Cagayan Valley and Northern Philippine Islands
Cagayan Valley and Northern Philippine Islands
In a momentous event during the year-end celebration on December 27, 2023, the Department of Tourism (DOT) Region 2, under the visionary leadership of Regional Director Troy Alexander G Miano, proudly unveiled a commemorative marker at Carig Sur, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan, to mark the 50th Anniversary of the Department of Tourism. The unveiling ceremony, graced …
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The Department of Tourism (DOT) Region 02 in collaboration with the Provincial Government of Batanes through its Heritage and Tourism Office, marked a successful seven-day Training on Homestay Pilipinas Program on December 4 -10, 2023 held at the Batanes Livelihood Center Building, Basco, Batanes. The Training on Homestay Pilipinas Program was aimed at fostering formal …
The prestigious Aliw Awards 2023, held on December 11th at the iconic Manila Hotel, celebrated excellence in the realm of festivals and event organizing. Mammangi Festival of the City of Ilagan, Isabela, emerged victorious, clinching the coveted title of “Best Festival Practices/Performance,” solidifying its reputation as a paragon of cultural brilliance. In a double …
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The Department of Tourism, Region 2, in synergy with creative tourism stakeholders from the Cagayan Valley region, is making waves at the inaugural Philippine Creative Tourism Congress (PCTC) in Bacolod City. Running from December 6th to 8th, 2023, this three-day event marks a historic collaboration aimed at propelling the Philippines to the forefront of creative …
The Department of Tourism, Region 2, is actively promoting quality tourism standards and services through the recently updated Progressive Accreditation System (UPAS) outlined in DOT MC No. 2023-0003. Aligned with Republic Act No. 9593, the Tourism Act of 2009, this accreditation is essential for the operation of tourism enterprises. Under the leadership of Regional Director …
The Department of Tourism, Region 2 (DOT-Region 2), and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) formalized a pivotal partnership today by signing a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) aimed at bolstering safety standards for maritime-related tourism activities in the region. The MOA signing ceremony took place at the DOT Regional Office in Carig Sur, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan, …
The Department of Tourism, Region 2, proudly extends its warmest congratulations to the deserving winners of the prestigious ASEAN Awards from the region. The recently concluded awarding ceremony, held on November 27 at Discovery Primea, Makati City, was a celebration of excellence and commitment to sustainable tourism practices. The ASEAN Community Based Tourism Award Hall …
The Department of Tourism (DOT) Region 2, in partnership with the Municipal Local Government Unit (MLGU) of Ambaguio, Nueva Vizcaya, proudly announces the commendable achievement of the Ambaguio Skyport Project as entry to the Tourism Champions Challenge (TCC) of the DOT. The project has not only earned well-deserved recognition but has also secured a prestigious …
The Department of Tourism, Region 2, and its dynamic partners from Provincial and City Local Government Units garnered prestigious awards at the recently concluded North Luzon Travel Expo held in Baguio City by the Association of Travel and Tours Management in the Cordilleras (ATTIC) Inc. The highlight of the awards ceremony, which took place on …
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The Department of Tourism (DOT) Region 2 and the Provincial Government of Nueva Vizcaya had the honor of meeting Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco during the opening of the North Luzon Travel Expo on November 25, 2023 at CAP Convention Center, Camp John Hay, Baguio City. The encounter served as an opportunity for key stakeholders to …