REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM
Kagawaran ng Turismo
PST: April/22/2018
PST: April/22/2018
Because of its high altitude, Banaue is often described as "where land merges with the clouds to meet the heavens" with the rice terraces as "the stairway to the sky."
There is an undeniable easy atmosphere in Boracay where walking barefoot than shod is the rule rather than the exception. White Beach is so, soooo fine, it feels like treading on miles of baby powder! No wonder, even swinging discos have the beach for a floor, giving dance a new twist.
"Kadayawan sa Dabaw" is Davao City's premier festival and showcases the natural and cultural bounty of the land. A movable feast in August, the week-long merrymaking highlights the manifold tribal cultures of the region which are vividly expressed in traditional songs, dances, games and crafts.
Chocolate Hills is a series of 1,268 perfectly symmetrical, haycock-shaped hills that rise some 30 meters above the ground. A National Geologic Monument, these unique, rock formations were cast after million years of evolution.
Cebu is the traveler's fantasy of a tropical island come true - balmy weather, pristine beaches, crystalline waters, and luxurious resorts with all the frills of modern living.
The capital of the Philippines - its heart and soul -- is Manila. It sets the rhythm of life in this archipelago and is a pulsating hub that blends the Oriental with the Occidental, the quaint with the modern, the mundane with the extraordinary.
Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park lies in the Saint Paul Mountain Range, 81 kilometers from the center of Puerto Princesa City, but is still within the city boundaries.
During the height of the Spanish colonial era in the 18th and 19th centuries, Vigan or Ciudad Fernandina de Vigan was the third most important city after Manila and Cebu.
Not following fully the traditional Spanish urban town plan of situating the church as the focus of the central town plaza, the location of the Nuesta Señora De La Asunción church and convent in Sta.
Among the world heritage sites in the Philippines, the Rice Terraces of the Philippines Cordilleras have such a powerful presence that makes them one of the most outstanding places in the country.
The San Agustin Church in Paoay began its construction in 1604 and finally completed n 1710. This is one of the most outstanding "earthquake baroque" structure in the Philippines where the primary concern was to design the church for earthquake protection.
Built of local yellow-orange sandstone, the large fortress-church was completed in 1797. The church withstood typhoons and earthquakes, but it burned twice: first was during the revolution against Spain in 1898 and the second was during the Philippine-American War a few years later.
Boracay Island, with its sugary white sand beaches and azure blue waters, is located on the northwestern tip of Panay, Western Visayas.
In the Northern part of the Philippines is a beach reputed to have the longest contiguous white sand with mighty waves and strong winds that can compare to Hawaii.
Lying in the heart of Cebu is the island of Mactan. This tropical-island getaway endowed with a variety of colors from its beach, hotels, resorts, nightlife, music, food, drinks will guarantee to spice up every tourist.
Panglao is a perfect for a great dive and beach holiday. It is a small island on the Philippines southwest of the bigger island, Bohol.
Camiguin, which rhymes with "come again," has been regarded as the most beautiful island in the country. As such, it is also referred to as the Philippines "Garden of Eden."
Pearl Farm is located in the Samal Island off the coast of Davao City, Southern Philippines.
Known as the Pearl of Mindoro, it is world-famous for splendid beaches, coral reefs, and exquisite dive sites for new and experienced divers alike.
Located in the province of Batangas, it is not only ideal for poking around and observing marine life but also outstanding for macro photography.
The main reason most visitors come to Cabilao is diving on some of the wonderful reefs that surround the island. On the island are three resorts, that mainly cater to divers, who seek out the undisturbed reefs...
Around Balicasag Island, you'll find some of the best diving locations in the Philippines.
Apo Island is one of the smallest volcanic islands in the Philippines. It is one of the world's best known marine sanctuaries.
As a diving destination, Malapascua was "discovered" fairly recently, only in the early 90s.
The game preserve and wildlife sanctuary on Calauit Island is straight out of Africa. To add to an array of endangered endemic Philippine animals are 108 African animals transported here.
The Tubbataha Reef National Marine Park teems with 300 coral species, 46 coral genera, 7 seagrass species, 71 algae species; large marine life, dolphins, marine turtles; and seabirds.
Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Nature Center in Quezon Avenue boasts of about 38 species of trees and shrubs, representing 2,443 trees commonly found in Philippine forests.
Olango Island, "The Bird Island of Central Philippines," is a critical stopover of up to 50,000 migrating water birds flying the East Asian migratory flyway yearly.
BORACAY, AKLAN - As the old adage goes, 'no man is an island, no man stands alone'. Same goes for the government agencies, public and private stakeholders concerned with the impending rehabilitation of Boracay Island.
"No man can be an island as far as Boracay is concerned. Looking forward, only together can we do this. We encountered challenges before like the high levels of coliform bacteria and we have overcome it together," said Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque in Filipino during the Department of Tourism's (DOT) Save Boracay Working Conference at Savoy Hotel Boracay Newcoast.
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MANILA - The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) has extended the Bring Home a Friend (BHAF) campaign until October 31, 2018 to allow more people to join.
DOT Secretary Wanda Tulfo-Teo recently made the announcement at a press conference, saying overwhelming public response to the BHAF program prompted the DOT and its partners to extend it for another six months.
— Wednesday, April 18, 2018
The Department of Tourism (DOT) warmly receives Forbes.com's citation of the Philippines as one of the hottest spots in Asia this year.
— Wednesday April 04, 2018
MANILA, PHILIPPINES - Some one million visitors, local and foreign tourists alike, traveled to the Walled City of Intramuros for the observance of the Holy Week.
— Monday April 2, 2018
DAVAO CITY - The Philippines scored yet another tourism marketing coup with its successful hosting of the Alveo IRONMAN 70.3 triathlon on Sunday in this premier Mindanao city, the hometown of President Rodrigo Duterte.
— Tueday March 27, 2018
Manila, Philippines - Past meets present in iMake History Fortress' LEGO brick models of the churches of Old Manila created by college students from all over the Philippines for the iMake History Architecture Scale Model Competition held at the Baluarte de Santa Barbara, Fort Santiago, Intramuros.
— Thursday March 22, 2018
The Philippine tourism industry continued its growth trend in February breaking yet another record as shown by the latest data on international tourist arrivals disclosed by the Department of Tourism (DOT).
— Wednesday March 21, 2018
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.
— Thursday March 15, 2018
| September 21, 2017 | National Day of Protest | Link |
| August 9, 2017 | Bid Opportunities | Link |
| July 2017 | Career Opportunties | Download |
| June 21, 2017 | 6th UN World Tourism Org. Int'l. Conference on Tourism Statistics | Video |
| June 21, 2017 | ASEAN 2017 Website | Link |
| January 6, 2017 | 2017 Market Dev’t. Group Calendar of Travel Fairs and Selling Missions | Link |
