Ormoc City wins at 2024 ATOP PEARL AWARD
TACLOBAN CITY – The city of Ormoc triumphed at the prestigious 2024 PEARL Awards of the Association of Tourism Officers of the Philippines (ATOP), winning three accolades during the 25th Silver National Convention hosted...
Media urged to play crucial role in suicide prevention
Amid rising mental health concerns
CEBU CITY – As mental health issues continue to rise, media outlets are being called upon to educate their audiences on suicide prevention rather than merely reporting on tragic incidents.
This...
DOT to construct a P10 million worth tourist facility at the Balyuan grounds
TACLOBAN CITY – Tourism Sec. Christina Frasco will lead the groundbreaking for the construction of a tourist rest area (TRA) at the Balyuan grounds, this city.
The P10 million project will have its groundbreaking on...
From ‘red’ zone to eco zone: Matuguinao rises as a tourism destination
MATUGUINAO, Samar- From terrorism to tourism. This is how Mayor Aran Boller describes the transformation of this once-insurgency-ridden town into one of the emerging tourist destinations in Samar province.
Nestled in the heart of Samar...
Northern Samar youth, vulnerable groups get boost from short-term jobs program
TACLOBAN CITY — Out-of-school youth and other vulnerable groups in Northern Samar received more than just a paycheck from a recent short-term employment program—they gained hands-on experience, new skills, and renewed confidence.
The 10-day initiative,...
Rep. Libanan urges PH and China to find ways to defuse maritime row
TACLOBAN CITY – House of Representatives Minority Leader Marcelino “Nonoy” Libanan urged both the Philippines and China to collaborate in defusing escalating tensions over a maritime dispute, emphasizing the importance of diplomatic efforts in...