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Color My Heart, Japan!

By Honey Jarque Loop | April 26, 2008 - 12:00am

The dynamic Secretary of Tourism Joseph Ace Durano presented details of the 2008 Premium Resort Islands campaign with its slogan “Kokoro Somaru” or “Color My Heart” during a...

Freeman Cebu Lifestyle

A new home for DOT office in Osaka

By Honey Jarque Loop | August 17, 2006 - 12:00am

Due to the growing number of Japanese tourists to the Philippines and the even greater potential for future arrivals, the Department of Tourism has relocated its West Japan Headquarters, which is based in...

Food and Leisure

Department of Tourism: A New Chic Address in Osaka

By Honey Jarque Loop | August 13, 2006 - 12:00am

Due to the ever growing significant numbers of Japanese tourists to the Philippines and the even greater potential for future arrivals, the Department of Tourism has relocated its West Japan Headquarters based in...

Freeman Cebu Lifestyle

Department of Tourism: A New Chic Address in Osaka

By Honey Jarque Loop | August 13, 2006 - 12:00am

Due to the ever growing significant numbers of Japanese tourists to the Philippines and the even greater potential for future arrivals, the Department of Tourism has relocated its West Japan Headquarters based in...

Freeman Cebu Lifestyle

Going coconuts

By Therese Jamora-Garceau | October 1, 2005 - 12:00am

AICHI, Japan – Who knew that the humble coconut would be our ticket to fame and fortune? That’s precisely what happened at the 2005 World Expo in Aichi (a city in Nagoya), where the formerly overlooked...

Modern Living

What Must We Do To Attract Tourists To Visit Our Islands?

By CITIZEN OF THE WORLD By Edu Jarque | May 19, 2001 - 12:00am

The Philippines. An archipelago of 7,107 islands. Awesome scenery. Timeless natural attractions. Unique history. Diverse culture. Centuries-old traditions. Green landscapes. White sandy beaches. Rich underwater marine...

Sunday Lifestyle

DOT chief charged with graft by fired execs

By Delon Porcalla | April 15, 2000 - 12:00am

Tourism Secretary Gemma Cruz-Araneta and three other department officials were charged anew yesterday in the Office of the Ombudsman for violating the anti-graft law when they recalled eight tourism attachés. The...

Headlines