Philippines now VAT-free for foreign tourists
Government officials formally signed the Implementing Rules and Regulations Act (IRR) 12079 or the Value-Added Tax (VAT) Refund for Non-Resident Tourists on March 24 at the Department of Finance (DOF) […]
DOT Secretary Frasco looks beyond tourist arrivals
If DOT Secretary Christina Frasco will have her way, tourist arrivals should only be a part of the whole tourism performance of the Philippines. This was after she reported a […]
DOT, DOJ, BI collaborate for cruise visa waiver
There is now a visa waiver for cruise passengers who will be part of potential port visits by cruise lines in the Philippines. The Department of Tourism (DOT), along with […]
A glimpse into Philippine gastronomy and our neighbors’ own
The saying “A country is what it eats” is a widely held belief in the world of gastronomy. Traditionally, most countries have based their cuisine on the crops that grow […]