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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......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

Airfares to go down next month

Filipinos planning to go on summer trips may start booking their flights next month to take advantage of cheaper airfares as the government cut the fuel surcharge for the second month in a row......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

EDITORIAL - Next, the monsoons

While people swelter in the heat, there are activities that benefit from the hot, dry season. As Congress resumed sessions, the head of the House of Representatives committee on appropriations urged executive departments to take advantage of the dry season by speeding up work on infrastructure projects, including road and bridge repairs and other maintenance work, which are supposed to be finished within the year......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 4th, 2024

Finish infrastructure projects during dry season – lawmaker

Executive departments and government agencies should take advantage of the hot and dry season to finish their infrastructure projects, House committee on appropriations chair and Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Elizaldy Co said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2024

Enjoying Your Summer Vacation Without Compromising Work

The allure of summer adventures is here. The sun is up and a beach outing or an overdue vacation to your province is just around the corner. Balancing work commitments with relaxation can be hard. But you can carefully plan and strategize your summer vacation and work to not compromise one after the other. Here’s […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

Asia Album: Highlights of Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta

© Provided by Xinhua TARLAC PROVINCE, the Philippines, Feb. 18 (Xinhua) -- Colorful hot air balloons in various shapes adorned the sky of Tarlac Province, the Philippines, providing a visual feast for visitors.The 24th Philippine International Hot Air.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 18th, 2024

Asia Album: Highlights of Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta

© Provided by Xinhua TARLAC PROVINCE, the Philippines, Feb. 18 (Xinhua) -- Colorful hot air balloons in various shapes adorned the sky of Tarlac Province, the Philippines, providing a visual feast for visitors.The 24th Philippine International Hot Air.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 18th, 2024

BTS V hot na hot sa bagong update, fans kilig overload: ‘OMG!!!’

LALONG pinainit ng BTS member na si Kim Taehyung o mas kilala bilang si V ang summer season! Paano ba naman kasi, sinorpresa niya ang fans matapos mag-post ng bagong life update. Sa pamamagitan ng Instagram Stories, ibinandera ni V ang ilang mirror selfies na kitang-kita ang pagiging “buff” ng kanyang katawan. Marami ang kilig.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

Hot, humid weather expected during Holy Week

Easterlies, or warm winds from the Pacific Ocean, will be the prevailing weather system affecting the country from March 25 to 31, according to PAGASA. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

95 areas in Davao Region still grapple with flooding

Ninety-five areas in the Davao Region continue to grapple with flooding, as reported by the Office of Civil Defense-Davao Region (OCD-Davao). Davao del Norte has the highest number of flooded areas, with 64 barangays affected, followed by Davao Oriental with 22, and Davao de Oro with nine. The region has also experienced over 50 landslides, with Davao de Oro leading with 44 incidents and eight in Davao Oriental. Tragically, a significant landslide in Monkayo, Davao de Oro resulted in nine confirmed deaths, one critical injury, and four individuals still under search and rescue operations. Davao City also recorded casualties due to heavy rains. The adverse weather conditions have affected thousands of individuals and displaced over 4,000 families in evacuation centers. The Department of Social Welfare and Development-Davao Region (DSWD-Davao) has provided assistance to the affected families. The heavy rainfall is attributed to a weather system known as a shear line, causing widespread impact in the Visayas and Mindanao areas......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

Humid weather to prevail during Holy Week

The country will experience hot and humid weather during the Holy Week, according to state meteorologists......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

Every Sweat Counts patok sa Cool Summer Farm race

MARKADO ang kabayong si Every Sweat Counts sa 2024 Philracom Cool Summer Farm Stakes Race. The post Every Sweat Counts patok sa Cool Summer Farm race first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsApr 6th, 2024

Every Sweat Counts patok sa Cool Summer Farm race

MARKADO ang kabayong si Every Sweat Counts sa 2024 Philracom Cool Summer Farm Stakes Race. The post Every Sweat Counts patok sa Cool Summer Farm race first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsApr 6th, 2024

Every Sweat Counts patok sa Cool Summer Farm race

MARKADO ang kabayong si Every Sweat Counts sa 2024 Philracom Cool Summer Farm Stakes Race. The post Every Sweat Counts patok sa Cool Summer Farm race first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsApr 6th, 2024

Every Sweat Counts patok sa Cool Summer Farm race

MARKADO ang kabayong si Every Sweat Counts sa 2024 Philracom Cool Summer Farm Stakes Race. The post Every Sweat Counts patok sa Cool Summer Farm race first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsApr 6th, 2024

Pagasa: Mostly cloudy to cloudy skies in Metro Cebu until Feb. 1

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The northeast monsoon, locally known as Amihan, continues to affect the country, according to the state weather bureau stationed in Mactan. Based on Pagasa-Mactan’s weather specialist on Sunday, Jan. 28, Metro Cebu will experience mostly cloudy to cloudy weather conditions in the next five days or until Thursday, Feb. 1. “Ang.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 28th, 2024

Easterlies persist nationwide bringing hotter days ahead — Pagasa

MANILA, Philippines — The easterlies or warm winds blowing from the Pacific Ocean continue to dominate nationwide bringing hotter temperaturs in the days ahead. That is according to the state weather bureau. Even if there would be a possibility of isolated rain showers and thunderstorms in Eastern Visayas and Mindanao, hot and humid weather would.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 15th, 2024

Google’s new AI forecasts extreme weather events

Google has announced the development of artificial intelligence technology specifically dedicated to weather forecasting and the anticipation of extreme weather events. Faster and more cost-effective than current solutions, it could be able to alert people to the risk of incoming storms, floods or heatwaves. Since last year, some of the biggest names in tech have.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 27th, 2024

Cebu weather: Fair and pleasant in the coming days says Pagasa

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu weather will be fair and pleasant over the next five days, the state weather  bureau said on Saturday, April 13. The Pagasa Visayas Regional Services Division has forecasted that the Visayas, including the whole of Cebu, will experience cloudy to partly cloudy skies with a chance of isolated rain showers.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

Recto: No new tax on junk food, sweetened drinks

Finance Secretary Ralph Recto is not inclined to impose additional consumption-based taxes such as on junk food and sweetened beverages as these measures can be inflationary, while the debt level remains manageable and does not warrant extra burden on Filipinos......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024