1.07 million tourists visit Cagayan Valley and North Philippine Islands in 2017
The Cagayan Valley and North Philippine Islands recorded a total of 2,539,837 visitor arrivals, composed of 1,468,876 same Day Visitors and 1,070,961 tourists. This is the first time the region has exceeded one million tourist arrivals. The region reached a milestone
Batanes gets its own Tourist Police
The Department of Tourism (DOT) Region 2, in partnership with the Philippine National Police (PNP),recently conducted the 2-day Crisis Management and Tourist Safety & Security Seminar for Tourist-Oriented Police for Community Order and Protection (TOPCOP) Phase II for the Province
Groups welcome Puyat’s appointment as DOT chief
By Ma. Stella F. Arnaldo, Business Mirror, May 11, 2018 MANILA, PHILIPPINES - Various tourism industry associations warmly welcomed the appointment of Bernadette Fatima Romulo-Puyat as secretary of the Department of Tourism (DOT). Many of the heads of the tourism groups told
Calayan hosts tourism product development for 2nd District of Cagayan
The Department of Tourism Region 2 recently concluded Workshop on Tourism Product Development for the 2nd District Municipalities in the Province of Cagayan held at the Island Municipality of Calayan, Cagayan last 11-14 April, 2018. The workshop was attended by the
Santa Ana Cagayan debuts as cruise tourism destination
Santa Ana town hosted a cruise for the first time in history, according to Mayor Darwin Tobias. The M/V Silver Discoverer dropped its anchor in Sta. Ana on March 18. The M/V Silver Discoverer is a leading luxury expedition vessel
Inclusive Local Growth (ILoG) through River Tourism launched in Peñablanca
The Department of Tourism (DOT) Region 2 in partnership with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Region 2 and the Local Government Unit of Penablanca gathered together last March 16 for the launching of the Inclusive Local Growth
Batanes Recipient of the World Toilet Association Funding
On March 26, 2018 officials from the World Toilet Association (WTA) arrived in the Batanes to officially turn-over the newly built toilet with an Ivatan stone house design, a facility that can be used continuously and maintained by the community. In
Cebu Pacific launches flights to Batanes
Cebu Pacific along with its wholly owned subsidiary CebGo left the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 4 and took its inaugural flight to the Island Province of Batanes on March 28, 2018. The inaugural flight was led by Mr. Alexander
Sta.Praxedes celebrates 10th Gamet Festival
Sta.Praxedes celebrates 10th Gamet Festival On March 27, 2018 the Municipality of Sta.Praxedes celebrated its 10th Gamet Festival. Pyropia or Porphyra locally known as Gamet or black gold among the Ilocanos is the main product of the said municipality with a recorded
DOT urges public: Reflect, travel during Lent
DOT urges public: Reflect, travel during Lent Manila, Philippines- Tourism Secretary Wanda Tulfo-Teo urged the public to visit faith-based tourism destinations and participate in the Lenten activities in the regions. The tourism chief made the assertion in a press briefing held today