Central Luzon Shines at the Philippine Festival in Tokyo, Japan 2025
The Department of Tourism โ Region III (DOT III), together with the Angeles City Tourism Office (ACTO), proudly showcased the best of Central Luzon at the Philippine Festival Tokyo 2025, held on 29โ30 November at Yoyogi Park in Shibuya. The Central Luzon Booth drew strong attention from visitors, featuring interactive activities, cultural showcases, and regional […]
Central Luzon Strengthens Tourism Presence through Japan Roadshow 2025
The Department of Tourism โ Region III (DOT III) participated in the Central Luzon Roadshow in Tokyo, Japan on November 27, 2025. Led by the Luzon International Premiere Airport Development Corp. (LIPAD), in partnership with the DOT III, Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA), Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA), Angeles City Tourism Office (ACTO), and […]
How to Save a Life: Day 3 of Introduction to Birdwatching and Community Tour Guides Training
Day 3 of the Introduction to Birdwatching and Community Tour Guides Training put the spotlight on a critical life-saving skill set: Basic Life Support and First Aid. Guided by our DOT-accredited trainers, ๐ ๐ฟ. ๐๐ฑ๐๐ถ๐ป ๐๐ด๐๐ถ๐น๐ฎ๐ฟ, ๐ ๐ฟ. ๐ ๐ฒ๐น๐ฐ๐ต๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ถ๐น๐น๐ฎ, ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ ๐. ๐ ๐๐ฟ๐ป๐ฎ ๐๐บ๐ผ๐ป-๐ง๐๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ผ, participants were introduced to concepts and actual application of basic first aid during […]
WITNESSING A LIVING LEGACY: BINULU LANDS IN BACOLOD
Where various pots and pans dominated the Asia-Pacificโs first-ever Terra Madre, the Department of Tourism – Region IIIโs booth on November 22, 2025, drew large crowds of curious spectators with its unconventional displayโ 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 Pampangaโs 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 โ 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 โ 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, […]
