Holy Week. 

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DOT: Holy Week in Intramuros to boost cultural tourism

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Credit to Author: ggaviola| Date: Mon, 15 Apr 2019 04:39:02 +0000

DOT: Holy Week in Intramuros to boost cultural tourism

MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Tourism (DOT) said the Holy Week activities in the walled city of Intramuros in Manila will be an opportunity to further boost cultural tourism in the country.

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Want tourism boom? Job security is key, gov’t told

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Credit to Author: clopez| Date: Wed, 06 Mar 2019 21:34:35 +0000

For the Philippines to attract more visitors, attention should be given not only to revive and market its top destinations but also to ensure job security in the service sector

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