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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 […]

The Department of Tourism Region III, in partnership with the DOT-Office of Tourism Development Planning, Research, and Information Management (OTDPRIM) and the Municipality of Baler, successfully conducted the Local Tourism Development Planning (LTDP) Workshop 1 on December 2-4, 2025.

The workshop brought together department heads of the local government unit of Baler and regional tourism stakeholders to strengthen Baler’s tourism planning through collaborative discussions and activities guided by the DOT Tourism Guidebook for LGUs. Participants reviewed the municipality’s current tourism situation, discussed national policies, and worked on strategies to address local challenges and opportunities. […]

𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆

The DOT Region III successfully hosted the Tourism Enterprise Forum with the theme: Enhancing Collaboration towards Compliance and Sustainable Growth on December 4, 2025 for Tourism Enterprises and December 5, 2025 for Tourism Officers and Business Permit and Licensing Officers from Central Luzon to enhance industry-wide adherence to Philippine tourism, environmental, accessibility, and digital safety […]

KOREA INVITATION TRAINING PROGRAM – Successfully Concluded!

The Department of Tourism Region III proudly took part in the recently concluded KTO–DOT Dure Tourism Development Project Training Program held in Seoul, Goesan-gun, and Seocheon-gun, Republic of Korea. This five-day capacity-building program gathered representatives from the DOT, TIEZA, LGU partners, and World Vision to deepen their understanding of Korea’s community-based tourism (CBT) models—including the […]

DOT-III Joins Regional Leaders in the Fourth Quarter 2025 Assembly of the Central Luzon RDC

The 18th Central Luzon Regional Development Council (RDC) convened its Fourth Quarter 2025 Full Council Meeting today at the Royce Hotel in Clark, Pampanga. The Department of Tourism Region III (DOT-III) participated alongside regional directors and representatives from various national government agencies as the Council addressed priority concerns and updates affecting regional growth. This was […]

The Department of Tourism Region III Office’s (DOT-III) participation in the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women and Children

The Department of Tourism Region III Office’s (DOT-III) participation in the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women and Children officially launched on 25 November 2025, at the heart of Olongapo City, in partnership with the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Olongapo City through its tourism office and Gordon College. The kick-off program was held […]

The Department of Tourism Region III (DOT-III) took part in the Mt. Samat Shrine Site FTEZ Year-End & 2026 Planning held today at the Kagitingan Pavilion, Balanga City.

The program involved an in-depth presentation on the 2025 accomplishments and assessments, offering a clear picture of the milestones achieved as well as areas for improvement. This was followed by a thorough discussion of the 2026 plans, which outlined key priorities such as infrastructure projects, the advancement of green transportation initiatives, and a roster of […]

Wings and Wetlands: Culmination Day of the Birdwatching and Community Tour Guides Training

The last day of the Introduction to Birdwatching and Community Tour Guides Training began with a short recap of the week-long activity. A written examination was given, to assess the participants’ knowledge of wetlands, birds, and basic principles in eco-guiding. The exam was facilitated by Mr. Adrian Constantino, Mr. Virtito Natural Jr., and Mr. Antonio […]

Day 1 of the Regional Tour Guiding Course for Central Luzon facilitated by the Department of Tourism Region III

The DOT-Office of Human Capital Development Director Arlene A. Alipio welcomed the participants, highlighting the need for regional guides for upcoming projects of the DOT. The DOT-III Regional Director Richard G. Daenos graced the opening ceremony, thanking everyone for their commitment and their love for the Philippines. This program is a 30-day training to develop […]

Strengthening inclusivity and collaboration, the Department of Tourism-Region III (DOT-III) staff took part in the 2-Day 2025 Year-End Assessment and Gender and Development (GAD) Training on December 17–18.

The meaningful training was led by Mr. Allain R. Malit of DSWD III, focusing on fostering safe spaces, addressing unconscious bias, breaking gender stereotypes, and practicing gender-fair language in the workplace. The purpose of which is to underscore the importance of strengthening institutional awareness and capacity in promoting gender equality and inclusive workplace practices. In […]