On behalf of the Philippines Department of Tourism, let me warmly wish everyone a happy and meaningful World Tourism Day. Terrorist and armed groups continue to conduct kidnappings on land and at sea for ransom, bombings, and other attacks targeting U.S. citizens, foreigners, civilians, local government institutions, and security forces. We must make the transition to digital and online for our industry to survive. The Philippines’ dive sites and Intramuros once again bagged accolades at the 27th World Travel Awards. Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat issued a reminder to “staycation hotels,” to adhere to the guidelines and protocols set by the Department of Tourism (DOT) and ensure a memorable and safe staycation of guests taking a break from months of quarantine. The Department of Tourism (DOT) throws its unequivocal support to the decision of President Rodrigo Duterte to temporarily suspend all flights from the United Kingdom (UK) starting Thursday, December 24, 2020 until December 31, 2020. 2020-046 AMENDING RULE VII, SECTIONS 91 AND 99 OF THE IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. The Boracay Interagency Task Force (BIATF) decries the entry of a group of travelers to Boracay last June 12 that stayed up to June 14 when the island was not officially open for tourism. More than 10,000 jobs in the business process outsourcing (BPO) industry would be made available to displaced tourism workers nationwide this month. Online shoppers can now enjoy varied Philippine flavors, quality–sealed fresh and processed food selections, and other essentials all under one platform which provides a seamless shopping experience for the customer. In light of the current COVID-19 situation, the Philippines has implemented temporary travel restrictions to contain the spread of COVID-19. U.S. DEPARTMENT of STATE — BUREAU of CONSULAR AFFAIRS, The Sulu Archipelago, including the southern Sulu Sea, due to. Quarantine Hotels In Cebu. Food and Travel Festival 2020 on Tuesday (Sept. 15) with chocolate, coffee and tea taking the spotlight. All the #Philippines #news you need to know for July 7, 2020. 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. The joint recommendations of the Department of Tourism (DOT) and Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) on health and safety protocols for restaurant dine–in operations were approved by the Inter–Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF–EID). The DOT welcomes the news that the province of Ilocos Sur will open to Luzon residents on November 15 once all systems and health and safety measures are in place. Civilians are at risk of death or injury due to conflict between remnants of terrorist groups and Philippine security forces in Marawi. Additionally, exercise increased caution in the Philippines due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, a measles outbreak, and kidnapping. BAGUIO CITY – The Department of Tourism (DOT) threw its full support behind the Ridge to Reef Corridor Plan, one of the key strategies being explored to ensure Baguio City's gradual and safe reopening to tourists from nearby provinces within the year. 9593, DOT MC No. O K E N H U T C. Reconsider travel to the Philippines due to COVID-19. In a statement on Sunday, the bureau said it would implement the latest ruling of the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID). Cebu and Visayas Islands have been named Top Island in Asia, leading three other Philippine islands in the top ten of the Conde Naste Traveler's (CNT) 2020 Readers' Choice Awards. The Department of Tourism (DOT) welcomes the ratification of the Inter-Agency Task Force on the Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) Resolution No. 2020-001-HEALTH AND SAFETY GUIDELINES GOVERNING THE OPERATIONS OF DIVE ESTABLISHMENTS IN THE NEW NORMAL, DOT AO NO. MANILA, 2 June 2020: The Philippines’ Department of Tourism at the weekend welcomed the resumption of travel and other activities in places under modified general community quarantine (MGCQ). NEWS COMMENTARIES. 2020-001-IMPLEMENTING GUIDELINES ON PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND CASH-FOR-WORK PROGRAM FOR DISPLACED WORKERS IN TOURISM SECTOR, REGIONAL FOCAL PERSONS FOR PROVISION OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE/CASH FOR WORK UNDER BAYANIHAN ACT 2, DOT MC No. There is an undeniable easy atmosphere in Boracay where walking barefoot than shod is the rule rather than the exception. Initially, there was confusion on whether a travel pass was required in order to enter certain places such as Tagaytay. 2020 was a difficult year for the industry. 2020-006-MICE Organizers and Venues or Facilities, DOT DO No. The 27th World Travel Awards recognized the Philippines as Asia's leading beach destination and Asia’s leading dive destination in 2020. EL NIDO, PALAWAN -- Eyeing tourism recovery in the reopening of more destinations, Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat today checked the readiness of one of the Philippines' favorite destinations – Palawan. October 22, 2020, 9:20 PM PDT The Philippines will welcome back foreign nationals starting Nov. 1 and allow Filipino travelers to leave without Covid … Now that the Philippines has reopened several tourist destinations after many months of closure, it’s time to show the country how to smile again. The Department of Tourism (DOT) disclosed on Thursday (Sept. 17) some details of the loan program for tourism MSMEs that is being finalized with the Small Business Corporation (SB Corp) of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). With the hampered travel movement brought about by the COVID–19 pandemic situation, work and play are inevitably done online. To upgrade tourism education and skills training in the country, the Department of Tourism (DOT) has closed ranks with the Department of Education (DepEd), Commission on Higher Education (CHED), Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), and the Tourism Industry Board Foundation, Inc. (TIBFI). In February, before the worldwide lockdown was set in place, the Philippines was named by Forbes Magazine as one of the 25 Top Places recommended for American Retirees in the year 2020. The Department of Tourism (DOT), through the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB), takes a step further in promoting Manila’s cultural heritage sites, collaborating with The Manila Heritage Trail and Manila Heritage Alliance to bring a free virtual concert titled “Hinahanap-Hanap Kita Manila” bannering the music of iconic band Hotdog to performed by various OPM artists. ILOCOS NORTE – Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat announced that the Ridge and Reef Corridor heralds another milestone in the country’s bid to spur domestic tourism recovery. BAGUIO CITY – The Department of Tourism (DOT) welcomes the decision of the local government unit (LGU) of Baguio City to open its doors to guests from Luzon, particularly the National Capital Region (NCR) and Regions 2 and 3, starting on October 22, 2020, noting that the anticipated influx of tourists will generate tourism activities that will spur a swifter recovery of the industry. It operates under Bucketlist Publishing Corporation, a company specializing in industry and trade print media. Marawi City in Mindanao â€“ Level 4: Do Not Travel. With Metro Manila now placed under modified enhanced community quarantine and the majority of the other places in the country under general community quarantine or GCQ, the DOT, together with the Inter–Agency Taskforce on Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF–EID) and several local government units (LGU), are preparing for the revival and re–opening of tourism in the Philippines once our places are classified under the modified GCQ (MGCQ). 2020-002-A_AMENDED HEALTH AND SAFETY GUIDELINES GOVERNING THE OPERATIONS OF ACCOMMODATION ESTABLISHMENTS UNDER THE NEW NORMAL, DOT MC No. 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 Department of Tourism (DOT) calls on divers to dust off their masks, fins, snorkels, regulators, and other gear as popular dive sites in Batangas prepare to welcome tourists. The app provides users access to the latest travel advisories and safety guidelines in various destinations that have reopened to tourism. Philippines morning news for February 18 By Stella-maris Ewudolu on February 18, 2020 26 Filipinos in Japan, 1 Filipino in UAE confirmed to have COVID-19 The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed that the total number of Filipinos overseas who had been infected with the dreaded coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has now reached 27. 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. Please visit the Embassy's COVID-19 page for more information on entry/exit requirements related to COVID-19 in the Philippines.. U.S. citizens must have a visa to enter the Philippines for all travel purposes, including tourism. As local government leaders of Zambales start to prepare to reopen provincial borders to local visitors, the Department of Tourism (DOT) vowed to provide additional assistance that would intensify health and safety protocols in the province. The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has given the Department of Tourism (DOT) a SafeTravels Stamp in recognition of its adoption of “health and hygiene global standardized protocols” that will ensure safe travel during the COVID-19 pandemic. Puyat was among the 12 leaders who attended the meeting held via tele-conference. It is one of the world's best known marine sanctuaries. 2020-006-GUIDELINES ON THE OPERATIONS OF ACCOMMODATION ESTABLISHMENTS FOR STAYCATION PURPOSES UNDER A GENERAL COMMUNITY QUARANTINE, DOT AO No. The Department of Tourism (DOT) welcomes the encouraging developments towards reopening of tourist destinations and ensured that the tourism sector is ready to provide service under the post-lockdown "New Normal" scenario. 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. removed the call to action for bring home a friend due to domain and hosting expiration, bringhome a friend website was down on 08/23/2018. The Department of Tourism (DOT), as co-vice chair of the Boracay Inter-Agency Task Force (BIATF) slams the irresponsible mass gathering at the Casa de Arte, Sitio Cagban, Barangay Manoc-Mano in Boracay recently. Meetings, conventions and exhibitions can be held only in areas under the modified general community quarantine (MGCQ) and only at 50 percent capacity, according to the guidelines set by the Department of Tourism (DOT). The Department of Tourism (DOT) lauds local government units (LGUs) for their efforts in reopening safe tourist destinations all over the country in answer to the increasing interest in travel and tour activities. 2020-011-HEALTH AND SAFETY GUIDELINES GOVERNING THE OPERATIONS OF TOURIST ATTRACTIONS SUCH AS PARKS, NATURAL SITES, HISTORICAL LANDMARKS, AND MUSEUMS UNDER THE NEW NORMAL, DOT DEPARTMENT ORDER No. A total of 155,672 employees from 4,290 tourism–related enterprises received their cash grants under the joint program of the Department of Finance (DOF), Social Security System (SSS), and Bureau of Internal Revenue, called the Small Business Wage Subsidy (SBSW) program as of May 4. 2020-008-HEALTH AND SAFETY GUIDELINES GOVERNING THE OPERATIONS OF TRAVEL AND TOUR AGENCIES AND TOUR GUIDES UNDER THE NEW NORMAL, DOT MC No. All content is in the public domain unless otherwise stated. Arriving In Clark Arrival Guide For Non-OFWs And Foreign Nationals Arrival Guide Arrival Guide: Arrival Guide for OFWs from Middle East Flights Departing on December 25-31, 2020. The app provides users access to the latest travel advisories and safety guidelines in various destinations that have reopened to tourism. 2020-006-A-AMENDED GUIDELINES ON THE OPERATIONS OF ACCOMMODATION ESTABLISHMENTS FOR STAYCATION PURPOSES UNDER A GENERAL COMMUNITY QUARANTINE, DOT MC No. Terrorist and armed groups may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, markets/shopping malls, and local government facilities. The app provides users access to the latest travel advisories and safety guidelines in various destinations that have reopened to tourism. The Department of Tourism (DOT) today celebrates the hailing of Palawan as it reclaims the Best Island in the World title by renowned travel publication, Travel + Leisure. Mabini, Batangas -- Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat on Wednesday (Dec. 9), expressed support for the continued development of dive tourism in Anilao, otherwise known as the birthplace of scuba diving in the Philippines. 6768: Filipino citizens’ foreign spouses and children, regardless of age, who are traveling with the Filipino citizen; The Department of Tourism (DOT) celebrates the mention of multiple Philippine dive sites in the Lonely Planet's article entitled "6 national parks around the world with surprisingly spectacular diving". Travelers need to fill out health declaration cards and must submit to thermal scanning and medical assessment at the airport. 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. Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat announced today that the DOT has been given the authority, by the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID), to determine the allowable operational capacity (up to 100%) for hotels, including staycation hotels, in areas classified under a modified community quarantine (MGCQ) and general community quarantine (GCQ). 87 on December 03, 2020, to allow some types of indoor business meetings in areas under General Community Quarantine (GCQ). The Department of Tourism (DOT) will provide a total of Php 1.6 million funding to Boracay to cover the cost of reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) testing for the island’s tourism workers, as it expects more local tourist arrivals in the coming months. Siargao to reopen to tourists on 23 November; nighttime COVID-19 curfew in place; flights to island to resume on 1 December (CNN, 20.11.2020). takes on Food Trips for November, DOT, DOLE agree on guidelines for cash-for-work program for displaced tourism workers, tour guides, DOT, TPB launch official Philippine travel app, STATEMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM ON THE INCLUSION OF PALAWAN AND BORACAY IN BIG 7 TRAVEL’s LIST OF 50 MOST BEAUTIFUL PLACES, DOT Leadership Excellence Series returns anew, DOT urges tourism businesses to avail of SB Corp's COVID-19 Loan Program, Tourism chief bats for COVID-19 tests price cap, DOT supports expansion of Palawan’s travel bubble starting Oct. 30, PRA to amend retirement policies, suspends processing of SRRV applications, PUYAT - HOTELS IN GCQ, MGCQ MAY NOW BE ALLOWED TO OPERATE AT FULL CAPACITY, Ridge and Reef Corridor heralds domestic tourism recovery, DOT STATEMENT ON THE OPENING OF ILOCOS SUR STARTING NOV 15, DOT welcomes Baguio City’s opening to guests from Luzon starting Oct. 22, DOT welcomes eased travel movement between GCQ and MGCQ areas for tourism revival, Puyat reminds ‘Staycation Hotels’ to follow rules, protocols, HEALTH, SAFETY RULES DRAWN UP FOR RECREATIONAL DIVING, DOT inks tourism “CARES for TRAVEL” MSME loan program with SB Corp, DOT funds RT-PCR testing of Boracay tourism workers, DOT welcomes reopening of Ilocos Norte to Luzon tourists on Oct 15, Phl islands named top favorites by Int’l travel magazine, DOT sees domestic tourism boom in Baguio with affordable Antigen Testing, DOT gets COA's highest rating on 2019 Audit, BORACAY reopens, heralds “safe, gradual” revival of Philippine tourism, DOT ISSUES GUIDELINES FOR SAFE ‘STAYCATION’, MESSAGE OF TOURISM SECRETARY BERNADETTE ROMULO-PUYAT ON THE CELEBRATION OF THE WORLD TOURISM DAY, Puyat: Even in most unusual ways, tourism must stay alive, Reopening of Boracay to more markets builds momentum for domestic tourism revival, Puyat launches Baguio’s VIS.I.T.A. 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