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A historic chapter in Austronesian maritime heritage was celebrated with the arrival of Taiwan's indigenous Tao community today, June 16,2026 in Batanes through the “Kakteh Do Cinai” Lanyu (Orchid Island)–Batanes Island First Voyage in 300 Years, a remarkable journey that

The Department of Tourism (DOT) Region 2 joined the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) during the soft launch and ceremonial activation of the Provision of Internet Access through Low Earth Orbit Satellites (PIALEOS) program, a landmark initiative aimed

The Department of Tourism (DOT) Region 2, through its Product and Market Development Unit, together with representatives from the DOT Central Office and the Isabela Tourism Office, successfully concluded the site assessment for the “Isabela Coast: Your Island Toast” Tourism

The Municipality of Rizal, Cagayan successfully celebrated the Padekat Festival through a vibrant one-day cultural event featuring street dance competitions, folk dance presentations from elementary and high school students, and a special ballroom exhibition for senior citizens on May 9,

The Department of Tourism (DOT) Region 02, in partnership with the DOT Central Office and the Provincial Government of Isabela through the Isabela Tourism Office, successfully conducted a two-day site validation activity on May 5–6, 2026, in preparation for the

The Department of Tourism (DOT) Region 02, in partnership with the Local Government Unit of Itbayat, successfully concluded the 7-day Homestay Pilipinas Program Training, producing 17 graduates ready to elevate community-based tourism in the northernmost municipality of the Philippines held

The Department of Tourism (DOT) Region 02 proudly welcomed and supported the staging of the 2026 MPTC Tour of Luzon as the prestigious cycling event passed through the scenic routes of Cagayan Valley on May 2-4, 2026. As part of its

As part of the nationwide celebration of Filipino Food Month, the Department of Tourism (DOT), Region 2 facilitated a Community-Based Tourism (CBT) Kulinarya Workshop organized and fully funded by the Local Government Unit of Baggao, Cagayan. The two-day training was

Vibrant performances, colorful costumes, and cultural storytelling filled the streets of Pamplona aseleven clustered contingents representing eighteen barangays participated in the street dance festivalof the 2nd Caggu Festival and Patronal Fiesta held on April 28, 2026. Named after the caggu or

The Department of Tourism (DOT), Region 2, in partnership with the Local Government Unit of Kayapa, Nueva Vizcaya, successfully conducted the Community-Based Tourism (CBT) Kulinarya Workshop on April 21–22, 2026 in Kayapa, Nueva Vizcaya. The two-day training gathered local tourism stakeholders