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Cebuano Larz Dawson first runner-up for Mister Tourism Universe 2024
CEBU CITY, Philippines— Another Cebuano is putting Cebu on the centerstage of pageants. Larz Kent Dawson, 22, from Tisa, Cebu City recently bagged the first runner-up title for this year’s Mister Universe Tourism. Dawson, who was crowned Ginoong Pilipinas 2023, added another title in his bag, this time on the international stage. “Joining Mister Universe.....»»
Xinhua world economic news summary at 0900 GMT, March 17
MANILA -- The number of Chinese inbound travelers to the Philippines surged by 235 percent year-on-year in the first two months of 2024, a Philippine lawmaker said Sunday. Citing data from the Philippines' Department of Tourism, Representative Marvin Rillo, vice chairperson of the committee on tourism in the House of Representatives, said that 82,314 Chinese travelers entered the Philippines in January and Febru.....»»
That extra step: How TV Patrol verified Rep. Paolo Duterte s questionable PHP51-billion infrastructure budget
CHEERS TO ABS-CBN's TV Patrol for its report that confirmed that Davao City 1st District Representative Paolo Duterte received a total of PHP51 billion for infrastructure projects from 2020 to 2022, when his father, former president Rodrigo Duterte, was still in o.....»»
FACT CHECK | VP Sara Duterte did not return her 2022 confidential fund
Vice President Sara Duterte has not returned her confidential fund to government treasury, contrary to a video posted on YouTube. Reports that Duterte spent in just 11 days in December 2022 a confidential fund amounting to P125 million from the contingency fund of the Office of the President drew widespread criticisms and demands for an […].....»»
FACT CHECK | VP Sara Duterte did not return her 2022 confidential fund
Vice President Sara Duterte has not returned any confidential funds to the government treasury, contrary to a video posted on YouTube. Reports that Duterte spent in just 11 days in December 2022 a confidential fund amounting to P125 million from the contingency fund of the Office of the President drew widespread criticisms and demands for […].....»»
‘Duterte, Alvarez may be liable for sedition’
Pronouncements of former president Rodrigo Duterte and former House speaker Pantaleon Alvarez for Mindanao to “secede” from the country make them liable for sedition, politicians in Camiguin province declared......»»
FACES OF CEBU: Etienne Chantal, 29, social media influencer, thrift shopper
CEBU CITY, Philippines— What comes to your mind when you hear those words ‘thrift shopping?’ Cheap clothes? Dead people’s clothes? Or fun and trendy clothes? Etienne Chantal, a social media influencer in Cebu, is giving thrift shopping a new look that can make you want to go thrift shopping soon. Chantal, 29 is a proud.....»»
‘Ang Bayani at Ang Kanyang Sandok’: A docu that inspires love for country
Learning history can be fun and exciting. It does not have to be drab even if it involves memorization of important names, places, dates, and events that happened in the past. It has to be engaging because history is about real events and the daunting challenge is how to relate and make them still relevant to the present and the future......»»
CTOO spearheads initiative to empower barangays
AN OFFICIAL from the City Tourism Operations Office (CTOO) announced plans to activate the barangay tourism council to enhance tourism activities at the barangay level......»»
Marcos: Philippines tourism in stiff competition with Asian neighbors
"We are in very stiff competition. Thailand has done an extremely good job in promoting tourism. Korea has done a very, very good job doing that. Indonesia, the same thing. Vietnam, the same thing," the president said......»»
CTOO plans sustainable approach for new tourism sites
AN OFFICIAL from the City Tourism Operations Office (CTOO) discussed plans to promote community-based tourism in Davao City......»»
DOT: Sofitel closure ‘significant loss’ for tourism
The upcoming closure of the five-star Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila hotel would be a “significant loss for the tourism industry,” the Department of Tourism said on Monday......»»
Philippines to showcase tourism offerings at Arabian Travel Market, Seoul Int’l Travel Fair 2024
The Department of Tourism and its marketing arm, Tourism Promotions Board, are set to lead the delegation who will spotlight Philippines' tourism offerings in back-to-back travel and trade events this month......»»
CTOO: Too early to tell lovers’ murder effect on city tourism
THE Davao City Tourism Operations Office (CTOO) says it is too early to presume the possible and direct effect on the tourism industry in the city of the recent bloody crime involving the deaths of real-life partners......»»
Tubigon, Badian win big in tourism challenge
Tubigon, Badian win big in tourism challenge.....»»
9th ITF amplifies ‘Love to Travel’ to boost local tourism
The 9th edition of the International Travel Festival (ITF) encourages people to “Love to Travel” with over 160 exhibitors gathered in one venue to take local tourism an extra mile at the Pacific Grand Ballroom of the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino, starting May 3 to 5, 2024. Airlines, travel agencies, resorts, hotels, and.....»»
As economic driver, tourism gives hope – Cebu governor
Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia took center stage as the keynote speaker during The Freeman Business Forum 2024 held yesterday at Bai Hotel in Mandaue City, shedding light on the tourism initiatives of the provincial government. .....»»
Go Negosyo to award inspiring tourism entreps, influencers in May
Inspiring travel content creators and tourism entrepreneurs are set to be given recognition by non-profit organization Go Negosyo as it continues its search for nominees for this year’s Inspiring Tourism Entrepreneurs Awards. The awarding will be held during the Tourism Summit to be held on May 13 at the Ayala Malls Manila Bay in Parañaque City......»»
Airbnb, SPARK! partner to empower women entrepreneurs in tourism
Airbnb and SPARK!, a women’s entrepreneurship-focused NGO, has announced a partnership to promote women’s entrepreneurship in tourism and further enhance the dynamic hospitality landscape of the country......»»
‘Serenade of the Seas’ arrival restarts Subic cruise tourism program
The arrival here of GTS Serenade of the Seas, a 12-decker cruise liner operated by Royal Caribbean International, is expected to resurrect Subic’s cruise tourism program, which had gained momentum before being halted by the COVID-19 pandemic three years ago......»»