DOT III, CHED III hold Tourism Start-Up Challenge Provincial Vetting
With 10 innovative entries from students of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), the Department of Tourism (DOT) – Region III, in collaboration with the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) – Region III, conducted the Provincial Vetting of Proposals for the Tourism Start-Up Challenge on January 15–16, 2026, at the CDC Building 2125, Clark Freeport Zone. The […]
Pawikan Salakniban Festival Highlights
As part of the ongoing Pawikan Salakniban Festival, a Lecture on Pawikan Conservation Practices was held at PawiCare, Purok 5, Brgy. La Paz. The activity gathered surfers, San Narciso resort owners, and including Haya Beach Resort of Botolan and PawiPaint contest participants to learn practical ways to protect sea turtles and preserve our marine ecosystem. […]
ICYMI: Betis, Guagua marks Dukit Festival 2025
Betis, Guagua once again placed the spotlight on its centuries-old woodcarving tradition as the Dukit Festival 2025 gathered artists, institutions, and the community in a shared effort to sustain one of Pampanga’s most enduring cultural legacies. Anchored on the theme “Duquitan me ing Duquit Betis,” the festival reaffirmed Betis’ identity as a cradle of Filipino […]
Building a Community-Based Tourism Organization (CBTO) with Angel Hands Deaf Catholic Communication
The Department of Tourism Region III (DOT-3) recognizes the importance of inclusive and community-driven tourism development. As part of its continuing commitment to empower local stakeholders and uphold gender-sensitive and socially inclusive practices, DOT-3 initiated the groundwork for establishing a Community-Based Tourism Organization (CBTO) in partnership with Angel Hands Deaf Catholic Communication. Angel Hands Deaf […]
Raising the Bar: Central Luzon Shines with New 5-Star and Muslim-Friendly Certifications
The Department of Tourism Region 3 celebrates a milestone in world-class hospitality! From December 22–23, 2025, several premier establishments were recognized for their excellence in service and inclusivity. Clark continues to further its standing as a premier international gateway and luxury destination with the recent 5-Star certifications awarded to Swissotel Clark and Hilton Clark Sun […]
The Department of Tourism – Region III successfully conducted a series of planning and alignment meetings with tourism officers from the Central Luzon cities, provinces, and freeport zones.
These sessions served as a strategic platform to harmonize regional and provincial tourism objectives, ensuring that development initiatives are coherent, responsive, and aligned with national and regional tourism frameworks. During the meetings, each unit of the regional office presented its mandates, functions, and programs, providing guidance on project implementation, timelines, resource requirements, and coordination mechanisms. […]
READ: DOT-III’s PAMANA brings Central Luzon’s living culture into the spotlight
PAMANA: Gabi ng Parangal marked the culmination of Pamanang Gitnang Luzon: Parangal sa Manlilikhang Natatangi, an initiative of the Department of Tourism – Region III that pays tribute to the people and communities who have quietly carried Central Luzon’s living traditions through decades of practice, sacrifice, and devotion. The evening held special meaning for many […]
DOT III-CDC Project Tops Philippine Tourism Investment Workshop, Set for Inclusion in the UN Tourism Investment Portfolio
The Department of Tourism-Region III (DOT-III), in collaboration with the Clark Development Corporation (CDC), recently earned top recognition for their joint project during the Philippine Tourism Investment Readiness Bootcamp, facilitated by the Department of Tourism and the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) for all DOT Regional Offices, Local Government Units, and Tourism Enterprise […]
BATAAN HOSTS REGION III’S FIRST HISTURISMO: HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING
The Provincial Tourism Office, through the Department of Tourism (DOT), successfully concluded Histurismo: Historical Development Training for tourism stakeholders on December 15–17, 2025, held at the Bataan Tourism Pavilion. A total of 25 participants, composed of local tourism officers from various municipalities, members of the academe, and local guides from the Bataan Peninsula Tour Guide, […]
Traveling with Purpose: Scouts for Peace and Sustainability
The 33rd Asia-Pacific Regional Scout Jamboree (APRSJ) themed “Be Prepared: Scouts for Peace and Sustainable Development”, a premier gathering of Scouts, Scout Leaders, and stakeholders, is currently held from December 14 to 21, 2025, at Camp Kainomayan in Botolan, Zambales. Organized by the Boy Scouts of the Philippines (BSP), in partnership with the Inter-Agency Task […]
Central Luzon Tourism Stakeholders Gear Up for ASEAN 2026
Tourism leaders from across Central Luzon gathered at Quest Plus Hotel and Conference Center, Clark Freeport Zone, on December 12, 2025, for a focused ASEAN Briefing for Tourism Stakeholders aimed at strengthening regional collaboration and preparing the region for ASEAN 2026. Led by the Department of Tourism through the Office of Tourism Development Planning, Research, […]
DOT-III among top-performing in PTA implementation
The Department of Tourism – Region III was recognized for ranking 3rd nationwide in the number of applications received for the inaugural Philippine Tourism Awards during Tourism Excellence in Review: A Post-Evaluation of the 1st Philippine Tourism Awards held in Savea Bay City Manila on December 11, 2025. The post-evaluation saw the regional offices, including […]
