Tag: Philippines Tourism
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Paoay Lake Set for Major Tourism Boost with PHP180 Million Investment
The picturesque Paoay Lake in Ilocos Norte is poised for a significant upgrade, thanks to a PHP180 million investment approved by the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA). This funding will kickstart a development project aimed at enhancing the lake’s appeal to tourists and creating new job opportunities for the local community. The project,…
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Philippines to Showcase Cebu, Manila, and Boracay at ASEAN Tourism Forum 2026
The Philippines is gearing up to host the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) 2026, a significant annual event that brings together tourism ministers from Southeast Asia. The forum will be spread across three key locations: Cebu, Manila, and Boracay. The ceremonial handover of the chairmanship to the Philippines occurred on January 20, 2025, at the Johor…
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Cagayan de Oro Set to Be Named Philippines’ Whitewater Rafting Hub
Cagayan de Oro City is on the brink of being officially recognized as the ‘Whitewater Rafting Capital of the Philippines’ following the approval of a bill by the House of Representatives. The legislation, known as House Bill 11108, was championed by Misamis Oriental 2nd District Representative Yevgeny Vincente Emano, who believes it will significantly enhance…
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Marcos Jr. Urges Budget Restoration for Tourism Promotion
In a strategic move to bolster the Philippines’ international appeal, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has called upon the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to reinstate a PHP400-million branding budget for the Department of Tourism (DOT). This directive was issued during a Cabinet meeting held in Malacañang on January 15, 2025, emphasizing the need…
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Marcos Jr. Urges Budget Restoration for Tourism Branding
In a strategic move to bolster the Philippines’ international appeal, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has called upon the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to reinstate a PHP400-million branding budget for the Department of Tourism (DOT). This directive was issued during a Cabinet meeting held in Malacañang on January 15, 2025, where Marcos emphasized…
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