{"id":6172,"date":"2026-01-11T06:33:48","date_gmt":"2026-01-11T06:33:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.region2fun.ph\/official\/?p=6172"},"modified":"2026-01-11T06:40:23","modified_gmt":"2026-01-11T06:40:23","slug":"municipality-of-dupax-del-sur-officially-adopts-mabuhay-gesture-to-strengthen-tourism-hospitality","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.region2fun.ph\/official\/news-and-events\/municipality-of-dupax-del-sur-officially-adopts-mabuhay-gesture-to-strengthen-tourism-hospitality\/","title":{"rendered":"Municipality of Dupax del Sur Officially Adopts \u201cMabuhay\u201d Gesture to Strengthen Tourism Hospitality"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Municipality of Dupax del Sur has officially adopted the \u201cMabuhay\u201d gesture as part of its standardized tourism welcome protocol through Resolution No. 164, Series of 2025, approved during a regular session of the Sangguniang Bayan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/www.region2fun.ph\/official\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/222222222222222-1024x580.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6175\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.region2fun.ph\/official\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/222222222222222-1024x580.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.region2fun.ph\/official\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/222222222222222-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.region2fun.ph\/official\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/222222222222222-768x435.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.region2fun.ph\/official\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/222222222222222-1536x870.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.region2fun.ph\/official\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/222222222222222.jpg 1793w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>The resolution was spearheaded by Vice Mayor Hon. Michael L. Donguis, with the full support of the Sangguniang Bayan Members, underscoring the Municipality\u2019s commitment to enhancing visitor experience and fostering a culture of warm and respectful hospitality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The adoption follows the successful conduct of the Filipino Brand of Service Excellence (FBSE) training facilitated by the Department of Tourism \u2013 Region 2 for local tourism stakeholders. In line with the training outcomes, the Municipality formally institutionalized the \u201cMabuhay\u201d gesture as a minimum standard practice in welcoming tourists and visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To promote cultural identity and localization, the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Nueva Vizcayano recommended the use of the Ilocano term \u201cAgbiag\u201d as the primary local equivalent of \u201cMabuhay.\u201d This greeting is accompanied by a prescribed physical gesture\u2014the respectful placement of the right palm over the chest and a gentle nod of the head\u2014symbolizing sincerity, respect, and genuine hospitality.<br>Through this initiative, Dupax del Sur reinforces its commitment to providing a welcoming, culturally grounded, and distinctly Vizcayano tourism experience for all visitors.#<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Municipality of Dupax del Sur has officially adopted the \u201cMabuhay\u201d gesture as part of its standardized tourism welcome protocol through Resolution No. 164, Series of 2025, approved during a regular session of the Sangguniang Bayan. 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