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Potipot Island, becoming an alternative beach destination

Tweet Well within the heart of Central Luzon, Potipot Island, which is just a few minutes boat ride away from Candelaria town, Zambales, is fast becoming the next alternative beach resort for people who want to get out of Metro Manila’s fast pace lifestyle and traffic jam. Potipot Island in Zambales (photo courtesy of ple101_98

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Philippines receives support from international tourism bodies

Tweet The Department of Tourism (DOT) expresses its sincere appreciation to the outpouring of messages and support from partners in the international travel community such as the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), and World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) for the Filipino people affected by the recent Super Typhoon

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The Philippine Department of Tourism implements New National Accommodation Standards

Tweet The Department of Tourism (DOT) will be implementing its new National Accommodation Standards for Hotels, Resorts, and Apartment Hotels using the Star Rating System. The new standards employ a points-based rating system focused on inventory, availability, condition, and quality of a specific facility or service. “The new standards seek to boost industry competitiveness, especially

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3 Star Cruises luxury liners to visit Boracay this October 2013

Tweet Since the visit of high-prolife cruise ships in Boracay Island last year, three more luxury liners are to visit the island resort during the latter part of this year. MS Super Star Aquarius Caticlan jetty port administrator Nieven Maquirang said the MS Super Star Gemini will arrive on Oct 17 followed by another cruise

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International travel guide recognizes Boracay as top destination

Tweet Boracay has, for the third year running, topped the list of TripAdvisor.com’s Travelers’ Choice 2013 – Best Beaches in Asia 2013, according to the Dept. of Tourism Wednesday. TripAdvisor, one of the world’s popular online travel guides, conducts regular polls of favorite vacation places and properties through its Travelers’ Choice Awards. Known for its

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