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The Philippines records Php 286B tourism receipts from January to July; Frasco bares efforts to support tourism in Central Visayas

CEBU, Philippines – The Department of Tourism (DOT) foresees a strong recovery for Philippine tourism and expressed optimism in meeting—and even surpassing—industry targets for the year. Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia…

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Arts & Culture

National Museum of the Philippines – Cebu to spur tourism development in Visayas Region

CEBU CITY — Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco said the newly inaugurated National Museum-the first of its kind in Cebu, and the largest in the Visayas region, will spur tourism…

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Philippines, Cebu, and Palawan nominated for International Travel Awards

The United Kingdom’s longest-running travel magazine has again recognized the Philippines this year, with nominations as the Most Desirable Country (The Philippines), Most Desirable Region (Cebu), and Most Desirable Island…

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Destinations

Rosquillos Festival’s showcase of local culture, contribution to local tourism highlighted by Tourism Department

Liloan, Cebu – The enchanting Rosquillos Festival culminated on a high note on Saturday (May 27) with the annual extravaganza not only tantalizing taste buds with its famous Rosquillos delicacy,…

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Record number 1,400 Koreans arrive in Cebu to a “Filipino Welcome” led by Tourism Secretary Frasco

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Seeing South Korea as an important tourism source market and driver for travel and tourism growth for the Philippines, the Department of Tourism (DOT) on Thursday…

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Destinations

Rest Areas for Tourists established for the Philippines’ top destination—Cebu

Cebu — The Groundbreaking and Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing for the series of the Department of Tourism (DOT) and Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority’s (TIEZA) Tourist Rest Areas…

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The Economy

Secretary Frasco optimistic on Philippines’ tourism resurgence, lauds Cebu tourism success

Cebu City — Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco is optimistic that the Philippine tourism industry will have a resurgence under the vision set forth by President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. of…

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Destinations

Boracay, Palawan and Cebu hailed World’s Best Islands

The Department of Tourism (DOT) applauded the naming of the country’s three island destinations among “The 25 Best Islands in the World” of the New York-based travel magazine Travel +…

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Travel

Tourism Chief Frasco kicks off listening tours in the Visayas and Mindanao, encourages officials to reach out to LGUs, stakeholders

CEBU CITY – Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco on Thursday (July 7) encouraged the DOT regional offices in the Visayas and Mindanao to continuously reach out to…

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Destinations

Brgy. Bojo in Aloguinsan, Cebu recognized with the ‘Best Tourism Village’ Award by the United Nation’s World Tourism Organization

Madrid, Spain—With tourism promotion among local communities bearing fruit, a local suburb bagged the Best Tourism Village Award from the United Nations World Tourism Organization. Tourism Secretary Berna Romulo-Puyat expressed…

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Arts & Culture

Aboitiz, USC, Nat’l Museum start archaeological project in Northern Cebu

Modern archeology to aid Cebu’s heritage preservation An archaeological survey and excavation has started on July 12 in San Remigio and other parts of Northern Cebu as part of the…

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What to anticipate this 500 Years of the Battle of Mactan

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte declared April 27 as a special day throughout the country in celebration of the 500th anniversary or quincentennial of the Victory at Mactan by virtue of…

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Arts & Culture

A museum to highlight the Philippine pre-colonial history set to open

On the eve of the national day for the 500th anniversary of the Victory at Mactan, the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) and National Quincentennial Committee (NQC) will…

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The Economy

PH, USTDA inked the grant for the Metro Cebu Intelligent Transportation System (MCTIS) master plan

Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Arthur P. Tugade and Department of Finance (DOF) Secretary Carlos Dominguez III virtually signed the Grant for the Metro Cebu Intelligent Transportation System (MCITS) Master…

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Arts & Culture

In celebration of 500 Years of Christianity: Cebu Archdiocese ties up with Smart, InnoPub for historic exhibit

A chronicle of the richness of the Archdiocese of Cebu’s historical patrimony, the Panaw sa Pagtuo: The Journey of Faith at 500 Years of Christianity Travelling Exhibit is set to…

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Travel

Free swab tests for overseas Filipinos at Mactan Cebu International Airport offered by Department of Health Region 7

The Department of Health (DOH) Region 7, in partnership with Office of the Presidential Assistant for the Visayas and Project Balik Buhay, officially launched the free swab testing for Returning…

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Arts & Culture

National Historical Commission of the Philippines Completes Magellan Monument Conservation

After almost a month, the National Historical Commission of the Philippines’ Materials Research Conservation Division (NHCP MRCD) has finished conserving the 1866 Magellan Obelisk at the Liberty Shrine, Mactan, Lapu-Lapu…

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Arts & Culture

Cebu Historic Sites Under Conservation

March 26 marked the 11th anniversary of the National Cultural Heritage Act (RA 10066). Currently, the National Historical Commission of the Philippines, one of the cultural agencies covered by the law,…

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Scholars to Tackle Precolonial Visayan Women Power in Bed and Politics

In commemoration of the 500th anniversary of the first circumnavigation of the world in Cebu, Visayan scholars will discuss the dominance of women in religion, culture, politics, and sex in…

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Real Estate

Cebu City remained top provincial property hotspot in 2020, Davao second

In its latest report, property finder Lamudi said Cebu City remained the top property hotspot outside of Metro Manila in 2020. Property seekers looked mostly in Cebu City to rent…

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The Philippines records Php 286B tourism receipts from January to July; Frasco bares efforts to support tourism in Central Visayas

National Museum of the Philippines – Cebu to spur tourism development in Visayas Region

Philippines, Cebu, and Palawan nominated for International Travel Awards

Rosquillos Festival’s showcase of local culture, contribution to local tourism highlighted by Tourism Department

Record number 1,400 Koreans arrive in Cebu to a “Filipino Welcome” led by Tourism Secretary Frasco

Rest Areas for Tourists established for the Philippines’ top destination—Cebu

Secretary Frasco optimistic on Philippines’ tourism resurgence, lauds Cebu tourism success

Boracay, Palawan and Cebu hailed World’s Best Islands

Tourism Chief Frasco kicks off listening tours in the Visayas and Mindanao, encourages officials to reach out to LGUs, stakeholders

Brgy. Bojo in Aloguinsan, Cebu recognized with the ‘Best Tourism Village’ Award by the United Nation’s World Tourism Organization

Aboitiz, USC, Nat’l Museum start archaeological project in Northern Cebu

What to anticipate this 500 Years of the Battle of Mactan

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A museum to highlight the Philippine pre-colonial history set to open

PH, USTDA inked the grant for the Metro Cebu Intelligent Transportation System (MCTIS) master plan

In celebration of 500 Years of Christianity: Cebu Archdiocese ties up with Smart, InnoPub for historic exhibit

Free swab tests for overseas Filipinos at Mactan Cebu International Airport offered by Department of Health Region 7

National Historical Commission of the Philippines Completes Magellan Monument Conservation

Cebu Historic Sites Under Conservation

Scholars to Tackle Precolonial Visayan Women Power in Bed and Politics

Cebu City remained top provincial property hotspot in 2020, Davao second

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