The Philippine Department of Tourism has various Regional Offices across the nation.

If you need information, assistance and or inquiries – you may reach them through email, fax or telephone.

If you want to contact DOT head office in Manila, you can call the DOT Trunkline (632) 523-8411.

NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION
REYNATO L. CHUA, Regional Director
Rm. 207 DOT Bldg., T.M. Kalaw St., Ermita, Manila
Tel No.: (632) 524 2345 / 525 6114
Fax (632) 524 8321 / 521 1088
Airport Office Tel.: (632) 832 2964
Airport Office Fax: (632) 832 1687
E-Mail: ncr@tourism.gov.ph
Website: www.visitmyphilippines.com

REGIONAL OFFICE I
MR. MARTIN S. VALERA, Regional Director
Oasis Country Resort
National Highway, Bgy. Sevilla, San Fernando, La Union 2500
Tel.: (6372) 888 2411
Fax: (6372) 888 2098
Cell. Phone: (0917) 791 5346
E-Mail: dotregion1@pldtdsl.net
Website: www.visitmyphilippines.com

LAOAG SUB-OFFICE
MILAGROS GONZALES, Officer-in-Charge
Ilocano Heroes Memorial Hall, Laoag City 2900
Tel. No. (6377) 771-1473
Telefax: (6377) 772 0467
E-Mail: dotlaoag@digitelone.com

REGIONAL OFFICE II
MS. BLESSIDA G. DIWA, Regional Director
29 Rizal Street
Tuguegarao City
Cagayan Valley Region
Tel.: (6378) 844 5364/1621
Fax: (6378) 844 1621 / 844 1736 c/o PNA
Cell. Phone: (0917) 903 2849
E-Mail: dotr02@yahoo.com
Website: www.dotregion2.com.ph
www.visitmyphilippines.com

REGIONAL OFFICE III
MR. RONALDO P. TIOTUICO, Regional Director
Hilaga Village, City of San Fernando, Pampanga 2000
Tel.: (6345) 477-2499/479-6490
TeleFax: (6345) 961-2612/5617

Angeles Satellite Office
Ms. Karen Maliwat, Officer-In-Charge
G/F Marlim Mansions Hotel Bldg.
Diamond Subd. Balibago, Angeles City
Tel. No. (63 45) 625-8525/477-2498
E-mail: celtour@yahoo.com
Website: www.visitmyphilippines.com

REGIONAL OFFICE IV
MS. LOUELLA C. JURILLA, Regional Director
Rm. 208 DOT Bldg., T.M. Kalaw St., Ermita, Manila 1000
Tel.: (632) 524 1969 / 542 1528
Fax: (632) 526 7656
E-Mail: lcjurilla@tourism.gov.ph
dot4@visitsoutherntagalog.com
Website: www.visitsoutherntagalog.com

REGIONAL OFFICE V
MS. MARIA ONG-RAVANILLA, Regional Director
Regional Center Site, Rawis, Legazpi City 4500
Tel.: (6352) 482 0712 / 482 0813 / 482 0811
Fax: (6352) 820 5066
Cell. Phone: (0918) 2120 788
E-Mail: dotr5@globalink.net.ph
Websites: http://wowbicol.com
www.visitmyphilippines.com
www.wowbicol.com

REGIONAL OFFICE VI
EDWIN G. TROMPETA, Regional Director
Western Visayas Tourism Center
Capitol Ground Bonifacio Drive, Iloilo City 5000
Tel.: (6333) 337 5411 / 509 3550
Fax: (6333) 335 0245
E-Mail: deptour6@mozcom.com
Websites: http://corporate.mozcom.com/dot
www.visitmyphilippines.com

BORACAY FIELD OFFICE
MS. JUDITH ICOTANIM, Officer-in-Charge
Balabag, Boracay, Malay, Aklan 5608
Tel. No.: (6336) 506-0094
TeleFax: (6336) 288 3689
Website: www.boracay.com.ph

BACOLOD FIELD OFFICE
MS. AGNES LIRA-JUNDOS, Tourism Operations
Officer 2
Door No. 4, Ceferina 2 Bldg, 22nd Lacson Sts.,
Bacolod City
TeleFax.: (6334) 709-0626

REGIONAL OFFICE VII
MS. RICA C. BUENO, Regional Director
G/F LDM Bldg., Lapu-Lapu Street, Cebu City 6000
Tel.: (6332) 254 2811 / 254 6077
Fax: (6332) 254 2711
Airport Office Tel.: (6332) 340 8229
E-Mails: dotr7@cvis.net.ph
dotpabr@cvis.net.ph
Website: www.visitmyphilippines.com

CORDILLERA ADMIN. REGION
MS. PURIFICATION S. MOLINTAS, Regional Director
DOT Complex, Gov. Pack Road, Baguio City 2600
Tel.:(6374) 442 6708 / 442 7014
Fax: (6374) 442 8848
www.visitmyphilippines.com
dotcar@pldtdsl.net
dotcar@visitcordillera.com

REGIONAL OFFICE VIII
MS. KARINA ROSA S. TIOPES, Regional Director
Ground Flr., Foundation Plaza Bldg.
Leyte Park Resort Compound
Magsaysay Blvd.
6500 Tacloban City
Tel.: (6353) 321 2048 / 321 4333 / 325 3900
Fax: (6353) 325 5279
E-Mails: dotev@skyinet.net
dotreg8@yahoo.com
Website: www.visitmyphilippines.com

REGIONAL OFFICE IX
MR. JAMES ELRIDGE C. ADRAINCEM, Regional Director
Lantaka Hotel By The Sea
Valderosa Street, Zamboanga City 700
Tel.: (6362) 992 6242
Fax: (6362) 993 0030
E-Mails: jecadraincem_rdot9@yahoo.com
dotr9@yahoo.com
Website: www.visitmyphilippines.com

REGIONAL OFFICE X
CATALINO E. CHAN III, Regional Director
A. Velez Street, Cagayan de Oro City 9000
Tel.: (6388) 726 394 / 723 696
Fax: (6388) 723 696 c/o PTA / (6388) 727 432
E-Mail: dotr10@yahoo.com
Website: www.visitmyphilippines.com

REGIONAL OFFICE XI
MS. SONIA V. GARCIA – ANTONIO, Regional Director
Door 7, Magsaysay Park Complex
Sta. Ana District, Davao City 8000
Tel.: (6382) 221 6955
Fax: (6382) 221 0070 / 221 6798
E-Mail: dotr11@yahoo.com
Websites: www.visitmyphilippines.com
www.discoverdavao.com

REGION XII
MR. JOSE B. CABULANAN, Officer-In-Charge
2nd Flr., COMSE Bldg., Quezon Ave., 9600 Cotabato City
Tel. No (6364)4211110
TeleFax No (6364)4217868
E-Mail: stddotr12@pldtvibe.net
Website: www.visitmyphilippines.com

REGION XIII
MS. LETICIA TAN, Regional Director
No. 174 km. 2, J.C. Aquino Ave., 8600 Butuan City
Tel. No. (6385)2255712/3418413
Fax No. (6385)3416371
www.visitmyphilippines.com
dot13@yahoo.com

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Useful Filipino Words and Phrases

Although Filipinos are English speaking people, you may want to impress your friends and relatives by speaking and using these Tagalog words and phrases. Below are a few Tagalog greetings that are importart to learn if one wants to endear himself/herself to Filipinos.

Magandang umaga po. (formal/polite) – Good morning
Magandang umaga. (informal) – Good morning

Magandang tanghali po. (formal/polite) – Good noon
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Paraw Regatta 2010 in Iloilo

Photo Courtesy of  http://www.sail-world.com/

The Iloilo Paraw Regatta, dubbed as Asia’s oldest and largest sailing competition in search for a “perfect wind” is set to kick here on Sunday.

The sailing competition, now on its 38th year, is not only a showcase of the seamanship of Ilonggos but it will also highlight the culture of the residents of Iloilo.

This year’s competition has for its theme, “Honoring Proud Filipino Seafaring Traditions.”

Tourism regional director Edwin Trompeta said the sailboat race makes use of boats with outrigger that were also used “centuries ago designed for energy conservation.” Continue Reading

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Boracay Travel Guides

The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) has pledged to include the new grotto of the Blessed Virgin Mary in what now to be considered as the Boracay rock as one of the tourism landmarks in this resort island.

Boracay Parish priest Fr. Maglore Placer said that tourism officials had called him and vowed to include the Boracay rock in its tourism promotions around the world.

Around 3,500 Catholic devotees witnessed the ceremonial re-enthronement of the two-foot statue Thursday afternoon. Continue Reading

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Philippine Travel Tips

Planning Your Trip to the Philippines

When planning your trip, make sure that you find out about the wet and dry seasons, or other possible weather conditions that may affect your holiday. If you are using a travel agent then make sure that you ask about this, even though they should tell you. Continue Reading

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Puerto Galera Philippines

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The Philippines has had two electoral presidential transitions since Marcos’ removal by “people power.” In January 2001, the Supreme Court declared Joseph ESTRADA unable to rule in view of mass resignations from his government and administered the oath of office to Vice President Gloria MACAPAGAL-ARROYO as his constitutional successor. The government continues to struggle with ongoing Muslim insurgencies in the south. Continue Reading

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Paradise Ranch in Clark Pampanga

On the Clark Leg of Lakbay Norte, we visited Paradise Ranch in Clark – a 100-acre nature and conservation park designed to educate hundreds of school children about environmental preservation and wildlife protection.

Paradise Ranch is open to the public without any membership fee, perfect for field trips, summer camps, retreats, educational tours, get away vacation and more… We have the following facilities for our guests to enjoy and learn about wildlife and their natural habitat. A 1000 square meter butterfly garden, aviary, breeding of endagered species, organic vegetable and floral orchard, massive reforestration, environmental conservation and others…

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