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July 16, 2014
DAVAO CITY – The City Tourism Office (CTO) is pushing for the restoration of the remnants and ruins of the once Japanese colony in barangay Mintal, this city, known as “Little Tokyo.” Continue reading →

July 1, 2014
ILOILO CITY – Citing its marine and tourism potential, the Iloilo Provincial Government is eyeing a total development for Gigantes Island – just across the controversial Sicogon Island in Carles, Iloilo. Continue reading →

June 16, 2014
DAVAO CITY – Ecotourism projects aimed at protecting endangered marine species and help sustain community-based tourism enterprises are being developed on Turtle Islands, one of the world’s major nesting sites of marine turtles located in the country’s southernmost frontier. Continue reading →

June 1, 2014
CORON, Palawan — After more than six months since super typhoon “Yolanda” destroyed houses and properties in this island municipality, Mayor Clara “Fems” Reyes said around 4,500 households who are living in coastal areas need to be relocated to ensure their safety. Continue reading →

May 16, 2014
MANILA — National flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) has deployed its newest aircraft, Boeing 777-300ER, to make non-stop flights to the US mainland. Continue reading →

May 1, 2014
MASBATE CITY — More than 12 years after the Buntod Reef Marine Sanctuary was opened to the public in 2001, this piece of paradise amid the sea is now the top tourist destination in the island-province of Masbate. Continue reading →

April 16, 2014
CAPUL, Northern Samar — If you a thinking where to spend your summer then it is a must that you put in your list the historic Capul Island, one of the four island municipalities of Northern Samar. Continue reading →

April 1, 2014
LIAN, Batangas — Matabungkay, a popular five-kilometer white sand beach situated here, is looking to regain its position as the country’s top beach resort and tourist destination in one to two years, according to its chief local leader. Continue reading →

March 16, 2014
LEGAZPI CITY — This year’s month-long 2014 Daragang Magayon Festival, which kicks off last week of March, is expected to increase tourist flow to Albay and further perk up and boost its booming tourism industry. Continue reading →

March 1, 2014
LEGAZPI CITY  — A total of 90 appearances of whale sharks in the waters off the Albay Gulf, some 30 meters from the shorelines of the Legazpi Boulevard, have been recorded in the past two weeks. Continue reading →