WITNESSING A LIVING LEGACY: BINULU LANDS IN BACOLOD
Where various pots and pans dominated the Asia-Pacific’s first-ever Terra Madre, the Department of Tourism – Region III’s booth on November 22, 2025, drew large crowds of curious spectators with its unconventional display— bamboo cups, bamboo cutlery, and long stalks of bamboo filled with rice and viands. Donning traditional Aeta attire, Mr. Pelargon Serrano and […]
Pampanga Cultural Hub comes alive: Kapampangan heirloom traditions kick off Sinukwan Festival 2025
Back-to-back celebrations of Kapampangan culture at the Santungan Ning Kulturang Kapampangan in the City of San Fernando set the Sinukwan (SKK) Festival 2025 in motion. The SKK was inaugurated as Pampanga’s Cultural Hub in June of this year in a partnership between the Department of Tourism – Region III and the Foundation for Lingap Kapampangan, […]
LOOK: Kapampangan cuisine stuns at first-ever Terra Madre Asia & Pacific
The Department of Tourism – Region III joined the inaugural Terra Madre Asia & Pacific 2025, held in Bacolod City, Negros Island. Themed “From Soil to Sea: A Slow Food Journey Through Tastes and Traditions,” the global event advocates for the Slow Food principles of good, clean, and fair food, with an emphasis on traditional […]
The Department of Tourism – Region III convened with representatives from the Mt. Samat Flagship Tourism Enterprise Zone (MSFTEZ)
Philippine Veterans Affairs Office (PVAO), the Bataan Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO), and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Bataan 2nd District for the conduct of the Information and Programs Technical Working Committee (IPTWC) Meeting. The meeting provided an opportunity for member agencies to present updates on their plans, programs, and […]
The Department of Tourism – Region III (DOT R3) joined the Quezon City Sales Mission organized by the Luzon International Premiere Airport Development Corp
(LIPAD) on 18 November 2025 at Novotel Manila, Araneta City. This event marked the final leg of the Clark International Airport (CRK) Sales Missions for 2025. The engagement gathered around 100 travel and tour operators from Quezon City and the CAMANAVA area. Ms. Giana Barata, OIC Tourism Officer of Quezon City, warmly welcomed the group, […]
November 19, 2025 | DOT Accreditation Caravan
The Department of Tourism (DOT) Region III, in partnership with the City Tourism Office and the City Related Establishment Society on Tourism (CREST), held the first day of its DOT Accreditation Caravan in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan. The caravan aims to bring DOT’s regulatory services directly to local tourism stakeholders. Fifty-six representatives, managers, and […]
BALER SURF FEST 2025 officially kicks off today!
The Department of Tourism Region III Office (DOT-III) fully supports the Baler Surf Fest, a week-long celebration of waves, culture, music, and surf competition all happening at the birthplace of Philippine Surfing. Alongside the Baler Surf Fest is the return of the Baler International Pro, which features the World Surf League (WSL) Qualifying Series (QS) […]
FBSE Training continues for Mexico Community Hospital – Day 1 of 4!
After the successful first run of our Filipino Brand of Service Excellence (FBSE) training last September, MCH proudly begins another round of sessions today. This new batch marks Day 1 out of 4, as we continue our commitment to strengthening genuine Filipino hospitality in healthcare. Under the guidance of the Department of Tourism (DOT) Region […]
BATAAN STRENGTHENS HOSPITALITY STANDARDS THROUGH A SERIES OF FBSE SEMINARS
The Provincial Tourism Office, in collaboration with the Department of Tourism (DOT), successfully concluded a series of Filipino Brand of Service Excellence (FBSE) seminars held across different tourism establishments in the province of Bataan. These seminars aim to embed Filipino values and culture into frontline hospitality, bringing warmth, care, and excellence to every guest experience, […]
DOT Region III and Central Luzon Tour Operators Participate in the Philippine Booth at Taipei International Travel Fair 2025
The Department of Tourism – Region III, together with Central Luzon tour operators, participated in the Philippine Booth at the Taipei International Travel Fair 2025, held from November 7-10 in Taipei, Taiwan. Visitors enjoyed engaging cooking demonstrations, cocktail mixing, and flair bartending, as well as interactive trivia games that highlighted the Philippines’ destinations. These activities […]
SPARTAN RACERS OPEN WITH HIGH SPIRITS DESPITE ROUGH WEATHER
Spartan athletes from across the world gathered together at Alviera, Porac Pampanga for Spartan Philippines: Spartan Race APAC Championship Opening Ceremony on November 7, 2025 with vigor and vitality. Despite the unfortunate weather, the opening ceremony managed to push through with everyone in good spirits, thoroughly enjoying the flow of events. Sponsored by the Department […]
Collaborative Efforts Advanced for Responsible Tourism in Mt. Pinatubo
The Department of Tourism (DOT) Region III, together with key partners from regional and local government offices, convened an inter-agency consultation meeting aimed at reinforcing inclusive tourism initiatives in the Mt. Pinatubo area. The meeting brought together the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples Region III, tourism officers from the municipalities of Capas and Botolan, and […]
