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Interview: DOT Sec. Puyat on increased tourism, business opportunities as Covid restrictions ease

https://youtu.be/rh0ptjRBJHg   (Eagle News) — Balitalakayan interviews Tourism Sec. Bernadette Romulo-Puyat on the country’s tourism situation as COVID-19 restrictions slowly ease. In Metro Manila, which is under Alert Level 3, museums and other indoor tourist attractions start operations, albeit at limited capacity. Puyat said that staycations are also allowed now in the Philippine’s capital region, with Metro Manila being under COVID-19 alert level 3. Even dine-in establishments could have more allowed capacity, she said, as […]

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DOT: Leisure travel from NCR Plus to MGCQ areas still allowed until June 30

(Eagle News) — Leisure travel from NCR Plus to tourist spots in modified general community quarantine areas is still allowed until the end of the month. According to Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat, the extension applies to travelers of all ages from Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal. Those below 18 years old and above 65 years old, however, should be subject to a negative RT-PCR test. Travelers should also comply with the requirements set […]

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DOT eyes subsidizing half of cost of RT-PCR tests for tourists to boost domestic travel

(Eagle News) — The Department of Tourism is looking to ink a deal with the Philippine General Hospital for RT-PCR tests priced at P1,800 for each tourist planning to travel domestic. Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat said in a television interview on Tuesday, Dec. 1, that the DOT was also eyeing subsidizing half of the cost of the test–with results coming out in 24 hours–to boost domestic tourism. The government has already put a price cap […]

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Siargao Island opens to the public; tourists required to have negative COVID swab tests

  (Eagle News) — Starting today, Monday, Nov. 23, Siargao Island, the Philippines’ surfing capital, opens to the public as it welcomes local tourists to its world class white sand beaches, natural rock and cave pools and wild water surf sites, according to the Department of Tourism (DOT). This is also confirmed by Mayor Cecilia L. Ruson of the municipality of General Luna, Surigao del Norte thru a local executive order. Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat […]

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Former Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez Jr. passes away

(Eagle News) — Former Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez Jr. has passed away. In a statement on Monday, April 27, Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat extended her condolences to the kin of the former secretary who she said “laid down the foundation for the country’s most famous tourism campaign, “It’s More Fun in the Philippines.” She said she has chosen to retain this until now, “and the DOT policies that helped shape the National Tourism Development Program […]

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Tourism Secretary Romulo-Puyat to undergo self-quarantine

(Eagle News) — Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat has announced she would be going on self-quarantine. In a statement on Friday, March 27, this was since Armed Forces of the Philippines chief General Felimon Santos Jr. tested positive for the coronavirus disease 2019. She said she was in a meeting with Santos on March 20. According to Puyat, she will, however, forego undergoing the COVID-19 test since she was not currently exhibiting any symptoms “to save […]

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DOT postpones nationwide mall sale amid COVID-19 concerns

(Eagle News)–The Department of Tourism has postponed its nationwide mall sale that was supposed to be part of the 2020 Philippine Shopping Festival as a precaution against the novel coronavirus. The Philippine Shopping Festival was supposed to mitigate the economic effects of COVID-19 especially on tourism. “The DOT maintains its stance to prioritize the safety of its citizens more than visitor arrivals and revenue,” the DOT said in a statement. The DOT said the activity […]

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Not all Chinese nationals given visas upon arrival, DOT clarifies

(Eagle News)–The Department of Tourism clarified on Friday, Aug. 2, that not all Chinese nationals entering the country are granted visas upon arrival. In a statement, the DOT said the visa is “only granted to Chinese tourists who have passed the screening of tour operators accredited by both the DOT and the (Bureau of Immigration).” “Said visitors will only be allowed entry after submission of all pertinent documents subject to the review and approval of […]

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‘Breakthroughs: Tourism’ charts future of travel

By Caesar Vallejos OPEN FOR BUSINESS, Eagle News In spite of the country’s rich natural resources and great customer service, the Philippine tourism industry is faced with roadblocks that include the lack of facilities and infrastructures.  The need to maximize digital technologies will help realize the industry’s full development, spurring the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises in the country. “If we can just develop this particular aspect of our economy, I think this has […]

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Siargao and Coron, next target of gov’t’s clean-up and rehab efforts, says DOT

  (Eagle News) – The Department of Tourism is eyeing Siargao and Coron as its next target for government clean-up and rehabilitation efforts. This was according to Tourism chief Bernadette Romulo-Puyat who bared on Monday future rehabilitation efforts for these two popular tourism sites. Romulo-Puyat also said that there are ongoing clean-up and rehabilitation efforts in two other popular tourist spots – Panglao in Bohol, and El Nido in Palawan. “We are rehabilitating Panglao, Bohol […]

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Accredited hotels at resorts sa Boracay, nadagdagan pa

(Eagle News) — Dahil sa pansamantalang pagsasara ng isla ng Boracay, kabilang sa mga ipinasara at ipinaayos ang ilang mga establisyemento, hotel at mga resort dahil sa paglabag sa patakaran ng isla lalo na sa usaping pangkalinisan. Makalipas ang anim na buwang muling unti-unting pagbangon at pagsasaayos sa isla para sa patuloy na paglago ng turismo sa ating bansa, umabot sa 316 kabuuang mga hotel at resort na ang maaaring makaaccomdate ng mga bisita dahil […]

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DOT: 305 establishments in Boracay now accredited

(Eagle News)–Over 300 establishments have been accredited in Boracay. The Department of Tourism said as of Thursday, Jan. 10, the 305 establishments translate to 10,515 rooms. Boracay was shut down for six months in 2018 to pave the way for its rehabilitation. This was after President Rodrigo Duterte called the island a “cesspool.” The island was reopened in October, with authorities also limiting the number of tourists allowed.    

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