DOT’s enhanced branding is Philippines’ Love Letter to the world

DOT’s enhanced branding is Philippines’ Love Letter to the world

Posted by Ria Hazel on 2:28 AM in culture, Department of Tourism, Heritage, love for heritage, Love The Philippines, LOVETHEPHILIPPINES, Tourism, travel,

On the celebration of the golden year of the Department of Tourism (DOT), President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., together with Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco and other officials, led the unveiling of the country’s enhanced tourism campaign “Love the Philippines” as the highlight of the Department’s 50th founding year celebration at the iconic Manila Hotel, Tuesday last June 27, 2023.

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Mindanao Tapestry: A gift from the South

Mindanao Tapestry: A gift from the South

Posted by Ria Hazel on 9:02 PM in Fashion, Heritage, Mindanao, Mindanao Tapestry, Philippines, Renee Salud, South, Style,

It takes a design legend like Renee Salud to come up with “Mindanao Tapestry.” It is the initiative to highlight all the major weaves of the island, in an effort to promote indigenous materials and the amazing Mindanaoan artistry. 

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A Day (of Food) in Malabon City

A Day (of Food) in Malabon City

Posted by Ria Hazel on 2:04 PM in Betsy's Cakes, Dolor's Kakanin, Food Tour, food trip, Hazel's Puto, Heritage, Jamico's, Lugaw Experience, Malabon, Malabon City, Malabon Tricycle Tour, Nanay's Pancit Malabon, Tricycle,

Malabon Tricycle Tours!

Some of my friends in high school hailed from Malabon. And even though it's close to home, I never really had that much interest in exploring the city. (I only know that our bank has two branches there) But last Saturday, we were invited by the Malabon Tourism to try the Malabon Tricycle Tour, which features going to Heritage Sites and Foodie Destinations, and I immediately said yes! I got excited because I would finally get to know this city, where Pancit and Zoo is most popular for. 

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Vote VIGAN as one of the New 7 Wonder Cities of the World

Vote VIGAN as one of the New 7 Wonder Cities of the World

Posted by Ria Hazel on 1:39 AM in Bagnet, Calle Crisologo, Empanada, Heritage, History, Ilocos, Vigan, Vigan City, Wonder Cities, World,

We Filipinos are lucky to have been blessed with an abundant history. And in the country, Vigan is probably one of those places who remains rustic, yet gleams modern class. And now, to help the city bring out more of its spark, let us vote Vigan as one of the 7 Wonder-Cities.

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