Visayas

The Economy

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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Life

221M cash aid approved for 44K tourism workers in Western Visayas

Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat today (May 7) announced the approval of Php 221,810,000 cash assistance for 44,362 workers from Western Visayas under the Department of Tourism (DOT) – Department of…

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Travel

S-PaSS registrants now over 600K in less than a month

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Western Visayas’ S-PaSS (Safe, Swift and Smart Passage) now has a total of 611,042 registrants who were provided with a common and unified…

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Arts & Culture

OPAV to Lead Quincentennial Events in the Visayas

The Office of the Presidential Assistant for the Visayas (OPAV) takes over the functions of the National Quincentennial Committee (NQC) in the Visayas beginning 20 March until 7 April 2021. This is in consideration…

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The Economy

President Duterte inaugurates infrastructure projects in Negros Oriental

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte led the inauguration of vital infrastructure projects on Thursday, March 11 in Negros Oriental which are seen to boost the province’s tourism sector as well as…

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The Economy

Department of Public Works and Highways accomplishes P13.6B worth of infrastructure in Central Visayas

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has accomplished P13.6 billion worth of infrastructure in Central Visayas in the year 2020, despite restrictions brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.…

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Taste Buds

DOT Chief supports Negrense cookbook launch, vows continued support to thriving food tourism scene in Western Visayas

The Department of Tourism (DOT) in partnership with the Slow Food Negros Community, Negros Museum, and Provincial Government of Negros Occidental, on Tuesday (January 19), launched an 82-page cookbook entitled “Negrense…

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Balikbayan Journals

Central Visayas prepares for arrival of thousands of OFWs stranded in Metro Manila

Preparations are underway for the expected arrival at various ports of entry in Central Visayas of thousands of repatriated overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) staying in various quarantine and isolation centers…

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President Duterte inaugurates new Bohol-Panglao International Airport

Panglao, Bohol — President Rodrigo Roa Duterte led the inauguration of the P8.9-billion Bohol-Panglao International Airport (BPIA) here on Tuesday, November 27. In his speech, President Duterte assured Boholanos of…

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

221M cash aid approved for 44K tourism workers in Western Visayas

S-PaSS registrants now over 600K in less than a month

OPAV to Lead Quincentennial Events in the Visayas

President Duterte inaugurates infrastructure projects in Negros Oriental

Department of Public Works and Highways accomplishes P13.6B worth of infrastructure in Central Visayas

DOT Chief supports Negrense cookbook launch, vows continued support to thriving food tourism scene in Western Visayas

Central Visayas prepares for arrival of thousands of OFWs stranded in Metro Manila

President Duterte inaugurates new Bohol-Panglao International Airport

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Pag-IBIG, City Government of Naga help employees become homeowners

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