Travel

900 more Filipinos from the US return to the Philippines through the repatriation efforts of the Department of Foreign Affairs

With the continuing suspension of international flights due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) through the Philippine Embassy in Washington DC and the Office of the…

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881 Filipinos from the USA repatriated and welcomed home by the Department of Foreign Affairs

As the international community continues its battle combating the COVID-19 pandemic, the entire Philippine government continued its valiant mission for responding to the urgent needs of Filipinos both in the…

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Balikbayan Journals

6,000 tourists stranded in MIMAROPA assisted by the Department of Tourism

The Department of Tourism Regional Office 4B (DOT RO-4B) assisted 6,371 tourists stranded, mostly in Palawan province. The DOT southwestern Tagalog regional office, whose areas of responsibility include Occidental Mindoro, Oriental…

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Balikbayan Journals

246 tourists stranded in Bicol assisted by the Department of Tourism

The Department of Tourism (DOT) Region V assisted as of March 27 a total of 246 tourists stranded in the region on their return to their home countries since the…

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Balikbayan Journals

98 stranded tourists in Western Mindanao assisted by the Department of Tourism

The Department of Tourism (DOT) assisted 61 foreign visitors stranded in Western Mindanao and facilitated their return to their home countries last March 27 in the wake of travel cancellations…

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Travel restrictions extended in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

The Department of Foreign Affairs informs the public that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as announced through the Ministry of Interior (MOI), has extended until further notice the original 16-day…

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Updated: 335 Overseas Filipinos now confirmed COVID-19 positive

As of March 29, 2020, a total of 335 OFs from the following regions have been confirmed COVID-19 positive: Asia and Pacific, Europe, Middle East/Africa, and Americas; of which 144…

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370 Filipinos from three cruise ships welcomed home from Italy by the Department of Foreign Affairs—will undergo mandatory 14-day quarantine

As the Philippine government focuses efforts on ensuring the health and safety of Filipinos not just in the country but also abroad, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) repatriated and…

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Balikbayan Journals

Over 1,000 tourists stranded in the Caraga Region assisted by the Department of Tourism Response Team

The Department of Tourism (DOT) Region 13 has assisted 1,044 foreign tourists stranded in the Caraga region in the wake of travel restrictions and flight cancellations triggered by the enhanced…

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253 Filipinos from Kuwait fly home to the Philippines amid the COVID-19 crisis

Kuwait – A total of 253 Filipinos in Kuwait will soon be reunited with their loved ones in the Philippines, amid the threat of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in…

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Philippine Consulate General in Istanbul conducts special release of passports

The Philippine Consulate General in Istanbul released 44 passports out of 93 endorsed by the Philippine Embassy in Ankara on 22 March 2020, at the lobby of the Kanyon Office…

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Number of COVID-19 cases among Filipinos around the World (As of March 24, 2020)

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has infected several Overseas Filipinos (OFs) since its outbreak. As of 24 March 2020, a total of 169 OFs (of which 128 are DOH IHR…

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Destinations

Travel ban lifted in the Philippines for outbound passengers such as Balikbayans and OFWs

With the exception of Filipino tourists, all travellers such as foreign nationals, OFWs, and balikbayans, regardless of their nationality, may now fly out of the country at any time provided…

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Filipino cuisine and food products featured in Mesa Palatina

Lisbon, Portugal – In line with the continuing cultural and economic diplomacy initiatives of the Philippine Embassy in Lisbon, particularly in promoting Philippine cuisine and Philippine food products in Portugal,…

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Philippine Embassy in Kuwait surpasses 5,000-mark in 2nd month of overseas voter registration

Kuwait – Two months after the overseas voter registration for the May 2022 Presidential Elections was launched in all Philippine embassies and consulates worldwide, the Philippine Embassy in Kuwait already…

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Destinations

Duty Free Luxe opens MCM’s first Philippines store

Manila — Luxury travel and accessories brand MCM Worldwide has opened its first Philippine store at the country’s newest shopping destination – the Duty Free Luxe. Located at the Mall…

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Destinations

Department of Tourism partners with MVP Group of Companies for communication and medical resiliency in tourism destinations

Boracay, Aklan – The Department of Tourism (DOT) partners with Tulong Kapatid to improve Boracay Island’s health and communications portfolio. Tulong Kapatid is the social responsibility consortium of the MVP…

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Hotels & Resorts

Hotel Sogo unveils newest branch in the north

Located in one of the busiest roads of Quezon City and focus of booming industries, Hotel Sogo Mindanao Avenue branch officially opens its doors to the public highlighting its vibrant…

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National Food Fair: Eat, Shop, and Learn

The DTI Bureau of Domestic Trade Promotion (BDTP) in partnership with the DTI Regional and Provincial Offices will conduct the 2020 National Food Fair on March 12-15 at SM Megatrade…

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International visitor receipts hit USD 9.31B in 2019, up 20.81% from 2018

The Philippines’ all-time high 8.2 million international tourist arrivals in 2019, contributed USD 9.31 billion or PHP 482.15 billion in visitor receipts, 20.81 percent higher than the 2018 figure of…

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900 more Filipinos from the US return to the Philippines through the repatriation efforts of the Department of Foreign Affairs

881 Filipinos from the USA repatriated and welcomed home by the Department of Foreign Affairs

6,000 tourists stranded in MIMAROPA assisted by the Department of Tourism

246 tourists stranded in Bicol assisted by the Department of Tourism

98 stranded tourists in Western Mindanao assisted by the Department of Tourism

Travel restrictions extended in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Updated: 335 Overseas Filipinos now confirmed COVID-19 positive

370 Filipinos from three cruise ships welcomed home from Italy by the Department of Foreign Affairs—will undergo mandatory 14-day quarantine

Over 1,000 tourists stranded in the Caraga Region assisted by the Department of Tourism Response Team

253 Filipinos from Kuwait fly home to the Philippines amid the COVID-19 crisis

Philippine Consulate General in Istanbul conducts special release of passports

Number of COVID-19 cases among Filipinos around the World (As of March 24, 2020)

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Travel ban lifted in the Philippines for outbound passengers such as Balikbayans and OFWs

Filipino cuisine and food products featured in Mesa Palatina

Philippine Embassy in Kuwait surpasses 5,000-mark in 2nd month of overseas voter registration

Duty Free Luxe opens MCM’s first Philippines store

Department of Tourism partners with MVP Group of Companies for communication and medical resiliency in tourism destinations

Hotel Sogo unveils newest branch in the north

National Food Fair: Eat, Shop, and Learn

International visitor receipts hit USD 9.31B in 2019, up 20.81% from 2018

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