Cagayan Valley and Northern Philippine Islands
Cagayan Valley and Northern Philippine Islands
Santa Ana town hosted a cruise for the first time in history, according to Mayor Darwin Tobias. The M/V Silver Discoverer dropped its anchor in Sta. Ana on March 18. The M/V Silver Discoverer is a leading luxury expedition vessel under the company of Silversea Expeditions. The marine vessel has more than 100 guests and …
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The Department of Tourism (DOT) Region 2 in partnership with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Region 2 and the Local Government Unit of Penablanca gathered together last March 16 for the launching of the Inclusive Local Growth (ILoG) project through river tourism. Undersecretary Alma Rita Jimenez of the Tourism Regulations, Coordination …
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On March 26, 2018 officials from the World Toilet Association (WTA) arrived in the Batanes to officially turn-over the newly built toilet with an Ivatan stone house design, a facility that can be used continuously and maintained by the community. In attendance during the event were Manager Sungyeon Nikki Kim of WTA and No …
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Cebu Pacific along with its wholly owned subsidiary CebGo left the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 4 and took its inaugural flight to the Island Province of Batanes on March 28, 2018. The inaugural flight was led by Mr. Alexander Lao, CebGo President and CEO and was welcomed by the Civil Aviation …
Sta.Praxedes celebrates 10th Gamet Festival On March 27, 2018 the Municipality of Sta.Praxedes celebrated its 10th Gamet Festival. Pyropia or Porphyra locally known as Gamet or black gold among the Ilocanos is the main product of the said municipality with a recorded production output of more than 3 metric tons per annum. …
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DOT urges public: Reflect, travel during Lent Manila, Philippines- Tourism Secretary Wanda Tulfo-Teo urged the public to visit faith-based tourism destinations and participate in the Lenten activities in the regions. The tourism chief made the assertion in a press briefing held today at the Illustrados Restaurant in Intramuros, Manila. Teo noted that …
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DOT Region 02 is Convergence Partner in Northwestern Coastal Cagayan The Regional Convergence Initiative for Sustainable Rural Development 02 (RCI-SRD 02) has launched and inked the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for Agro-Forestry Abundance and Productivity using Integrated Technologies through Barangay-based Agricultural Ventures and Advancement (AgAPIT-BAVA) on March 9, 2018 at Organic Training Hall, DA-RFO …
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