On October 14, 2020, the Department of Health (DOT) issued a health and safety protocol for recreational diving in preparation for the gradual reopening of tourism leisure and activities. The DOT advised divers to bring their own personal diving gears and equipment box, and use a “defog solution” to properly clean their dive masks upon visiting dive sites in order to contain the further spread of COVID-19. “Spitting on the mask or the use of saliva as a defogger is prohibited,” the DOT said. “Our priority remains the same with the reopening of diving and sports tourism. By following these...

Most of us right now want to escape; go to a place far away from what is happening in the city…away from the uncertainty of this pandemic. For some, traveling is a way of life. A way to see things beyond life as we know it. It may be a means for some but a lifetime dream to many; but suddenly one day, an unexpected virus came, and all of our plans have halted and forced us to stay at home—goodbye travels! To travel the world, as cliché as it may seem, it’s everyone’s greatest dream and no one can...

October is the Museums and Galleries Month in accordance to the Proclamation No. 798 signed by the late Philippine President Corazon Aquino, on Sept. 12, 1991. The proclamation highlights the need to awaken national consciousness and pride for the country’s rich culture and national identity, “expressed in all media of art and culture, historical and religious artifacts”. The National Museum is the lead agency in the country, in charge of the official commemoration of this annual event. And to better celebrate the Museums and Galleries Month, here is a list of museums in Metro Manila that you should visit when...

On May 22, the Department of Tourism (DOT) announced that staycations and hotel bookings are already opened for tourists from areas that are under general community quarantine (GCQ) and modified general community quarantine. The Administrative Order 2020-002 states that hotels, resorts, motels, homestays, and other accommodation facilities are already allowed to operate and accept tourists as well as business travellers in GCQ and MGCQ areas, but are limited to a 50 percent capacity. Other hotel facilities will be allowed to resume operations too. "Ancillary establishments within the premises, such as restaurants, cafés, bars, gyms, spas, and the like, shall be...

Tagaytay City now welcomes tourists and visitors who would like to visit the place under modified general community quarantine (MGCQ) status, City Administrator Gregorio Monreal confirmed on Saturday, September 5. However, the City Administrator said that tourists should follow minimum health standards including physical distancing, and wearing of face masks to avoid the further spread of COVID-19. Monreal also added that checkpoints at entry points to Tagaytay will be maintained. “Yung mga gustong pumunta sa Tagaytay ay hindi natin puwedeng mapigilan, welcome sila sa atin pero kailangan nilang sumunod sa minimum public health standard,” Monreal said. “Bagamat ang ating guidelines...