February 5, 2026
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Tourism

DOT caps 2025 with global gastronomy, tourism infrastructure milestones; thanks stakeholders for continued support

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MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Tourism (DOT) lauds Filipino tourism workers, partners, and stakeholders as the industry capped a year of transformative gains, particularly in gastronomy, tourism infrastructure, and people-centered services and training in 2025—milestones that strengthened the Philippines’ global tourism positioning and reaffirmed tourism’s role as a resilient pillar of the national economy.  The…

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CAAP taps PLDT to enhance connectivity in airports

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MANILA – The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) and the PLDT Enterprise have signed a partnership agreement designed to boost connectivity in airports and CAAP facilities. CAAP spokesperson Eric Apolonio recently said the agreement involves enhancing the digital infrastructure in at least 14 of the 44 CAAP-operated airports across the country. Connectivity will also…

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DOT launches Philippine Golf Experience to boost PH tourism promotion

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Clark, Pampanga—Positioning the Philippines as a premier golfing destination, the Department of Tourism (DOT) officially launched the first-ever Philippine Golf Experience (GolfEx) on Friday (August 29) at Clark, Pampanga, one of the country’s emerging golf and leisure hubs—marking a major step in integrating golf into the country’s tourism agenda. GolfEx is a pioneering‬‭ initiative‬‭ of…

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Korean-speaking agents join DOT tourist hotline

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MANILA – Tourists can access support from Korean-speaking agents beginning this month through the Department of Tourism’s (DOT) expanded Tourist Assistance Call Center (TACC). DOT said recruiting Korean-speaking support agents reflects its commitment to enhance services for travelers from South Korea, the country’s largest source of inbound tourists. Travelers can now receive direct assistance from a…

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Cebu Pacific to launch El Nido, Coron flights via Clark                

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Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific (CEB) has recently announced the launch of its daily flights to El Nido and Coron (Busuanga) via Clark International Airport (CRK) starting March 30, this year. “Cebu Pacific is proud to position our Clark hub as a premier gateway to the Philippines’ most iconic destinations. With its growing network, Clark has…

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