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Boracay Island gets world-recognized ‘safe travel’ stamp

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By Joyce Ann L. Rocamora   SAFE HERE. Boracay gets a World Travel and Tourism Council Safe Travels Stamp for destinations, formally awarded by the DOT on Wednesday (July 8, 2021). The resort island is known for its long stretch of white sand beach. (Photo by DOT Philippines/Denison Manuel) MANILA (Philippines News Agency)– Boracay Island just became one of the … Continue reading →

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PH bans entry of foreigners from 6 more countries

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By Azer Parrocha   MANILA (Philippines News Agency) – The Philippines has added six more countries to the list of nations covered by temporary travel restrictions to prevent the spread of the new strain of coronavirus discovered in the United Kingdom, Malacañang announced on Wednesday night. “The Office of the President, upon the joint recommendation of the … Continue reading →

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DOT backs expanded travel ban amid new Covid-19 variant

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File photo MANILA (Philippines News Agency) – The Department of Tourism (DOT) throws its full support for the implementation of more stringent entry protocols in view of the confirmed new Covid-19 variant. “While we favor the resumption of inbound travel to stimulate economic recovery, we value above all else the health and safety of our people. … Continue reading →

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El Nido expands travel bubble starting Oct. 30: DOT

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El Nido expands travel bubble starting Oct. 30: DOT By Joyce Ann L. Rocamora   MANILA (Philippines News Agency) – El Nido is easing its travel restrictions to welcome more tourists starting October 30, the Department of Tourism (DOT) announced Saturday. Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat said the provincial government of Palawan agreed to move on to the “second … Continue reading →

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Obey ‘test before travel’ policy, Boracay tourists told

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Obey ‘test before travel’ policy, Boracay tourists told By Azer Parrocha   File photo MANILA (Philippines News Agency) – Malacañang reminded tourists planning on visiting Boracay Island to comply with the “test-before-travel” policy as a preventive measure against coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque made the reminder after the Department of Tourism (DOT) announced that … Continue reading →

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PH records 8.26-M int’l arrivals in 2019

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PH records 8.26-M int’l arrivals in 2019 MANILA (Philippines News Agency)  — International visitors to the Philippines in 2019 reached 8.26 million, a 15.24 percent growth over 2018’s 7.16 million arrivals. Almost all months, except January, registered double-digit growth rates, the largest of which was August at 27.54 percent while December recorded the highest volume … Continue reading →

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Currimao seaport to welcome another cruise ship’s arrival

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Currimao seaport to welcome another cruise ship’s arrivalBy Leilanie Adriano LAOAG CITY (Philippines News Agency) —The international seaport of Currimao is set to welcome another cruise ship on Monday (January 6), the Provincial Tourism Office said. Xavier Ruiz, tourism operations officer in Ilocos Norte, said on Friday the M/V The World with 160 passengers departed … Continue reading →