Koko Pimentel Orders DOT to Carefully Review the New Tourism Slogan “Love The Philippines” Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III proposed to the Department of Tourism (DOT) to review the “Love the Philippines” slogan. After the promotional video for “Love the Philippines” went viral on social media, Pimentel urged the DOT to evaluate it … Read more
Bela Padilla Reacts To DOT Controversial Tourism Video DOT – Here’s actress Bela Padilla’s reaction to the Department of Tourism’s (DOT) controversial tourism video. The Department of Tourism contracted DDB Philippines, an award-winning ad agency, to design and create the tourism marketing paraphernalia. The new tourist tagline is “Love the Philippines,” which replaces the previous … Read more
Arnold Clavio Airs Dismay to DOT Using “Stock Footage” in “Love The Philippines” Campaign Video Veteran broadcast journalist Arnold Clavio airs dismay at the Department of Tourism (DOT) for using “stock footage” in the “Love The Philippines” campaign video. Arnold Clavio highlighted his dissatisfaction with the usage of “stock footage” in the campaign video for … Read more
Grace Poe Airs Frustration with Failed Promotional VIdeo of DOT Committee on Public Services Chairman Senator Grace Poe expresses frustration on the allegedly “failed” promotional video of the Department of Tourism (DOT). Poe blasted the DOT’s failure in its “promotional video” for the new tourist tagline “Love the Philippines” in a statement. According to Poe, … Read more
Here’s the official statement of Berjaya Hotel on the recent quarantine violation issue Berjaya Hotel Makati released its official statement on the recent issue involving Gwyneth Chua, a returning Filipino from the U.S., who reportedly skipped her quarantine. On Wednesday, the Department of Tourism ordered the suspension of the hotel’s operation, based on the report … Read more
Berjaya Hotel Faces Suspension of Permit, Fine Over Poblacion Girl Quarantine Violation The Department of Tourism (DOT) has suspended the accreditation and permit of Berjaya Hotel after Gwyneth Anne Chua a.k.a Poblacion Girl escaped the facility. The DOT suspended the Berjaya Makati Hotel’s accreditation and permission as a multiple-use hotel on Wednesday, citing its incompetence … Read more
DOT to Probe 3 Hotels Offering “Absentee Quarantine” Packages The Department of Tourism (DOT) is now investigating the three (3) hotels that are allegedly offering “absentee quarantine” packages. After two patients evaded obligatory quarantine, the DOT is now looking into other hotels that provide “absentee quarantine” packages. According to Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat, the names … Read more
Families Living in Same Houlsehold Now Allowed to Share Rooms in Quarantine Hotels, DOT Says The Department of Tourism said that room sharing is now allowed for families staying in quarantine hotels and resorts. On Wednesday (July 21), Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat announced that families will be allowed to share the same room in quarantine hotels … Read more
DOT Speaks on Proposal to Shorten Quarantine for OFWs, Balikbayans Who Are Fully-Vaccinated DOT – The Department of Tourism proposed for a shorter quarantine period for the fully-vaccinated overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and the returning Pinoys. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected a lot including the travels across the globe. Amid the increasing cases of coronavirus … Read more
DOT Slams Balesin Island Special Treatment Offer to Guests Amid Strict Protocols The Department of Tourism (DOT) slams Balesin Island special COVID-19 treatment to guests despite the stricter quarantine protocols. The DOT has condemned the illegal transportation of the exclusive Balesin Island Club in Polilio, Quezon to attract customers this Holy Week even though “non-essential … Read more
