Tag: Tourism
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Misamis Occidental Sees 216% Surge in Tourism After Panguil Bay Bridge Opens
Misamis Occidental has experienced a remarkable 216% increase in tourist numbers following the opening of the Panguil Bay Bridge, according to Governor Henry Oaminal Sr. The bridge, which opened on September 27, has significantly boosted visitor numbers, with 2,119 tourists arriving during its first weekend, compared to the usual weekly average of 670. Governor Oaminal…
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Guimaras Aims to Become a Key Logistics Center for Western Visayas and Negros Island
ILOILO CITY – The province of Guimaras is setting its sights on becoming a pivotal logistics hub for Western Visayas and the Negros Island Region. Governor JC Rahman Nava highlighted the province’s historical role as a trans-loading facility for bulk sugar exports from Western Visayas, despite not being a sugar-producing area itself. Nava reminisced about…
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Cebu and Bohol Sisterhood Agreement to Drive Economic Growth in Central Visayas
The Regional Development Council of Central Visayas (RDC-7) has thrown its full support behind a sisterhood agreement between Cebu and Bohol, viewing it as a crucial step towards sustained economic growth in the region. This comes at a time when Central Visayas faces the departure of Negros Oriental and Siquijor to the newly established Negros…
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Sipalay Boosts Local Economy Through Creative Tourism Initiatives
Sipalay City, a renowned tourist spot in Negros Occidental, is enhancing its local creative industries by merging them with its tourism efforts through the ‘Lakbay Sipalay Creative Tours Project.’ This project, supported by a 2024 Lunsod Lunsad grant from the Department of Trade and Industry, aims to elevate the local economy and highlight the creative…
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Western Visayas Aims to Establish Gun-Free Zones in Tourist Hotspots
In a move to enhance safety and appeal, the Police Regional Office 6 in Western Visayas is setting its sights on transforming Boracay Island into a pilot area for gun-free zones. This initiative was announced by the regional director, Brig. Gen. Jack Wanky, during a recent media conference. The decision follows a resolution passed by…
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Northern Samar and Benguet Forge Ahead with Sisterhood Agreement
In a significant move towards regional collaboration, the provinces of Northern Samar and Benguet have pinpointed 10 key areas for a forthcoming sisterhood agreement, set to be formalized in January next year. The decision was reached during a strategic meeting held in La Trinidad, Benguet on November 21, 2024, attended by officials from both regions.…
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New Road Project Set to Boost Tourism in Antique’s ‘Little Baguio’
The completion of a 1.3-kilometer road connecting Tubungan in Iloilo to San Remigio in Antique is expected to significantly increase tourist visits to the area known as ‘Little Baguio.’ San Remigio Mayor Margarito Mission Jr. highlighted in a recent interview that the new road will cut the travel time from Iloilo City to Aningalan by…
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New Cultural Hub in Dagupan City Set to Elevate Pangasinan’s Arts and Tourism
In a significant development for the arts and tourism sectors, Dagupan City in Pangasinan broke ground on the Bernal-Edades Cultural Center and Museum on November 15, 2024. The ceremony was attended by key figures including Pangasinan Fourth District Representative Christopher de Venecia and Dagupan City Mayor Belen Fernandez. This new cultural institution, dedicated to the…
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New P10-M Tourist Rest Area Breaks Ground in Antique
In a significant boost to Antique’s tourism, a groundbreaking ceremony marked the start of construction for a new PHP10 million Tourist Rest Area (TRA) in the upland Barangay Aningalan, San Remigio. The event, held on November 21, 2024, was led by Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco, who emphasized the TRA’s role in enhancing tourist convenience…
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New P2.3 Billion Radar Station in Antique to Enhance Security and Disaster Management
In a significant development for the province of Antique, the Philippine Air Force is set to establish a PHP2.3 billion satellite radar station in the Municipality of Anini-y. This new facility, located on Mt. Liwliw, is expected to play a crucial role in enhancing security and aiding in disaster response across the region and beyond.…
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