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09/02/2021

We kickstart 2021 with the celebration of four of the Philippines’ most colorful festivals!

Join us as we present to you the Sinulog of Cebu, Ati-Atihan of Aklan, and Dinagyang of Iloilo on 20 February 2021; and the Panagbenga of Baguio on 27 February 2021!

Contact your nearest Embassy or Consulate General to find out how to join!

Watch out for more announcements on the events on this page!
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The “Fiesta Filipinas: An Online Celebration of Philippine Festivals” project is a six-part, multi-format online event series from December 2020 until May 2021, which will simulate the experience of a festival through a combination of live and pre-recorded videos and live workshops and activities. The project aims to introduce and showcase Philippine festivals, culture, and traditions to our global audience and invite them to the country when conditions are more favorable.

The project is organized by the Philippines’ Department of Foreign Affairs and its 94 Foreign Service Posts, in cooperation with the Department of Tourism and National Commission for Culture and the Arts.

09/02/2021

The story of Bohol has romance, myths and legends, blood and gore, triumphs and defeats.

24/12/2020

Wishing you Christmas blessings and happiness in the New Year! May the spirit of love and joy accompany you wherever you go.

18/11/2020

UPDATE: Due to the recent calamities, recurring power outages, and unstable network connections, the Online Tourism Development Forum will be rescheduled to November 25 (Session 3) and November 27 (Session 4).

31/10/2020

Cebu Pacific Advisory


Typhoon Goni (Rolly)

As of October 31, 2020; 7:00pm

In anticipation of Typhoon Rolly (International name: Goni), the Ninoy Aquino International Airport will be closed from November 1, 10 AM to November 2, 10 AM. As such, Cebu Pacific and Cebgo will be cancelling flights scheduled for November 1, 2020 (Sunday). Full list here: http://bit.ly/CEBcancellationsTyphoonRolly

We strongly urge passengers to refrain from going to the airport unless they have reconfirmed their flight schedules. Real-time status of Cebu Pacific and Cebgo flights can be checked through https://bit.ly/CEBFlightStatusCheck

We continue to monitor the situation across all the airports we fly to. All affected passengers are being notified through the contact details provided upon booking, and may opt to avail any of the following options:

• Rebook flights within 90 days – both rebooking/change fee and far difference waived;
• Refund tickets in full;
• Store value of the ticket in a Travel Fund valid for two (2) years.

Affected passengers may conveniently select their preferred option through the Manage Booking portal on the Cebu Pacific website: http://bit.ly/CEBmanageflight

We will provide updated information through our website, as well as our official Facebook (facebook.com/cebupacificair) and Twitter () accounts.

28/10/2020

DOT Leadership Excellence Series returns anew

MANILA – The well-received online learning event dubbed the “Leadership Excellence Series (LES) 2020” is returning once again this October as it targets to rebuild consumer confidence and redefine standards for the Filipino brand of service.

Slated on October 30, from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M., LES 2020 will feature a powerhouse line up of speakers top-billed by Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo- Puyat, who will be addressing the travel and tourism industry players and workforce. Also featured are the millennial guru and proud Filipino winner of The Apprentice Asia, Jonathan Yabut, and best-selling author and and a hi-impact trainer, Ardy Abello. This limited online engagement will be moderated by CNN news anchor and lifestyle personality, Ria Tanjuatco-Trillo.

Spearheaded by the Department of Tourism under the auspices of its National Capital Region (DOT-NCR) office, the LES 2020: Rebuild & Redefine aims to spotlight on 21st century leadership and business acumen and forms part of a collection of courses offered by the DOT—which collectively seeks to retool, reskill and re-boot tourism stakeholders and tourism workers in the new norm.

This online activity is open to the public, free-of-charge, with priority for tourism industry enterprises, players and frontliners.

Interested participants may register here for free: bit.ly/DOTNCRLeadershipExcellenceSeries2020

To qualify for a DOT certificate of participation, registrants are required to finish the entire online learning program and complete a feedback form.

16/10/2020

Check out all the tourist spots now open for travel, and those who are allowed to visit according to the safety protocols at www.philippines.travel/safeph.

Be advised of the safety and health protocols placed to protect the public's health and well-being.

13/10/2020

Additional Requirements for Leisure Travel to Boracay
As of October 7, 12NN.

Effective Oct 1, 2020, Caticlan (Boracay) Airport only accepts tourists. All Locally Stranded Individuals (LSI), Returning Overseas Filipino (ROF) and Authorized Persons Outside Residence (APOR) should travel via Kalibo, instead of via Caticlan. Please check with your local government units for the latest updates.

Kindly take note of the additional requirements needed for leisure travel. This is the information we have available as of the moment, but may be subject to change. We continue to send pre-flight reminders using the email addresses guests have used in their bookings.

For more details, visit bit.ly/CEBFlightReminders

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09/10/2020

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23/09/2020

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22/09/2020

WTTC has announced that in just three short months, 100 destinations are now using its ‘Safe Travels’ stamp

20/09/2020

12/09/2020

How can we diversify and re-imagine food tourism in the country? Come join us and listen to food tourism experiences worth sharing on Food Tourism 101! "KAIN NA!", the annual Food and Travel Festival is going online this year, from September 15 to 18, 2020.

Tune in through live streams on Department of Tourism - Philippines, Ayala Malls, and WOFEX University.

You can register through https://forms.gle/G5NpLcxZbtzbni5S7.

Support local businesses by eating and drinking Filipino!

09/09/2020

09/09/2020

SKRRT! is back!

This 9.9, ! Book your future trip na for as low as P99 one-way base fare for ALL destinations on sale! Plus, enjoy more flight options with Flexible Bookings! Travel period is from May 1 to August 31, 2021.

Rest assured that we continue to put your safety as our top priority with our increased safety measures in accordance with global standards.

Kaya book your seat now at bit.ly/fb09092020 and BER-ready to fly in 2021!

Visit www.cebupacificair.com for more details.

No promo code needed. For online bookings only. Payment centers available from Sept 10-11, 2020.

04/09/2020

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01/09/2020

LOOK: The Department of Tourism (DOT) will be hosting the 3rd International Conference on ASEAN Mutual Recognition Arrangement on Tourism Professionals with the theme “Embracing the New Normal in Tourism” on Friday, 04 September 2020, 02:00 PM (GMT+8), via a virtual conferencing platform and to be streamed live at the official social media account of the DOT.

Join us for FREE, Register here: bit.ly/3rdASEANMRAPH

27/08/2020

Philippines travel guide revealing the best islands and beaches of this beautiful country as recommended by the travel couple Valerie & Mik.

26/08/2020

Webinar: The Philippines Tourism Industry Recovery: where to go from here in partnership with ZEN Hospitality Solutions, Seda Hotels and Department of Tourism.

26/08/2020

To all Travel Entrepreneurs register now!!

We are collaborating with the Philippine Government and hospitality experts for a “one and only” special Live Webinar. Learn on how your hotel can recover from the COVID19 situation. Register now: https://bit.ly/325illp

22/08/2020

As we get ready to operate Domestic flights again from Manila, make sure you're covered and all set before you fly with us.

For more information for travels within the Philippines, visit https://bit.ly/PALTravelsWithinPH.

For a list of flight schedules, visit https://bit.ly/PALFlightUpdates.

As these requirements may change at short notice, these advisories are meant only as a guide. Please check with the local government unit (LGU) of your destination.