Browsing The Daily Guardian by Subject "tourism"

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    • DOT on Paraw Regatta: 'More than celebration, protect the environment' 

      (The Daily Guardian, February 13, 2019, on page 12-13)
      The Department of Tourism (DoT) pitched environmental protection during the kickoff activities of the 47th Iloilo-Guimaras Paraw Regatta Festival in the province of Guimaras. DOT-6 regional director Atty. Helen J. Catalbas ...

    • DOT-6 needs biz total compliance for tourism sustainability in Boracay 

      MDO (The Daily Guardian, August 1, 2018, on page 8)
      The Department of Tourism (DOT) Region 6 is positive in sustaining tourism in Boracay Island. DOT Region 6 Director Helen Catalbas said that total compliance is a tough job for the business establishments in Boracay but ...

    • Duterte mulls land reform in Boracay 

      Angelo, Francis Allan L. (The Daily Guardian, April 10, 2018, on page 1-14)
      President Rodrigo Duterte said he will place Boracay Island in Aklan province under land reform after the six-month rehabilitation works are finished. In a press conference on April 9, 2018, in Davao City before flying to ...

    • Earth Day 2018 inspires volunteering activities at Globe 

      (The Daily Guardian, June 5, 2018, on page 12-13)
      As part of its volunteerism — or “volunteaming”—efforts to celebrate Earth Day, one of the world’s most important environment care-related events, Globe employees shared their time and skills by participating in various ...

    • Gov't may limit tourists, infrastructures in Boracay 

      GMA News (The Daily Guardian, July 14, 2018, on page 3)
      Interior Undersecretary Epimaco III on Friday said the government may limit the number of tourists and infrastructure on Boracay island to prevent another shutdown. Densing said the rehabilitation of the island is on course ...

    • Land reform in Boracay 

      (The Daily Guardian, April 11, 2018, on page 4)
      What was Pres. Duterte’s basis in saying that government is the real owner of Boracay Island and that no private person can formally possess a piece of the island resort through titles? Duterte’s words have something to ...

    • Mangroves, mini-forest to surround coal plant 

      Angelo, Francis Allan L. (The Daily Guardian, March 11, 2010, on page 1-14)
      An independent power producer in Iloilo City will establish a mangrove farm and mini-forest around its 164-megawatt coal-fired power plant to promote not just environmental protection but tourism as well. The mangrove farm ...

    • NEDA seeks Boracay shutdown during lean season 

      (The Daily Guardian, April 4, 2018, on page 7)
      The planned closure of Boracay Island should take place during the lean season and displaced workers should be given alternative work, the National Economic and Development Authority said Tuesday. The temporary shutdown ...

    • ‘Not the next Boracay’: Guimaras vows to curb waste problems 

      Moblan, Gail T. (The Daily Guardian, December 20, 2018, on page 1-14)
      With its booming tourism industry, the provincial government of Guimaras said it will do its best to avoid becoming “the next Boracay” as more foreign investors are expected to expand in the island. In his State of the ...

    • Oil spill victims can't claim from IOPC Funds 

      Yap, Tara (The Daily Guardian, August 19, 2013, on page 2)
      Uncompensated victims of the 2006 oil spill in Guimaras can no longer claim from the International Oil Pollution Compensation Funds (IOPC Funds). This is based on the incident report posted on the official website of IOPC ...

    • P75 million spent on shore protection in southern Iloilo 

      Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)-Region VI; Regional Public Affairs and Information Office (RPAIO) (The Daily Guardian, April 2, 2019, on page 11)
      The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)-Iloilo 1st District Engineering Office, allocated P75 million from its 2019 budget to complete the construction of the shore protection in Guimbal, Iloilo. District Engineer ...

    • The season for sea and seafood 

      Albar, Charie (The Daily Guardian, November 24, 2018, on page 13)
      Beyond the sea to table cuisine that Capiz is famous for, the province serves a plateful of surprises to feed your wanderlust. Capizeños certainly know how to kiss the day goodbye. They stroll with friends and family at ...

    • Temporary ‘self-closure’ in Gigantes Island sought 

      Conserva, Louine Hope (The Daily Guardian, July 12, 2018, on page 2-14)
      The Department of Tourism (DOT-6) has recommended the temporary self-closure” of establishments in Gigantes, Island in Carles, Iloilo to make it more presentable to local and foreign tourists. DOT-6 regional director Helen ...

    • Tourism department clarifies no room limits in Boracay 

      ABS-CBN News (The Daily Guardian, October 19, 2018, on page 12)
      The number of hotel rooms in Boracay will not be limited once the island reopens next week, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said Tuesday, belying earlier pronouncements of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. ...

    • Tourist arrivals up in May despite Boracay 

      ABS-CBN News (The Daily Guardian, July 7, 2018, on page 7)
      Tourist arrivals in the country increased in May compared to the previous month despite the closure of Boracay island, the Department of Tourism said Friday. President Rodrigo Duterte ordered that the world-renowned beach ...

    • Trailblazing travel to Tibiao, Antique 

      (The Daily Guardian, September 13, 2012, on page C4-C3)
      Tibiao town is the province of Antique offers several exciting activities to the delight of thrill-seeking and nature loving tourist looking for heart-pounding activities in this side of Panay Island. So if you want to ...