Philippine Airlines (PAL) will increase services between Manila and Seattle to five weekly flights from the current thrice weekly service starting November 25, 2025. Coming just one year after the inaugural launch in October 2024, the expansion reflects the growing appeal of the Philippine flag carrier’s nonstop route to Seattle, which offers the only direct…
The Philippines’ rich culinary scene and cultural heritage have earned the global spotlight in Episode 7 of the latest season of the acclaimed Netflix travel and food series, Somebody Feed Phil. Now streaming worldwide, the episode—part of the show’s 8th season—features host Phil Rosenthal’s flavorful journey through the bustling streets of Metro Manila and Cavite….
Calgary, AB – The Philippine Department of Tourism (PDOT) and the Philippine Consulate General in Calgary are pleased to announce the return of the Filipino Restaurant Month in Canada (FRMC) for its fourth edition, taking place from April 1-30, 2025. As in previous years, the event will be executed by the Philippine Embassy in Ottawa…
MANILA – The challenges of the global COVID-19 pandemic could not stop diving enthusiasts and industry experts from coming together in the first-ever all-digital Philippine International Dive Expo (PHIDEX) organized by the Department of Tourism (DOT), from March 19 to 21 via virtual conferencing. Over 2,000 diving enthusiasts from around the world attended this year’s…
MANILA – In its thrust to help support and sustain the country’s diving industry, the Department of Tourism (DOT) is presenting this year’s Philippine International Dive Expo (PHIDEX) online via virtual conferencing from March 19 to 21, 2021. PHIDEX is the Philippines’ largest platform for the diving community since 2019. The global COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in the…
MEDIA RELEASE 21 September 2020 The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has given the Department of Tourism (DOT) a SafeTravels Stamp in recognition of its adoption of “health and hygiene global standardized protocols” that will ensure safe travel during the COVID-19 pandemic. SafeTravels is the stamp of approval given by the international organization…