San Francisco, CA – January 28, 2024 – In a dazzling display of innovation and Filipino pride, the Philippine Department of Tourism (PDOT) marked a significant milestone with a drone show in the United States. The event, in partnership with Sky Elements unfolded against the picturesque backdrop of the bay, was a captivating celebration of the rich Filipino culture and biodiversity. Drone Show featuring halo-halo, karaoke and rising sun Showcasing a kaleidoscope of the nation’s vibrant heritage, the drone show artfully highlighted various facets of Filipino life, including the mesmerizing beaut ..read more

San Francisco, CA – December 14, 2023 The Philippine Department of Tourism in San Francisco (PDOT SF) and Philippine Airlines (PAL) joined forces for a spectacular event, “Love the Music, Love the Philippines,” held at the iconic Webster Hall on December 14, 2023. The evening brought together travel trade partners, tourism stakeholders, and friends to celebrate the rich cultural tapestry of the Philippines. The event featured captivating performances by the talented Zeyonce Brown, who serenaded the audience with a fusion of Filipino music, pop hits, and festive Christmas tunes. Adding to the e ..read more

San Francisco, CA – 11 December 2023 The Philippines Department of Tourism (PDOT) was proud to announce a groundbreaking series of events in San Francisco as part of the Love the Philippines (LTP) campaign, aimed at showcasing the rich tapestry of Filipino culture and fostering a deeper connection between communities. The campaign, introduced with the new slogan “Love the Philippines,” was designed to position the country as a tourism powerhouse in Asia and captivate audiences both locally and internationally. Event Highlights: Love the Philippines at Merkado Kultura Date: 08-09 December 2023 ..read more

MAKATI CITY — In support of the country’s hosting of the highly anticipated FIBA International Basketball Federation World Cup 2023, the Department of Tourism (DOT) launched Philippine tour packages for international fans and Filipinos on Tuesday (July 25) at the DOT Office in Makati City.  “We see the FIBA Basketball World Cup as an opportunity, first and foremost, to reintroduce the Philippines to the world on the strength of our natural cultural assets, our award-winning destinations, our emerging cities and municipalities all over the Philippines, as well as an opportunity for Fi ..read more

Kakanin Kakanin is a uniquely Filipino category of desserts made from rice, sweet rice or root vegetables and optionally with coconut or coconut milk. Bibingka Bibingka is a Filipino baked rice cake that is customarily prepared in a clay oven lined with banana leaves and served for breakfast or as a mid-afternoon snack, particularly during the Holiday season. It is often enjoyed during the Christmas season in the Philippines, especially after attending the dawn mass called Misa de Gallo. This is one of my favourite traditional Filipino desserts especially when you enjoy it freshly made ..read more

f you are looking for a thrilling summer vacation in the Philippines, then Manila, Boracay, and Palawan aren’t the only destinations to spend your quality time away from your nest. If you are looking for an underrated paradise, it has to be Mindoro.  Mindoro Island has a lot to offer from the exquisite beaches to the thrilling diving and snorkeling spots. You deserve a vacation you’ll always remember.  Have fun at the southern tip of Luzon and do these activities to make up the perfect summer vacation you deserve!  Snorkel at Apo Reef Natural Park  Located at the western wa ..read more

MANILA, Philippines — Multi-awarded local chief executive and Mayor of Liloan, Cebu Atty. Christina Garcia-Frasco formally assumed her new role as Secretary of the Department of Tourism (DOT) earlier today (June 30), during the Oathtaking of Cabinet Secretaries officiated by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. that took place at the Malacañan Palace. Frasco, who was joined by her family members mother Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia, husband Cebu 5th District Representative Duke Frasco, and sister Carissa Garcia, was sworn into office along with other cabinet members of the new administration. In h ..read more

The Department of Tourism (DOT) applauded the naming of the country’s three island destinations among “The 25 Best Islands in the World” of the New York-based travel magazine Travel + Leisure (T+L). Boracay Island featuring its postcard perfect sunset ranked 9th in the T+L World’s Best Island list, followed by the Palawan at 11th with a photo of an idyllic lagoon in El Nido, and Cebu at 16th with Taoist Temple, in Cebu City. According to T+L, readers were asked to “weigh in on travel experiences around the globe — to share their opinions on the top cities, islands, cruise ships, spas, airlines ..read more

MEDIA RELEASE 23 June 2022 CONTACT: CZARINA ZARA-LOYOLA Director Public Affairs and Advocacy czloyola@tourism.gov.ph 459-5200 loc 323 MANILA — Time to gear up and get dive-ready as the Department of Tourism (DOT) stages the Philippine International Dive Expo (PHIDEX), the country’s largest platform for the diving community, on August 19 to 21, 2022 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay, Manila. PHIDEX’s third edition seeks to continue the narrative of conservation, community, and convergence within the diving community through the theme “Back into the Blue: One with the Sea”. The expo will als ..read more

MEDIA RELEASE 22 April 2022   CONTACT:  CZARINA ZARA-LOYOLA  Director  Public Affairs and Advocacy  czloyola@tourism.gov.ph  459-5200 loc 323 Manila, Philippines– World tourism executives and scores of delegates from across the global travel and tourism sector gather in iconic Manila for the 3-day 21st World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) Global Summit under the theme, “Rediscovering Travel”. Philippines Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat speaks before delegates of the 21st WTTC Global Summit on its opening day on Thursday (Apri ..read more