Exploring Philippines in a Caravan: the Combined Efforts of DoT and PhilTOA

On September 2014, the Philippines’ Department of Tourism (DoT) declares 2015 as “Visit the Philippines Year”. Last year, the tourism sector launched a different campaign—the “It’s More Fun in the Philippines”—and, by appending it with this year’s “Visit the Philippines 2015”, the department hopes to maintain—or even improve—the country’s already flourishing tourism rates. Cordillera Heritage ... More here: Exploring Philippines in a Caravan: the Combined Efforts of DoT and PhilTOA

Malaysian tourists arrivals in W. Visayas increase

ILOILO CITY – Malaysian tourists in the Philippines are increasing, while Boracay Island is the most favored destination in Western Visayas, according to the region's Department of Tourism. More here: Malaysian tourists arrivals in W. Visayas increase

Pope begins trip to passionate Philippines

Pope Francis arrived in the Philippines on Thursday for a week-long trip in the Catholic Church's passionate and chaotic Asian heartland that is tipped to attract a world-record papal crowd. Church bells tolled across the nation as the charismatic pontiff flew into the capital of Manila after a successful trip to Sri Lanka. Francis smiled as he looked out the window of his plane upon touchdown ... More here: Pope begins trip to passionate Philippines