Tag: Tourism
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Tacloban to Get New 5,000-Seat International Convention Center
Tacloban City is set to host a new international convention center, the Benjamin Romualdez International Convention Center (BRICC), which will boast a seating capacity of 5,000. The groundbreaking ceremony, led by House Speaker and Leyte 1st district Representative Martin Romualdez, took place on February 7, 2025, at the site of the former Leyte Park Hotel…
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Iloilo City Gears Up for the 52nd Paraw Regatta Festival
Iloilo City is bustling with activity as it prepares for the 52nd Paraw Regatta Festival, a celebration of the region’s deep maritime roots and the oldest traditional craft event in Asia. The festival, which is also the largest of its kind in the Philippines, is set to showcase the seafaring prowess of the Ilonggos. Dr.…
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Panagbenga Festival Fuels Baguio’s Economic and Tourism Surge
The Panagbenga Festival, a vibrant annual event in Baguio City, significantly enhances the local economy and attracts a surge of tourists. The Baguio Flower Festival Foundation, in partnership with community groups, recently held a press conference to discuss the festival’s impact, which is set to commence on February 1, 2025. The festival not only boosts…
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Panagbenga Festival Fuels Baguio’s Economic Surge and Tourism Boom
The Panagbenga Festival, a vibrant annual event in Baguio City, significantly enhances the local economy and draws a surge of tourists. The Baguio Flower Festival Foundation, in partnership with community organizations, recently held a press conference to discuss the festival’s impact, which is set to commence on February 1, 2025. The festival not only stimulates…
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New Historical Tour Circuit Launched in Ilocos Region to Boost Patriotism and Cultural Awareness
In a significant move to enhance historical awareness and patriotism, the Department of Tourism in the Ilocos Region (DOT-1), together with local government units from Pangasinan, La Union, Ilocos Sur, and Ilocos Norte, has introduced a new historical tour circuit. The initiative, which was unveiled on February 5, 2025, at the Banaan Museum in Lingayen,…
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Pangasinan’s Banaan Museum Attracts Over 15,000 Visitors Since Opening
The Banaan Pangasinan Provincial Museum, located in Casa Real, Lingayen town, has welcomed more than 15,000 visitors since its launch in September 2023. The museum, which has become a significant cultural hub, has generated over PHP616,000 from entrance fees and an additional PHP94,000 from its souvenir shop sales as of January 2025. A notable attraction…
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Bacolod’s Manokan Country Tenants Receive Support Amid Redevelopment
In Bacolod City, the local government is stepping up to support the tenants of Manokan Country, a renowned strip of chicken inasal eateries, as they navigate the challenges posed by the area’s multi-billion-peso redevelopment project. Spearheaded by SM Prime Holdings Inc., the project has prompted the city to distribute PHP500,000 worth of food vouchers, funded…
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Baguio City Aims to Upgrade All Public Toilets to Meet International Standards
Baguio City is set to enhance all its public toilets to align with international standards, focusing on hygiene and safety. The initiative, which began in 2020, is being accelerated to cover all public spaces, including parks and markets, to meet the ASEAN Public Toilet Standards (APTS). Mayor Benjamin Magalong emphasized the importance of this project,…
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Bacolod City Anticipates 8,000 Visitors for February’s Major Events
Bacolod City is gearing up to welcome around 8,000 visitors during three significant events scheduled for February, reinforcing its status as a leading destination for meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE) in the Philippines. The City Tourism Office highlighted that these events are poised to significantly benefit local businesses, including hotels, restaurants, and transportation services.…
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Japanese Embassy in Manila Aims to Reduce Visa Processing Time to Five Days
The Japanese Embassy in Manila is striving to expedite the visa processing time to just five days, despite a significant increase in Filipino tourists wanting to travel to Japan. The embassy has encouraged travelers to apply for their visas two months ahead of their planned departure. Amidst a record-breaking number of tourism visa applications, the…
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