Dive Into the Philippines: Exploring the Country’s Top Dive Sites
The Philippines has firmly claimed its place on the global dive map, repeatedly recognized among the world’s leading diving destinations and earning top honors from the World Travel Awards in recent years. Often described as the “Center of Marine Biodiversity in the World,” this archipelago offers an underwater landscape as varied as it is vibrant: […]
Marcos Appoints Trade Diplomat Angara-Mathay as Tourism Secretary, Elevating Investment-Focused Approach
MANILA — Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed career trade and investment official Ma. Bernardita “Dita” Angara-Mathay as Secretary of the Department of Tourism (DOT), the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said Friday, April 10, 2026. The appointment places a foreign service trade diplomat with experience in investment promotion at the helm of the country’s tourism agency, as the […]
Kulinarya Festival
Join the Filipino-American Association of Portland & Vicinity, Inc. (FAAPVI) as we celebrate culture, community, and connection at our upcoming events—featuring highlights like the highly anticipated Kulinarya Festival and more! In partnership with the Philippine Department of Tourism and Trade, this exciting lineup shines a spotlight on the very best of Filipino heritage, from flavorful […]
White Beach, Boracay #1 World’s Best Beach: Conde Nast 2025
The Department of Tourism (DOT) joins all the travelers worldwide who chose the White Beach, Boracay as the #1 Best Beach in the World for Sunbathing, Surfing and Doing Absolutely Nothing in Conde Nast Traveler’s (CNT) 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards. With its beautiful scenery, including the 2.5 mile stretch of pristine, powdery-soft, white sand, Boracay […]
DOT urges tourists, ‘Do not cancel your trip to Cebu
MEDIA RELEASE11 November 2025 CONTACT:CZARINA ZARA-LOYOLAAssistant SecretaryStrategic Communications and Public Affairsczloyola@tourism.gov.ph The Department of Tourism (DOT) reassures international travel partners that Cebu remains open for tourism. While recent events—including Super Typhoon Uwan, widespread flooding from Typhoon Tino, and the magnitude 6.9 earthquake off the coast of Bogo City—caused localized impacts, core tourism zones and gateways […]
Philippines bags 6 titles at World Travel Awards 2025
CONTACT:CZARINA ZARA-LOYOLAAssistant SecretaryStrategic Communications and Public Affairsczloyola@tourism.gov.ph The Philippines once again proved its global tourism prowess after clinching six major recognitions at the prestigious 2025 World Travel Awards (WTA) Asia and Oceania Gala Ceremony held on Monday (Oct. 13). This year, the country marked its eighth win as Asia’s Leading Beach Destination, highlighting its pristine […]
