The Department of Tourism (DOT) Region 2, in collaboration with the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Dinapigue, Isabela, successfully concluded Part II of the Eco-Tour Guides Training Program, further strengthening the competencies of tourism frontliners in the municipality. This initiative, spearheaded under the leadership of Hon. Vicente D. Mendoza, Municipal Mayor of Dinapigue, was made …
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DOT Region 2 Celebrates Cabagan’s KKK Festival and Museum Inauguration
The Department of Tourism Region 2 (DOT R2) proudly joined the Local Government Unit of Cabagan in the vibrant celebration of the KKK Festival, an annual event that highlights the municipality’s rich cultural heritage and traditions on January 23, 2025. The DOT R2 was deeply honored to participate in the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the newly …
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DOT Region 2 Supports Gastronomy Tourism at Isabela Makan ken Mainum Competition
The Department of Tourism (DOT) Region 2, led by Regional Director Troy Alexander Miano, proudly graced the highly anticipated Isabela Makan ken Mainum Competition, a culinary and mixology showdown that highlights the rich flavors of the region’s gastronomic heritage. The competition, initiated by Madam Chef Mary Ann Arcega-Dy, wife of Vice Governor Faustino Bojie Dy …
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1st Regional Pancit Festival Wraps Up with Flavorful Success
The Department of Tourism (DOT) Region 2 proudly concluded the highly anticipated 1st Regional Pancit Festival at the Cabagan Squarepark, Cabagan Isabela. Held last January 23, 2025, this groundbreaking event brought together local panciterias and food enthusiasts in a vibrant showcase of innovation and tradition. In partnership with LGU Cabagan through Mayor Christopher Mamauag, the festival …
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DOT Region 2 Welcomes Philippine Airlines’ Inaugural Cauayan-Manila Flight
The Department of Tourism (DOT) Region 2, led by Regional Director Troy Alexander G. Miano, warmly welcomed the inaugural flight of Philippine Airlines’ (PAL) Cauayan-Manila route (PR 2019) with a grand celebration at the Cauayan City Airport on January 15, 2025. Officials and passengers aboard the De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400 Next Generation Aircraft were …
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Tourism Product Development Workshop Held to Establish Stand-Alone Tourism Circuit in Baggao, Cagayan
The Local Government Unit (LGU) of Baggao, in collaboration with the Department of Tourism Region 2 (DOT-Region 2) and the Cagayan Tourism Office, successfully conducted a Tourism Product Development Workshop aimed at creating a stand-alone tourism circuit for the municipality. The workshop was held at the legislative office of the LGU-Baggao and brought together key …
DOT, DOST, PLGU Cagayan, and LGU Tuguegarao City Collaborate on Food Grading System for Food Establishments
DOT Regional Director Troy Alexander Miano expressed the Department’s strong support for this initiative, citing Gastronomy Tourism as a priority program under the current administration. He also highlighted the institutionalization of this program to ensure its long-term sustainability, in alignment with the DOT Accreditation Process, which was also discussed during the meeting. City Tourism Officer …
Claveria Welcomes Coral Geographer as Cruise Ship Brings International Guests to Experience Cagayan’s Cultural Heritage
The coastal town of Claveria today welcomed the arrival of the Australian cruise ship Coral Geographer, which brought 43 international passengers eager to experience the cultural and natural charms of the Cagayan region. Local officials, led by Mayor Lucille Angelus Yapo, personnel from the Philippine Coast Guard, joined the Department of Tourism Region 2 (DOT-R2) …
Cagayan Valley Triumphs at the 2024 ATOP Pearl Awards
Cagayan Valley Region made a remarkable impact at the 2024 Association of Tourism Officers of the Philippines (ATOP) Pearl Awards, securing multiple top honors and solidifying its position as a leader in Philippine tourism. Held in Koronadal City on October 10, 2024, the prestigious annual event celebrates the nation’s finest in tourism innovation, community engagement, …
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Tourism Excellence Recognized at Cagayan Valley’s Regional Awards and Cultural Showcase
The Department of Tourism, Region 2 transformed the Governor Carlos Padilla Convention Center in Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya, into a hub of pride and celebration on September 27, 2024, as it gathered stakeholders from across the Cagayan Valley Region for the Regional Tourism Awards and Fashion Show. The event brought together local government units, private sector …