CALABARZON’s new adventure and wellness packages was launched by the Department of Tourism on Monday noon at the Clamshell at Anda and Sta. Lucia Sts. in Intramuros:History Town Philippines.

CALABARZON is composed of the five provinces of Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Quezon.

Dubbed as ‘Excite! Delight! @ the Sights CALABARZON,’ event will formally open to the public from July 14-15, where top travel stakeholders will offer their latest tourism packages to local and foreign clients.

Pahiyas Festival in Lucban Quezon

Secretary of Tourism Joseph Ace Durano said. “We have come up with some of the most unique and exciting packages with the support from the local government in CALABARZON, and business movers such as travel agencies, hotels, resorts, tour operators, and travel boutiques.

“This regional showcase will likewise introduce the newest first-class hotels and resorts in the area.”

These packages, said Durano, include wellness and spa sessions, cuisines, hot spring baths, beach hopping, dive safaris, golfing, pilgrimages, and heritage exploration.

Undersecretary for Tourism Planning and Promotions Eduardo Jarque, Jr. added: “With CALABARZON highlights which are its beaches, volcanic springs and historical landmarks, we have also put together other alternative activities that cater to a diverse market of foreign and local tourists.” Read the full story

The Philippine Department of Tourism (DoT) opened Tuesday the WOW Philippines month-long tourism activities in Intramuros that will highlight the arts and crafts of southwest Mindanao.

The Deparment of Tourism Region 12 will showcase the region’s cultures, its people, dances, cuisine, arts, music, and festivals.

Mindanao Arts and Crafts

Mindanao weavers, mostly from Maguindanao, Marawi City, Lanao provinces, and Cotabato City, will present – to the tourists’ delight, Habing Mindanao, an indigenous weaves that speak, in its entirety, the diverse cultures of the peoples in the South. Read the full story