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Travel agencies group warns about cheap, illegal operators

The Davao Travel Agencies Association (DTAA) has issued a warning about unregistered and illegal travel and tour operators in their area. These operators have been found to be offering travel and tour services without proper licensing, leading to issues such as lack of refunds, scheduling problems, and other travel arrangement discrepancies. Pia Partoza Montano, a travel agency owner and Vice-President for the Travel and Tours Sector of DTAA, emphasized the prevalence of these unauthorized operators, particularly in inbound tourism, and the challenges in monitoring and regulating them due to their large numbers. Montano also highlighted the potential risks associated with using these unregistered agencies, as they may offer cheaper rates but could lead to problems in case of incidents. To address this issue, the Department of Tourism-Davao (DOT-Davao) has introduced a QR code system to help the public verify the legitimacy of travel agencies by accessing data on authorized and registered operators. The DOT-Davao encourages travelers to transact with accredited enterprises to ensure the quality and reliability of their travel arrangements. Currently, there are at least 109 registered travel and tour agencies in Davao City under DOT-Davao's accreditation. The DOT-Davao also provides information on the requirements for registration and renewal for travel agencies on their official website. This warning serves as a reminder for the public to be cautious and discerning when engaging with travel and tour operators to avoid falling victim to unauthorized and illegitimate services......»»

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DOT advises public to ‘travel wisely’ this Holy Week

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Tourism (DOT) is advising the public to “travel wisely” to ensure safety during the Holy Week celebrations. “Travelers needing accommodation, tours, transportation, and other tourism-related services are strongly advised to patronize DOT-accredited tourism enterprises. Accreditation by the DOT recognizes establishments as having complied with the department’s minimum standards set.....»»

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SHOOKT ang mga Pinoy pageant fans sa pagba-back out ni Miss Kananga Natasha Ellema Jung sa Miss Universe Philippines 2024 pageant. Nagulat ang netizens nang hindi na nakasama si Miss Kananga sa official headshots na inilabas ng Miss Universe Philippines Organization kahapon, February 21. Isa pa naman siya sa mga early favorites dahil nga sa.....»»

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Gloria Diaz nanindigan: Sa Miss Universe, dapat Miss Universe

NANINDIGAN ang actress-beauty queen na si Gloria Diaz sa kanyang pananaw ukol na Miss Universe na dapat ay babae lamang ang sumali rito. Sa kanyang guesting sa “Fast talk with Boy Abunda” kasama ang anak na si Isabelle Daza ay natanong siya kung ano ang kanyang take sa bagong rules na inilabas ng Miss Universe.....»»

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