Intramuros Site Visit of DOT Secretary Berna Romulo-Puyat
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Berna Romulo-Puyat on Thursday (September 16) paid a visit to Baluarte de San Diego, one of the tourist sites inside Intramuros that were reopened to the public under limited capacity and shortened operating hours. The Department’s decision to partially reopen three Intramuros sites came after the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) placed the National Capital Region (NCR) under Alert Level 4 from September 16 to 30, 2021.
Tourism Secretary Berna Romulo-Puyat (left) and Intramuros Administrator Atty. Guiller B. Asido (right) make their way inside the Baluarte de San Diego on its first day of reopening to visitors (September 16). The tourist site will be open daily from 8:00AM-5:00PM and shall accommodate a maximum of 80 persons at any given time.
According to DOT Secretary Berna Romulo-Puyat, while she constantly pushes for the lifting of age restrictions on fully-vaccinated leisure travelers, she is happy that with the Alert Level 4 implementation in NCR, its residents aged 18 to 65 years old can finally go outside their homes to enjoy open air spaces with lush greenery such as the Walled City of Intramuros.
NCR residents who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can use the Express Lane when visiting Baluarte de San Diego or Fort Santiago to speed up their entry process. By using the special lane, fully-vaccinated visitors will only need to undergo the mandatory temperature check at the entrance gates and can complete the contact tracing form when already inside the sites. All visitors, regardless of vaccination status, are still expected to strictly follow minimum health standards at all times.
Despite several weeks of closure to visitors, Tourism Secretary Berna Romulo-Puyat said that the DOT and the Intramuros Administration (IA) made use of this time wisely and prioritized the vaccination of Intramuros workers—including its outsourced security and janitorial workers. Puyat happily shared that as of September 14, 99 percent of workers in Intramuros have already received their complete vaccination against COVID-19.
Tourism Secretary Berna Romulo-Puyat poses beside the Express Lane for fully-vaccinated visitors at the entrance of the Baluarte de San Diego in Intramuros.
During her visit to Intramuros on Thursday (September 16), Tourism Secretary Berna Romulo-Puyat disclosed that according to National Task Force Against Covid-19 (NTF) Deputy Chief Implementer Secretary Vince Dizon, more vaccine doses are expected to arrive in the country in the next few weeks. With this news, Puyat said that she is optimistic that the DOT can attain its target to vaccinate 100 percent of the country’s tourism workers before the holiday season.
Published:September 16, 2021
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October 19, 2022
DOT relaunches Philippine Tourism Awards
October 19, 2022
DOT exceeds 2022 target arrivals; PBBM rallies support for tourism as admin’s priority sector
October 18, 2022
Siargao, a priority for Tourism Development — Frasco
October 16, 2022
STATEMENT OF TOURISM SECRETARY CHRISTINA GARCIA FRASCO
October 12, 2022
DOT bares tourism wins under PBBM’s first 100 days
October 10, 2022
Tourist Rest Areas for PHL’s top destination – Cebu
October 8, 2022
Tourist Rest Areas launched in Mindanao
October 8, 2022
FY 2023 DOT budget submitted to plenary; Senators press for higher tourism budget
October 7, 2022
DOT celebrates Philippines’ back to back wins at Conde Naste Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards; Boracay claims spot as top island in Asia anew
October 5, 2022
Frasco secures CA nod as Tourism Chief
September 27, 2022
DOT receives HOR nod for P3.573 B budget for 2023
September 26, 2022
First ever DOT-DOLE nat’l tourism job fair opens
September 23, 2022
Tourism Chief tackles plans to revive industry, entices foreign investors in New York briefing
September 23, 2022
PBBM pronouncements at UN meet an “excellent representation” of PHL – Secretary Frasco
September 21, 2022
DOT-DOLE 1st Philippine Tourism Job Fair pre-registration now open, more than 7k jobs available to tourism job seekers- Sec. Frasco
September 19, 2022
STATEMENT OF TOURISM SECRETARY CHRISTINA GARCIA FRASCO ON THE LIFTING OF OUTDOOR MASK MANDATE IN THE PHILIPPINES
September 13, 2022
DOT muling pinarangalan ng Selyo ng Kahusayan sa Serbisyo Publiko 2022
September 12, 2022
DOT Chief welcomes IATF recommendation to make masking optional when outdoors
September 9, 2022
Phl scores back to back win in WTA Asia; Intramuros hailed as Asia’s Leading Tourist Attraction of 2022
September 8, 2022
Frasco lays out DOT plans and programs for industry recovery; lawmakers bat for higher DOT budget
September 1, 2022
More than 1,500 tourism jobs to be offered in joint DOT-DOLE job fair
August 31, 2022
DOT to ink tourism job fair program – Trabaho, Turismo, Asenso! with DOLE; Domestic, international jobs to be available to tourism job hunters
August 26, 2022
Thailand to offer tourism job opportunities to Filipinos– Frasco
August 22, 2022
PHL tourism chief pushes for increased connectivity, interoperability of vax certs, equalization of opportunities, and sustainability in APEC tourism ministers’ meet
August 21, 2022
Philippines strengthens tourism ties with Thailand
August 20, 2022
DOT TRAINS BOHOL VENDORS ON FILIPINO BRAND OF SERVICE EXCELLENCE
August 18, 2022
20 intl, local dive and marine experts take centerstage at PHIDEX 2022
August 17, 2022
Measures in place to ensure safe travel to PHL – Tourism Chief
August 16, 2022
FRASCO OPTIMISTIC OF PH TOURISM RESURGENCE, LAUDS CEBU TOURISM SUCCESS
August 12, 2022
Frasco eyes visitor-friendly, “distinctly Filipino” air, seaports in PHL
August 8, 2022
DOT celebrates Philippine Accessible Disability Services, Inc. (PADS) Dragon Boat Team historic four gold medal haul
August 8, 2022
DOT to facilitate interagency effort to strengthen Filipino Brand of Service
August 6, 2022
DOT to coordinate on quake-hit tourist destinations, heritage sites
July 28, 2022
PBBM cites tourism as top-priority; orders infra development, enhancement of Filipino brand
July 25, 2022
DOT chief takes “Listening Tours” to Luzon
July 22, 2022
DOT Chief affirms support to National Museum of the Philippines; proposes inclusion of museums in tourism circuits
July 21, 2022
Boracay, Palawan and Cebu hailed World’s Best Islands; DOT celebrates back-to-back accolades for PHL destinations
July 16, 2022
Marcos push for Tourism Infra strengthens industry, raises PHL global position – DOT Chief
July 14, 2022
DOT lauds Boracay’s inclusion in TIME’s 50 World’s Greatest Places of 2022
July 13, 2022
DOT lauds Cebu-based group win in int’l dance competition
July 12, 2022
STATEMENT OF TOURISM SECRETARY CHRISTINA GARCIA FRASCO ON BANAUE
July 9, 2022
Tourism Chief Frasco kicks off listening tours in VisMin, encourages officials to reach out to LGUs, stakeholders
July 8, 2022
Tourism chief Frasco to go on ‘listening tours’ starting this week
July 5, 2022
DOT reports increase in domestic tourism in 2021
June 29, 2022
Incoming tourism chief receives warm welcome from employees, vows to bring “LGU perspective” to DOT
June 28, 2022
DOT’s Philippine International Dive Expo (PHIDEX) returns to Manila next month
June 23, 2022
First Davao Dive Expo slated on June 24
June 21, 2022
DOT touts ‘future farms’ as new and sustainable tourist attractions
June 16, 2022
DOT pitches PHL as ideal retirement destination in Japan Expo
June 13, 2022
DOT positions New Clark City as premier tourism investment hub
June 13, 2022
PH’s significant recovery in travel and tourism hot topic in Routes Asia 2022
June 11, 2022
DOT’s KAIN NA! takes foodies to a multi-sensory adventure
June 10, 2022
DOT Presents “Escape: Stories from the Road” Podcast
June 10, 2022
Second (2nd) Online Master TESOL Certification Course
June 7, 2022
DOT, MMC Foundation partnership brings ER bikes to three Metro Manila tourist sites
June 1, 2022
DOT spotlights PWDs and women in tourism with new “It’s More Fun for All” campaign
May 31, 2022
MEDIA RELEASE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM
May 30, 2022
PHL scraps COVID pre-departure test for fully vaccinated, boostered tourists
May 27, 2022
DENR, DOT and DILG unveil Year of Protected Areas (YoPA) Campaign marking 90th anniversary of Protected Area establishment in the Philippines
May 25, 2022
Department of Tourism and Mickey Go Philippines introduce Pinoy Mickey Funko Pops
May 21, 2022
DOT launches “Keep the Fun Going” sustainable tourism campaign with gamified challenges
May 18, 2022
DOT reminds AEs on proper flag etiquette
May 13, 2022
DOT 49th Anniversary speech of the Tourism Secretary
May 11, 2022
DOT pushes for 100% vaccination of active tourism workers
May 6, 2022
DOT calls for lowering of testing price cap, certification of more saliva test facilities
May 5, 2022
PHL may be next filming location as Tourism Summit brings in Hollywood execs
April 28, 2022
WTTC Investment Tour Highlights Viable Opportunities in Clark, Central Luzon
April 25, 2022
WTTC lauds PH successful hosting of Int’l tourism Summit
April 23, 2022
Closing and Congratulatory Message during the Closing Ceremony of the 21st WTTC Global Summit of the DOT Secretary
April 22, 2022
WTTC: ‘Astonishing Recovery’ for Philippines’ tourism sector
April 22, 2022
World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Exhibition Booths
April 21, 2022
WTTC Opening Ceremony Welcome Remarks of the DOT Secretary
April 21, 2022
WTTC bullish on PH tourism recovery amid Covid-19 pandemic
April 20, 2022
PHL Foreign tourist arrivals breach 200k mark – DOT Chief
DOT launches “More Fun Awaits” global campaign to showcase travel preps
September 17, 2021
Statement of the Department of Tourism (DOT)
September 17, 2021
Statement of the Department of Tourism on the inclusion of Palawan in T+L’s Top Islands in Asia, World list
September 17, 2021
More than 50% of country’s tourism workers vaccinated against COVID-19 – DOT Chief
September 16, 2021
Intramuros Site Visit of DOT Secretary Berna Romulo-Puyat
September 16, 2021
Intramuros sites and Rizal Park to reopen September 16
September 15, 2021
Philippines Boosts Participation in Expo 2020 Dubai, Highlights Pinoy Food
September 13, 2021
Local Tourism Businesses Receive DOT, TPB PHILCare Kits
September 10, 2021
DOT, partner agencies drive up promotion of Filipino food experience
September 8, 2021
More than 7.5k tourism workers in Baguio have received Covid vax – Tourism Chief
September 2, 2021
DOT, TPB Distribute P19M Worth of Materials to Promote Safety Protocols
August 31, 2021
DOT, NTF bring vaccination rollout for tourism workers in Siargao Island
August 27, 2021
DOT: 95% of tourism workers in NCR vaxxed vs Covid-19
August 23, 2021
Sustainability is key to tourism industry’s recovery — Puyat
August 19, 2021
DOT lauds private sector for vaccine rollout in El Nido
August 17, 2021
PHITEX 2021: Beyond Business slated for September 19-23
August 16, 2021
Puyat leads vaccination drive for Pampanga tourism workers
August 13, 2021
More than 75% of Bohol tourism workers eyed for inoculation with second vaccine roll-out
August 11, 2021
More than 70% of tourism frontliners in Metro Manila vaccinated vs Covid-19 — Puyat
August 10, 2021
DOT and TPB SUCCESSFULLY STAGED FIRST-EVER HYBRID EDITION OF THE REGIONAL TRAVEL FAIR
August 9, 2021
DOT, BPOs to hold job fair
August 9, 2021
STATEMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM
August 9, 2021
DOT targets increased inoculation of tourism workers in more destinations
August 6, 2021
Puyat: More vaccines coming for Palawan tourism workers
August 4, 2021
DOT STATEMENT ON NESTHY PETECIO’S SILVER MEDAL FINISH IN THE TOKYO 2020 OLYMPICS
August 4, 2021
Rizal Park drive-thru vax site opens; Puyat hails Manila’s anti-Covid initiative
August 3, 2021
DOT gets highest COA rating for 2nd straight year
August 2, 2021
Statement of the Department of Tourism on the passing of heritage and cultural tourism advocate Mr. Ramon Hofileña
July 30, 2021
STATEMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM (DOT) ON THE HEIGHTENED COMMUNITY QUARANTINE LEVEL IMPLEMENTATIONS IN NCR
July 30, 2021
More tourism workers in Boracay to receive COVID-19 jabs – DOT
July 27, 2021
DOT reiterates call for safe travel amid stricter quarantine measure
July 26, 2021
DOT reminds hotels, resorts that room sharing for quarantined families is allowed
July 22, 2021
DOT Celebrates Siargao inclusion in Time Magazine as one of the world’s greatest places of 2021
July 21, 2021
DOT Launches Halal Food Tourism
July 21, 2021
DOT backs gov’t infra program to boost tourism
July 19, 2021
DOT backs Iloilo bid for ‘Creative City of Gastronomy’ recognition from Unesco
July 19, 2021
DOT calls for lowering of testing price cap, certification of more saliva test facilities
July 16, 2021
STATEMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM ON IATF DECISION ALLOWING CHILDREN FIVE YEARS OLD AND ABOVE, AND FULLY VACCINATED SENIORS TO VISIT OUTDOOR AREAS
July 12, 2021
DOT partners with Viber to promote KAIN NA! foodfest
July 9, 2021
DOT: 3,000 Boracay tourism workers to receive Covid vax
July 7, 2021
DOT, TPB continues to support LGUs with digital transformation projects
July 5, 2021
DOT Teams Up with Scarlet Belo and Cartoon Network to Take Safe Trips
July 5, 2021
DOT STATEMENT ON THE ACTIVITIES OF THE TAAL VOLCANO
July 2, 2021
Bakuna by the Sea: DOT hails Davao’s innovative approach to travel, hospitality workers
June 29, 2021
DOT, TPB TO ROLL OUT 2ND PHASE OF RT-PCR FINANCIAL SUBSIDY PROGRAM THROUGH PCMC
June 24, 2021
DOT unveils Region 1 tourism recovery plan
June 22, 2021
Statement of the Department of Tourism on the drop of tourism contribution to GDP
June 17, 2021
STATEMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM
June 16, 2021
DOT to co-stage virtual Fête de la Musique June 18-21
June 16, 2021
More NCR tourism workers receive support through DOT-DOLE program
June 16, 2021
Travel for tourists of all ages from NCR Plus to Boracay, other MGCQ areas extended to June 30
June 16, 2021
DOT eyes inoculation of 5,000 Bohol tourism workers
June 14, 2021
Museums in NCR Plus to reopen on limited capacity – DOT
June 11, 2021
DOT turns food tourism to high heat with 2021 KAIN NA!
June 11, 2021
Terms for tourism business loans eased
June 10, 2021
DOT bares tourism recovery plans for Bulacan
June 10, 2021
DOT and TikTok launch #SarapMagingPinoy Campaign to promote local food tourism
June 9, 2021
DOT launches five-year plan to develop tourism professionals
June 7, 2021
DOT celebrates World Environment Month, highlights responsible marine wildlife interactions
June 5, 2021
STATEMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM (DOT) ON THE RT-PCR REQUIREMENT FOR LEISURE TRAVELERS UNDER IATF-EID RESOLUTION 118A
June 2, 2021
Statement of the DOT on IATF-EID Resolution 118A
June 1, 2021
More than 16k Bulacan tourism workers get DOT-DOLE cash aid
May 31, 2021
DOT orders stricter monitoring of staycation hotels and AEs in GCQ areas following new IATF guidelines
May 31, 2021
DOT lauds inclusion of frontline tourism workers in A1 priority group
May 28, 2021
DOT hosts PATA summit for first hybrid MICE event in 2021
May 27, 2021
Over 1,400 golf workers in Metro Manila get DOT-DOLE cash aid
May 27, 2021
Central Luzon to Showcase ‘Flavors of Pampanga’, readies tourists for gastronomic experience
May 26, 2021
DOT lauds PH hotels recognized with the 2021 Tripadvisor Awards
May 24, 2021
3,390 tourism workers in Marinduque approved to receive P16.95M DOT-DOLE cash aid
May 21, 2021
Puyat bares tourism recovery plans for Marinduque
May 21, 2021
DOT proposes ‘green lane’ for fully vaccinated travelers
May 21, 2021
DOT hails expansion of priority vaccination to A4 cluster, including tourism frontliners
May 19, 2021
5,986 staycation rooms open for guests from NCR Plus
May 18, 2021
Intramuros to open Fort Santiago, Baluarte de San Diego to visitors May 17
May 17, 2021
DOT Statement on the Proposed Vaccination center in Nayong Pilipino
May 14, 2021
DOT welcomes IATF decision to ease travel in NCR Plus
May 14, 2021
STATEMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM
May 14, 2021
STATEMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM
May 11, 2021
221M cash aid approved for 44K tourism workers in Western Visayas
May 10, 2021
STATEMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM (DOT) ON THE COLLECTED GARBAGE FROM THE WATERS OF SAMAL ISLAND, DAVAO DEL NORTE
May 6, 2021
Statement of the Department of Tourism (DOT) on the reported violations of a hotel in Davao City
May 6, 2021
DOT to host hybrid PATA annual event for adventure travel
May 5, 2021
P1.5M cash aid approved for 295 Intramuros tourism workers
May 5, 2021
UPDATES ON THE VACCINATION OF TOURISM WORKERS
May 3, 2021
Labor Day vax for tourism workers
May 3, 2021
More than 400k displaced tourism workers get DOT-DOLE cash aid
May 3, 2021
Philippine Tourism and MICE Industry to Bounce Back with the Hosting of WTTC Global Summit
April 29, 2021
DOT, Manila LGU ink Mobile Hospital deal
April 28, 2021
STATEMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM
April 23, 2021
DOT-accredited establishment StaySafe.ph-users, eligible for Safety Seal Certification
April 23, 2021
DOT grants the WTTC Safe Travels Stamp to 33 more hotels nationwide
April 21, 2021
DOT welcomes proposals to convert tourism sites to temporary medical facilities
April 21, 2021
DOT lauds repurposed hotels, calls for ‘Bayanihan’ vs Covid
April 19, 2021
DOT approves use of Burnham Green and Quirino Grandstand in Rizal Park for Temporary Mobile Hospital and drive-thru Vaccination Site
April 14, 2021
DOT celebrates Saud Beach inclusion in the 25 Most Beautiful Beaches in the World list of Travel and Leisure
April 14, 2021
67k displaced tourism workers of NCR+ receive DOT-DOLE cash aid
April 12, 2021
STATEMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM ON THE VACCINATION FACILITY IN NAYONG PILIPINO PROPERTY
April 12, 2021
STATEMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM REGARDING THE ALLEGED BIRTHDAY “SUPER SPREADER” EVENT IN BORACAY
April 7, 2021
DOT eyes adoption of COVID-19 digital travel pass
April 7, 2021
DOT Statement on ECQ extension in NCR plus
April 6, 2021
PHL, DOT nominated at Asia Edition of 2021 World Travel Awards
April 5, 2021
DOT pushes for inclusion of other tourism workers in Priority Group A4
March 30, 2021
Strict new guidelines set for hotels under ECQ; Lenten ‘staycations’ within NCR Plus suspended
March 29, 2021
DOT Statement on ECQ for NCR+ areas
March 29, 2021
DOT Statement on Holy Week
March 26, 2021
RIZAL PARK AND PACO PARK ADJUST VISITING HOURS, REMAIN OPEN FOR PHYSICAL EXERCISE
March 26, 2021
DOT Statement on BIATF measures for Boracay
March 26, 2021
TPB Philippines Spearheads Tourism and Technology Forum (TTF)
March 26, 2021
DOT Statement on Coron tourist with falsified travel documents
March 26, 2021
DOT supports Rizal tourism circuit on food, faith, art, adventure and nature
March 26, 2021
THE ‘FUN’ CONTINUES: Philippines Joins Digital ITB Berlin
March 26, 2021
DOT to spur domestic tourism in Rizal
March 26, 2021
DOT’s STDP program to enhance resiliency of PHL destinations – Puyat
March 22, 2021
DOT SUSTAINS ONLINE PRESENCE WITH ‘WAKE UP IN PH’ CAMPAIGN AND SAFETY TRAVEL ADVISORIES
March 19, 2021
DOT GREENLIGHTS PARTIAL OPERATIONS OF HOTEL RESTAURANTS ON JUNE 15
March 10, 2021
DOT EYES TOURISM RECOVERY AS MORE DESTINATIONS MAY REOPEN
March 10, 2021
Domestic travel to drive recovery of tourism industry, says survey
March 10, 2021
DOT hails revival of tourist cops
March 10, 2021
Tourism will recover well, DOT chief vows
March 10, 2021
DOT celebrates Hidden Beach, Palawan’s inclusion in CNT’s Best Beaches in the World
March 10, 2021
Tourism industry hikes share in GDP to 13%; Puyat sees strong recovery from pandemic
March 10, 2021
DOT PUSHES STRINGENT GUIDELINES FOR STAKEHOLDERS ACROSS THE NATION
March 10, 2021
BIATF DENOUNCES TRAVELERS’ BREACH OF ENTRY PROTOCOL TO BORACAY
March 10, 2021
DOT LAUDS PARTNERSHIP MODEL FOR SAFE AND SUSTAINABLE TOURISM IN BORACAY
March 10, 2021
DOT ISSUES GUIDELINES ON TOURIST LAND TRANSPORT SERVICES
March 10, 2021
IATF–EID RESOLUTION REITERATES ‘DOT CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY’ AS REQUISITE TO OPERATE
March 10, 2021
DOT ISSUES PROTOCOLS ON RESTAURANT OPERATIONS UNDER THE NEW NORMAL
March 10, 2021
DOT WELCOMES PH ‘RISING STARS IN TRAVEL’ CITATION BY FORBES.COM
March 10, 2021
DOT, DTI TO ROLL OUT HEALTH AND SAFETY GUIDELINES, DIGITAL SOLUTIONS FOR RESTAURANTS
March 9, 2021
DOT, attached agencies promote digital tourism
March 9, 2021
TOURISM CHIEF REMINDS HOTELS, RESORTS: NO DOT CERTIFICATE, NO BUSINESS OPERATIONS DURING MGCQ
March 9, 2021
DOT assists 36,000 tourists during COVID-19 crisis
March 9, 2021
DOT WEBINAR TACKLES DIGITAL AS THE NEW NORMAL
March 9, 2021
DOT WELCOMES THE RESUMPTION OF TOURISM OPERATIONS IN AREAS UNDER MGCQ
March 9, 2021
TRUST AND HEALTH SAFETY KEY TO PHL TOURISM RECOVERY – DOT CHIEF
March 9, 2021
PUYAT ON REOPENING TOURISM: ‘DO IT SLOWLY BUT SURELY’
March 9, 2021
DOT BRINGS HOME 84 TOURISTS STRANDED IN EASTERN VISAYAS
March 9, 2021
DOT supports Coron’s sustainable tourism development to bounce back
March 5, 2021
DOT welcomes Puerto Princesa reopening to domestic tourists
March 5, 2021
DOT urges for more WTTC Safe Travels Stamp applications
March 5, 2021
Boracay’s White Beach, El Nido’s Nacpan Beach among TripAdvisor’s Top Beaches in Asia
March 5, 2021
DOT Statement on uniform travel protocols
March 5, 2021
DOT supports the safe reopening of Negros Oriental
March 5, 2021
Puyat affirms support for Siquijor’s reopening
March 5, 2021
DOT Statement on El Nido’s swift action against tourists with false COVID test records
March 5, 2021
DOT supports DILG’s streamlining of travel requirements
March 5, 2021
DOT ASSISTS 98 STRANDED TOURISTS IN WESTERN MINDANAO
March 3, 2021
DOT ASSISTS 246 TOURISTS STRANDED IN BICOL
March 3, 2021
DOT RESPONSE TEAM ASSISTS 1004 TOURISTS STRANDED IN CARAGA REGION
March 3, 2021
STATEMENT OF TOURISM SECRETARY BERNADETTE ROMULO-PUYAT
March 3, 2021
DOT8 SPRINGS STRANDED TOURISTS, TOTAL ASSISTED TRAVELERS NOW AT 11,000
March 3, 2021
DOT ASSISTS STRANDED TOURISTS IN CENTRAL LUZON
March 3, 2021
DOT RESPONSE TEAMS ASSIST OVER 10,000 TRAVELERS
March 3, 2021
DOT Announces the Guidelines on Hotels and other Accommodation Establishments during the Enhanced Community Quarantine
March 3, 2021
DOT CHIEF: INNOVATION TO SPUR FOOD TOURISM IN NEW NORMAL
March 3, 2021
DOT WEBINAR TACKLES HERITAGE SITE CONSERVATION AND USE AMID PANDEMIC
March 3, 2021
DOT banners “Filipino brand of service”; assists over 35,000 tourists amid pandemic
March 3, 2021
DOT TO JUMPSTART DOMESTIC TOURISM UNDER STRICTER PROTOCOLS WITH IATF AND LGUS
March 3, 2021
DOT PARTNERS WITH WTTC TO SHARE EXPERTS’ TOURISM OUTLOOK, RECOVERY PLANS
March 3, 2021
DOT REGULATES HOTEL FOOD DELIVERIES
March 3, 2021
DOT: TOURISM INDUSTRY UP TO TOUGH CHALLENGES ON PATH TO RECOVERY
March 3, 2021
More than 155,000 tourism sector workers receive first tranche of DOF wage subsidy program
March 3, 2021
DOT MOUNTS SWEEPER FLIGHTS; BRINGS HOME 1000 STRANDED DOMESTIC TOURISTS
March 3, 2021
DOT WEBINAR TACKLES RECOVERY, FUTURE OF PHL’s M.I.C.E.
March 3, 2021
Statement of the Department of Tourism (DOT) on the IATF–EID Authorization to mount sweeper flights
March 3, 2021
Statement of Secretary Bernadette Romulo Puyat on the passing of former DOT Secretary Ramon Jimenez, Jr.
March 3, 2021
DOT–NCR assists 24,000 in–transit nationals amid ECQ of Luzon
March 3, 2021
DOT and SSI Support Philippine Food Producers in Online Philippine Harvest
March 3, 2021
DOT PROVIDES VIRTUAL BACKGROUNDS FOR VIDEO CALLS TO ENCOURAGE “TRAVEL FROM HOME”
March 3, 2021
DOT OFFERS ONLINE “ENHANCED OPPORTUNITY” TRAINING FOR TOURISM STAKEHOLDERS
March 3, 2021
DOT-REGION 6 DELIVERS FILIPINO BRAND OF SERVICE IN CRISIS
March 3, 2021
DOT OUTLINES TOURISM RESPONSE, POST–COVID 19 RECOVERY PLAN TO AID PRIVATE SECTOR
March 3, 2021
DOT ISSUES GUIDELINES DEFINING “NEW NORMAL” FOR ACCOMMODATION ESTABLISHMENTS
March 3, 2021
24,836 HOTEL ROOMS RESERVED FOR OFWS’ QUARANTINE, BPO STAFF USE – DOT CHIEF
March 3, 2021
STRANDED TOURISTS WELCOME EXTENDED STAY IN BATANES
March 3, 2021
DOT Welcomes Lifting of Travel Ban For Outbound Passengers
February 22, 2021
Recovery flights, tourism transport to continue for stranded passengers
February 22, 2021
STATEMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM (DOT) on COVID-19 local transmission
February 22, 2021
DOT STATEMENT ON THE CURFEW RECOMMENDATION FOR LGUs
February 22, 2021
DOT, TURKISH AIRLINES FORM PARTNERSHIP TO INCREASE PHILIPPINE TOURISM FROM EUROPE AND MEDITERRANEAN SOURCE MARKETS
February 22, 2021
DOT celebrates first run of the Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta in CALABARZON
February 22, 2021
Puyat convenes Tourism Council; invites public to travel within PH
February 22, 2021
International visitor receipts hit USD 9.31B in 2019, 20.81% up from 2018
February 22, 2021
DOT POSTPONES NATIONWIDE MALL SALE TO PRIORITIZE SAFETY OF CITIZENS
February 22, 2021
Department of Tourism unveils new ad inspired by the ABaKaDa alphabet, highlighting unique Filipino culture
February 22, 2021
Puyat advocates for cultural and ecotourism in the new normal
February 22, 2021
Relive the history of Intramuros city with augmented reality app Experience Philippines
February 22, 2021
DOT: 1st PHL SHOPPING FEST KICKS OFF MARCH 1st
February 22, 2021
DOH, DILG and DOT give public gatherings green light
February 22, 2021
2019 International arrivals exceed target with 8.26 million visitors to the Philippines
February 22, 2021
DOT welcomes lifting of Taiwan travel ban
February 22, 2021
JOINT STATEMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM AND TOURISM CONGRESS OF THE PHILIPPINES
February 22, 2021
DOT backs “Balik sa Bohol” for tourism industry revival
February 22, 2021
Intramuros reopens in the new normal
February 22, 2021
Relaxed and standard health protocols, personalized trips key to tourism recovery, says latest Philippine Travel Survey
February 22, 2021
DOT files falsification raps against Boracay tourists with forged COVID test results
February 22, 2021
DOT: reclassification of industries to hasten recovery
February 22, 2021
DOT statement following the President’s latest directive to contain the NCov
February 11, 2021
Guidelines in Handling Guests in Tourism Enterpises in the Advent of nCOV Global Health Emergency
February 11, 2021
Statement of the Department of Tourism (DOT)
February 11, 2021
Puyat eyes Isabela as top agro-ecotourism destination
February 11, 2021
DOT, DTI inspect hotels and restaurants’ compliance with health and safety protocols
February 11, 2021
DOT CHIEF CHECKS READINESS OF PALAWAN
February 11, 2021
Fresh produce at your doorstep, courtesy of DOT–Grab tie–up
February 11, 2021
DOT ‘seal of good housekeeping’ boosts confidence among restos amid pandemic – Puyat
February 11, 2021
DOT CELEBRATES AS PALAWAN RECLAIMS BEST ISLAND IN THE WORLD CITATION
February 11, 2021
Tourism chief bullish on English schools’ recovery
February 11, 2021
DOT, FAO team up for sustainable farm tourism in PH
February 11, 2021
Meetings, conventions allowed only under MGCQ at 50% capacity – DOT
February 11, 2021
Boracay now open to youths, seniors from region
February 11, 2021
DOT CHIEF LAUDS SENATE APPROVAL OF BAYANIHAN 2 ON FINAL READING, CITES PLANS FOR 10B STIMULUS FUND
February 11, 2021
“THINK OUT OF THE BOX,” TOURISM INDUSTRY URGED IN DOT WEBINAR
February 11, 2021
DOT assures tourist stakeholders of all–out support for slow reopening
February 11, 2021
Puyat meets with Bohol execs to tackle tourism situation, recovery plans
February 11, 2021
DOT, Cloud Panda PH launches PHL Harvest e-commerce site
February 11, 2021
Statement of DOT
February 11, 2021
DOT to scale up Baguio’s Ridge to Reef Travel Bubble Plan across PHL
February 11, 2021
DOT celebrates “Surprisingly Spectacular Diving” tag of 3 Phl dive sites by Lonely Planet
February 11, 2021
PHL BAGS BEST OVERSEAS DIVING AWARD 2020
February 11, 2021
Statement of Department of Tourism
February 11, 2021
Statement of Department of Tourism
February 11, 2021
DOT’s PHIDEX 2020 goes digital
February 11, 2021
DOT-DOLE amended JMC further expands coverage of beneficiaries
February 11, 2021
DOT welcomes new protocols for arriving passengers
February 11, 2021
DOT bats for a more fun, safe and sustainable Laguna
February 11, 2021
DOT chief: Green corridors are critical to tourism recovery
February 11, 2021
DOT Statement on destination test requirements
February 11, 2021
DOT Statement on Boracay tourists
February 11, 2021
DOT welcomes ASEAN as a single tourism destination
February 11, 2021
IATF allows Baguio hotels to receive domestic tourists under GCQ
February 11, 2021
Raising the bar of Filipino hospitality with the Leadership Excellence Series 2021
February 11, 2021
DOT lauds inclusion of tourism frontliners in priority group for vaccination
February 11, 2021
DOT’S ‘KAIN NA!’ cooks up online food fest
January 28, 2021
PHL hosts 3RD ASEAN meet on tourism professionals; DOT commits to beef up competency of tourism workforce in the new normal
January 28, 2021
Safety marshalls to ensure physical distancing when beaches, resorts reopen
January 28, 2021
10,000 BPO jobs for displaced tourism workers
January 28, 2021
Zero interest loans, no collateral, easy terms for distressed tourism businesses
January 28, 2021
Puyat to grace Baguio reopening; DOT to go big on domestic tourism in 2021
January 28, 2021
Chocolate, coffee, tea take centerstage in DOT’s KAIN NA! food festival
January 28, 2021
DOT receives SafeTravels Stamp from world tourism body
January 28, 2021
Puyat launches Baguio’s VIS.I.T.A. platform
January 28, 2021
Reopening of Boracay to more markets builds momentum for domestic tourism revival
January 28, 2021
Puyat: Even in most unusual ways, tourism must stay alive
January 28, 2021
MESSAGE OF TOURISM SECRETARY BERNADETTE ROMULO-PUYAT ON THE CELEBRATION OF THE WORLD TOURISM DAY
January 28, 2021
DOT Statement on the City Garden Grand Hotel
January 28, 2021
DOT Chief supports Negrense cookbook launch, vows continued support to thriving food tourism scene in Western Visayas
January 28, 2021
DOT Statement on the Closure of Makati Shangri-La Hotel
January 28, 2021
DOT pledges to help Negros Occidental get ready for more domestic tourists
January 28, 2021
DOT welcomes the first two recipients of the WTTC Safe Travel Stamp
January 28, 2021
DOT Statement on Baguio party incident
January 28, 2021
Statement of the Department of Tourism (DOT)
January 14, 2021
DOT welcomes IATF decision to allow balikbayans
January 14, 2021
DOT launches “Have a Safe Trip, Pinas” to promote safe travels and support tourism workers
January 14, 2021
DOT celebrates PH’s victory as World’s Leading Dive Destination and Tourist Attraction for Intramuros in 2020
January 14, 2021
DOT welcomes Coron’s reopening on Dec. 1 with health and safety measures in place
January 14, 2021
DOT Aims for Data-Driven Response to Tourism Recovery Under New Normal with Survey
January 14, 2021
DOT backs enhanced contact tracing; announces low-cost COVID tests with UP-PGH for Boracay-bound tourists
January 14, 2021
Puyat encourages affected tourism workforce to avail of the expanded DOT-DOLE financial assistance
January 14, 2021
DOT welcomes strides to reboot MICE
January 14, 2021
STATEMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM
January 14, 2021
STATEMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM
January 14, 2021
STATEMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM
January 14, 2021
Puyat visits Batangas, shores up dive tourism
January 14, 2021
Statement of the DOT on Cebu resort incident
January 14, 2021
DOT presents virtual concert to promote Manila’s cultural heritage sites
January 14, 2021
DOT, MakatiMed Foundation forge partnership for tourism destination health security
January 14, 2021
DOT launches webinar training on Reducing Single-use Plastics for hospitality sector
January 14, 2021
DOT to assist Zambales in safe and gradual tourism reopening
January 14, 2021
DOT bats for uniform LGU travel requirements
January 14, 2021
DOT, TPB promote Pinoy Christmas through music
January 14, 2021
DOT’s 2020 KAIN NA! satisfies Christmas Cravings on fourth leg
January 14, 2021
DOT’s 2020 KAIN NA! satisfies Christmas Cravings on fourth leg
January 14, 2021
DOT prepares local destinations, accommodation establishments for WTTC Safe Travels Stamp application
January 14, 2021
27,000 displaced tourism workers of CAR receive DOT-DOLE financial assistance
January 14, 2021
DOT backs temporary suspension of flights from UK
January 14, 2021
DOT inspires Balikbayans to Come Home with ‘Balikan Ang Pilipinas’ Campaign
January 14, 2021
DOT, TPB EXPAND RT-PCR FINANCIAL SUBSIDY PROGRAM FOR 11,600 TOURISTS THROUGH PCMC
January 14, 2021
DOT reiterates penalties for quarantine hotels used for staycation and other purposes
January 14, 2021
DOT reiterates penalties for quarantine hotels used for staycation and other purposes
January 14, 2021
DOT supports strict entry protocols in light of new COVID-19 variant
January 14, 2021
DOT reiterates rule on staycation hotels
January 14, 2021
DOT celebrates Boracay and Palawan inclusion in Conde Nast’s 25 Best Island Beaches in the World list
January 14, 2021
DOT ISSUES GUIDELINES FOR SAFE ‘STAYCATION’
January 13, 2021
DOT ACCREDITATION GOES DIGITAL
January 13, 2021
BORACAY reopens, heralds “safe, gradual” revival of Philippine tourism
January 13, 2021
DOT gets COA’s highest rating on 2019 Audit
January 13, 2021
DOT sees domestic tourism boom in Baguio with affordable Antigen Testing
January 13, 2021
Phl islands named top favorites by Int’l travel magazine
January 11, 2021
DOT welcomes reopening of Ilocos Norte to Luzon tourists on Oct 15
January 11, 2021
DOT funds RT-PCR testing of Boracay tourism workers
January 11, 2021
DOT inks tourism “CARES for TRAVEL” MSME loan program with SB Corp
January 11, 2021
DOT inks tourism “CARES for TRAVEL” MSME loan program with SB Corp
January 11, 2021
HEALTH, SAFETY RULES DRAWN UP FOR RECREATIONAL DIVING
January 8, 2021
BATANGAS NOW OPEN TO DIVERS – DOT
January 8, 2021
Puyat reminds ‘Staycation Hotels’ to follow rules, protocols
January 8, 2021
DOT welcomes Baguio City’s opening to guests from Luzon starting Oct. 22
January 8, 2021
DOT STATEMENT ON THE OPENING OF ILOCOS SUR STARTING NOV 15
January 8, 2021
Ridge and Reef Corridor heralds domestic tourism recovery
January 8, 2021
PUYAT – HOTELS IN GCQ, MGCQ MAY NOW BE ALLOWED TO OPERATE AT FULL CAPACITY
January 8, 2021
PRA to amend retirement policies, suspends processing of SRRV applications
January 8, 2021
DOT supports expansion of Palawan’s travel bubble starting Oct. 30
January 8, 2021
Tourism chief bats for COVID-19 tests price cap
December 21, 2020
DOT urges tourism businesses to avail of SB Corp’s COVID-19 Loan Program
December 21, 2020
DOT Leadership Excellence Series returns anew
December 21, 2020
DOT STATEMENT ON THE INCLUSION OF PALAWAN AND BORACAY IN BIG 7 TRAVEL’s LIST OF 50 MOST BEAUTIFUL PLACES
December 21, 2020
DOT, TPB launch official Philippine travel app
December 21, 2020
DOT, DOLE agree on guidelines for cash-for-work program for displaced tourism workers, tour guides
December 21, 2020
DOT’s KAIN NA! takes on Food Trips for November
December 21, 2020
Intramuros is now Asia’s Leading Tourist Attraction The Philippines and DOT receive accolades at the 2020 World Travel Awards Asia Winners Day
December 21, 2020
Intramuros is now Asia’s Leading Tourist Attraction The Philippines and DOT receive accolades at the 2020 World Travel Awards Asia Winners Day
December 21, 2020
Intramuros is now Asia’s Leading Tourist Attraction The Philippines and DOT receive accolades at the 2020 World Travel Awards Asia Winners Day
December 21, 2020
STATEMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM ON PRRD’S SIGNING OF EO 118
December 21, 2020
DOT inks MOU on tourism education, training
December 21, 2020
DOT partners with Nissan to promote ‘Safe Trips’
December 21, 2020
DOT allows operation of 7,200 hotels, resorts
December 21, 2020
DOT lauds Ibagiw 2020, Baguio’s Creative City Festival
December 21, 2020
Statement of the Department of Tourism (DOT)
December 21, 2020
Statement of the Department of Tourism (DOT)
December 21, 2020
DOT welcomes reopening of PHL’s surfing capital, Siargao
December 21, 2020
Ridge and Reef travel corridor expands to Ilocos Sur
December 21, 2020
DOT chief visits Baguio City, touts cultural tourism with creative crawls
December 21, 2020
Sec. Puyat to grace 2020 Bambanti Festival
December 21, 2020
DOT allocates P340.7M for Iloilo tourism infrastructure development
December 21, 2020
Tourist arrivals mark 7.4M in November, up by 15.58%
December 21, 2020
Safety of tourists is DOT’s top priority – Sec. Puyat
December 21, 2020
DOT, CAB collaborate to enhance Air Passenger’s Bill of Rights
December 21, 2020
Statement of the Department of Tourism
December 21, 2020
2nd Statement of the Department of Tourism
December 21, 2020
DOT thanks Smart for emergency satellite phones
December 21, 2020
DOT–DOTr meet to boost tourism infra, connectivity; Puyat to push approval of 1B for night–rated airports
December 21, 2020
DOT Chief to visit, vows to revitalize Baguio
December 21, 2020
TOURISM CHIEF: PHL ONE WITH ASEAN IN RESPONDING TO COVID CRISIS
December 21, 2020
TOURISM CHIEF: PHL ONE WITH ASEAN IN RESPONDING TO COVID CRISIS
December 21, 2020
DOT STATEMENT ON THE INCLUSION OF PALAWAN AND BORACAY IN BIG 7 TRAVEL’s LIST OF 50 MOST BEAUTIFUL PLACES
December 21, 2020
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
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