Spectacular and ecstatic celebration ushered in Christmas week as hundreds of people joined the Kaon Na Ta Food & Travel Festival of the Department of Tourism (DOT) in Bacolod City.
"Coming together for this year's finale celebration of our rich culinary diversity shows our people's unity, and love of fun and food," said DOT Undersecretary Art Boncato, Jr.
The event co-hosted by the DOT and Ayala Malls Group turned into an outrageous boodle-fight as food-loving Negrenses feasted on the extraordinary recipes concocted by acclaimed Negrense chefs for public degustation.
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The Department of Tourism (DOT), through its regional offices, has coordinated with various local government units and other concerned government agencies to ensure that tourist destinations are equipped to handle the influx of tourists and pilgrims this Holy Week.
— Wednesday, April 17, 2019
PATEROS – Balut is considered as one of the original Filipino exotic food. And when finding the best quality fertilized duck egg, Pateros ranks first, garnering the title of Balut Capital of the Philippines.
— thursday, April 04, 2019
The Department of Tourism (DOT) announces the holding of the Philippine Harvest at the Central Square Mall at Bonifacio High Street, Global City in Taguig City from March 29-31, 2019.
— Monday, March 25, 2019
CEBU - Mactan-Cebu International Airport Authority (MCIAA), the Department of Tourism (DOT) partner in hosting Routes Asia 2019 in Cebu pledges its support to the agency's pursuit of sustainable tourism through their 50-year master plan which envisions a passenger-friendly and sustainable airport.
— Thursday, March 14, 2019
Kain Na! Food & Travel Festival of the Department of Tourism (DOT) culminates with a "star-studded" Christmas edition-Ilonggo style this coming December 19-21 at the Ayala Malls Capitol Central in Bacolod City.
— Tuesday, December 18, 2018
Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat and the Department of Tourism (DOT) family joins the Filipino nation in conveying joyful and proud congratulations to our very own newly-crowned Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Elisa Magnayon Gray.
— Monday, December 17, 2018
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat today assured that the Balangiga Bells would be a historical treasure that will be preserved for all the world and future generations to see.
— Saturday, December 15, 2018
DAVAO CITY, PHILIPPINES - The Department of Tourism (DOT) serves the country's bread and butter on the tail-end of the Kain Na! Food & Travel Festival as it bolsters the country's reputation as one of the world's gastronomy hubs.
— Saturday, December 08, 2018
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Mindananoans were treated to a gastronomic extravaganza as Kaon 'Ta!, the Northern Mindanao leg of the Department of Tourism's (DOT) food and travel festival was launched recently at the Seda Centrio Mall, Cagayan de Oro City.
— Wednesday, November 27, 2018
Subanen cultural heritage is alive and thriving in Misamis Occidental as was shown in the recently held 9th Pas'ungko S'g Mis Occ Festival, a highlight of the province's 89th anniversary celebration, and a thanksgiving celebration for the abundance of blessings among the Subanen tribe.
— Wednesday, November 21, 2018
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