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  • Filipino Flavors Shine as DOT Hands Michelin Plaques to Restaurants

    Filipino Flavors Shine as DOT Hands Michelin Plaques to Restaurants

    Tourism Secretary Christinaโ€ฏGarciaโ€ฏFrasco presented Michelin plaques to 53 restaurants on Friday. The ceremony was part of the Department of Tourismโ€™s Restoโ€‘Run Caravan. It first took place at the Novotel Manila Araneta City. The event marked the first handover of plaques after the launch of the 2026 MICHELIN Guide Manila and Environs. The guide named 74…

  • Brings Hope to Quake-Hit Tourism Workers in Davao Oriental

    Brings Hope to Quake-Hit Tourism Workers in Davao Oriental

    A joint relief effort reached tourism workers in Davao Oriental and Bogo City this week. The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) delivered emergency cash aid. The move followed President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s order to support communities hit by recent strong quakes. Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco…

  • Sparks Holiday Magic with Festive Feasts at Savoy Hotel Manila

    Sparks Holiday Magic with Festive Feasts at Savoy Hotel Manila

    The holiday season is here. Savoy Hotel Manila is ready to welcome guests with warm lights, joyful music, and festive dining experiences. This year, the Manila airport hotel invites families, friends, and travelers to celebrate Christmas Eve and New Yearโ€™s Eve in style. Each event is crafted to feel like home. Each moment is made…

  • Sea Saltโ€™s Hidden Role in Metro Manilaโ€™s Air Pollution Revealed

    Sea Saltโ€™s Hidden Role in Metro Manilaโ€™s Air Pollution Revealed

    Metro Manilaโ€™s air has long been known for its poor quality. Thick with vehicle fumes, factory smoke, and construction dust. The cityโ€™s pollution comes from many human sources. However, a surprising new study reveals that nature also plays a crucial role. Sea saltโ€”blown into the city from the nearby oceanโ€”is now seen as a major…

  • Local Leaders Take Charge of Philippinesโ€™ Clean Energy Future

    Local Leaders Take Charge of Philippinesโ€™ Clean Energy Future

    Local governments are stepping up as key drivers of the renewable energy transition in the Philippines. They took center stage at the second installment of the Philippine Energy Transition Dialogue 2025. The dialogue was held on 3 to 4 December in Quezon City. The event gathered over 120 participants from national agencies, local government units…