Month November 2023

The city government of Alaminos City in Pangasinan has implemented a revised tourism code aligned with the Department of Tourism’s (DOT) standards, aiming to enhance the tourism experience for both visitors and workers. The new tourism code, effective December 1,… Continue Reading →

The Department of Tourism (DOT) 8 (Eastern Visayas) said the staging of the La Routa 2023 – Adventure Race World Series (ARWS): Asia Championship Leg helped boost sports tourism in the region. DOT-8 Director Karina Rosa Tiopes said the event,… Continue Reading →

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed various road projects in Baler, Aurora, that are expected to benefit farmers and the local community. The projects, which were implemented under a DPWH-Department of Agriculture (DA) convergence program, include… Continue Reading →

To enhance the livelihood opportunities of Sitio Dueg residents in San Clemente, Tarlac, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Tarlac conducted a skills training on bamboo novelty item making. The training, attended by 20 members of the Dueg Resettlement… Continue Reading →

On Thursday, November 16, a multitude of residents from Carmona gathered at the plaza and city hall to partake in the Christmas Lighting Ceremony. The event, themed “Tanglaw 2023: Ang Liwanag at Sigla ng Pasko sa City of Carmona,” was… Continue Reading →

The provincial government of Sorsogon is constructing a rice processing center (RPC) to provide farmers with access to modern drying and milling facilities. This initiative is inspired by the Department of Agriculture’s Rice Banner Program, which aims to improve the… Continue Reading →

Boracay Island has achieved its target of 1.8 million tourist arrivals for the year, with almost two months still remaining. As of November 7, 2023, the island has welcomed a total of 1,825,758 visitors. Of these, 1,433,024 were local tourists,… Continue Reading →

The Christmas Village in Legazpi City, also known as “Paskuhan sa Legazpi,” is expected to attract more tourists to the Sawangan Waterfront Park, which is situated between the Albay Gulf and Mayon Volcano. This year’s event is the second since… Continue Reading →

Bacolod City, Philippines, and Andong City, South Korea, have strengthened their cultural ties through a recent cultural exchange. The exchange featured a performance by the MassKara Festival dancers, a dance festival held annually in Bacolod City. The local government welcomed… Continue Reading →

The Arawatan Agritourism Trade Fair kicked off today, November 9, showcasing a vibrant array of agricultural products and processed foods as part of the province’s Arawatan Festival festivities. Over ten booths representing Municipal Local Government Units (MLGUs), National Government Agencies… Continue Reading →