The Department of Tourism (DOT) has stepped up its thrust to highlight ecotourism around the country through Magandang Pilipinas.
The said project brings together the DOT, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, ABS-CBN Foundation’s Bantay Kalikasan and US-based nonprofit organization Conservation International to identify, develop and promote various ecotourism sites around the country.
According to Tourism Secretary [...]
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SAN ANTONIO, Zambales, — In an effort to boost the tourism industry in this part of the province, the local government and the tourism-related business owners formed the San Antonio Municipal Tourism Council whose main thrust is to formulate tourism-related plans and programs to showcase this town as a primary tourist destination.
Virginia Harvey, Megan’s Beach [...]
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Posted in Calicoan Island, Destinations, Eco Tourism, La Union, Paradise Philippines, Perfect Beach, Philippines Surfing Spots, Press Releases, Siargao, Sports and Recreation, Surigao del norte, Travel News Update on Oct 7th, 2007 5 Comments »
 The campaign of the Department of Tourism (DoT) to make the country a premier surfing destination is beginning to get recognition.
With a coastline twice as long as the United States, the Philippines is slowly but surely securing a place in the surfing world.
“In cooperation with Department of Tourism, Onboard Philippines hopes to grow the local [...]
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TABUK CITY — Taking a step higher in making the town the eco-cultural destination in the province, the local government unit of Tinglayan is endeavoring that all infrastructures in the municipality should be patterned on eco-technique designs representing the culture of the place.
Tinglayan Tourism Officer Designate Noel Macaiba informed that this scheme is designed to meet [...]
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Posted in Batangas, Eco Tourism, Facts and Trivia, Flora and Fauna, Nasugbu, Paradise Philippines, Perfect Beach, Press Releases, Travel News Update, Weekend Getaway on Sep 14th, 2007 5 Comments »
The SM Investment Corporation is presently developing its biggest project to date: the 1,800-hectare Hamilo Coast in Nasugbu, Batangas. Those of us who are accustomed to the giant edifices that are the SM Malls will find in Hamilo Coast a refreshing development. It will showcase to residents and tourists 13 natural coves, a sweeping 32-kilometer [...]
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Iloilo City — The provincial government of Iloilo will conduct its 8th “Piyesta Sa Kakahuyan” in celebration of the Ilonggos’ concern for a well-managed and sustainable environment.
The yearly event is in compliance with Provincial Ordinance no. 2000-040 which declares the holding of the activity in the month of September each year.
This year’s “Piyesta” will be [...]
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Davao City — A P50,000 grand prize is at stake for any contestant who wins the “Name the Park Contest” sponsored by Davao City Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte.
Engr. Liza Madrazo of the Davao park management office said entry forms are available at the park (former PTA) for anybody who is interested to join the competition.
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