Cagayan Valley and Northern Philippine Islands
Cagayan Valley and Northern Philippine Islands
Dive Batanes, a prominent dive stakeholder recognized by the Department of Tourism, Region 2, presented the captivating diving opportunities in Batanes on a national stage during the Philippine International Dive Expo (PHIDEX) at the Philippine World Trade Center Manila. Their presentation, held on the expo’s final day, received widespread attention and praise from the attendees. …
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The Department of Tourism, Region 2, took center stage alongside distinguished regional tourism leaders at the grand launch of the Philippine Tourism Awards (PTA) held at the Philippine International Convention Center on February 2, 2024. With the remarkable presence of various tourism industry leaders and stakeholders, the event showcased the commitment of Region 2 in …
The Department of Tourism (DOT) Region 2 proudly unfolds the captivating story of Santa Maria, Isabela’s time-honored pottery industry at the 31st Philippine Travel and Tour Expo (PTTE), held at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City on February 2, 2024. At the DOT Region 2 booth, visitors are invited to partake in an …
The Department of Tourism, Region 2 (DOT Region 2) gathered to honor the invaluable contributions of past regional directors, officers-in-charge, and pioneer employees during its year-end assessment held at the DOT-Regional Office 2 in Carig Sur, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan. Led by the incumbent Regional Director, Troy Alexander Miano, the event gathered esteemed personalities, including former …
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, …