Department of Tourism Archives - Page 2 of 2

Is it still ‘more fun in the Philippines?’

By JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ For the Department of Tourism, it still is. The government agency projects a rosy outlook, as Secretary Berna Romulo Puyat vows to put every effort into meeting its target of welcoming 8.2 million foreign tourists to the country this year. The DOT’s weapon of…

Welcome to the new Boracay!

“Welcome back to Boracay! Or would it be better to say, Welcome back, Boracay,” these were the first words of Tourism Secretary Berna Romulo-Puyat as she graced the reopening of the well-loved white sand paradise, together with other Cabinet secretaries and local officials. In her speech, she proudly shared that during the…

A night of #CrazyRichPeopleAsians

By Alex Y. Vergara From the venue’s styling by leading event stylist Dave Sandoval to many of the guests and awardees’ chosen designer ensembles, PeopleAsia’s recent Women of Style and Substance (WSS) 2018 awards night at the Grand Hyatt Manila’s grand ballroom teemed with references from the hit Hollywood romcom…

Secretary Berna Romulo-Puyat: integrity is her last name

By Bryle B. Suralta “Binibiro mo ako (you’re joking),” she remembers telling the country’s Chief Executive, President Rodrigo Duterte, when he told her. At that time, Berna was the undersecretary of the Department of Agriculture (DA) for 12 years. “Do you want the DOT (Department of Tourism) position, Berna?” she…

Berna Romulo Puyat: There she blooms

(Editor's note: Before newly appointed Department of Tourism Secretary Berna Romulo Puyat became the woman of the hour soon after President Rodrigo Duterte entrusted her with the country's tourism portfolio, the hardworking and personable public servant was an Economics professor for almost 14 years. (Coming from an illustrious and political…

DOT Secretary Wanda Teo speaks up on Boracay

By Alex Y. Vergara If it were up to her, Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Wanda Corazon Teo would want to close Boracay for a much-needed general cleanup and rehabilitation for no more than two months. But the decision isn’t hers alone to make. Yes, it’s definite. Boracay will…

Chow down! The World Street Food Congress comes to Manila

The World Street Food Congress is only a few nibbles, bites, slurps and gulps away. The Philippines, voted by CNN as one of the most exciting culinary cities to watch, will host the feeding frenzy thatâ€™s scheduled to start on April 20 and continue up to April 24 and will…

Dining with the Prince

In line with the global culinary festival Madrid Fusion Manila and in partnership with the Department of Tourism, the Spain Tourism Board and Philippine Wine Merchants, treat yourself to â€œDinner with the Stars,â€ a culinary journey with Spanish Michelin Star Chef Dani Garcia at New World Manila Bay Hotel. Diners…