The Department of Tourism–Cordillera Administrative Region (DOT-CAR) facilitated the distribution of relief assistance to 32 accredited regional and community tour guides based in Baguio City who were affected by Severe Tropical Storm Emong.

This effort was carried out in partnership with the Department of Social Welfare and Development–CAR (DSWD-CAR) and the Baguio City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO).

The distribution was led by DOT-CAR Regional Director Jovi A. Ganongan and DSWD-CAR Regional Director Maria C. Aplaten at the DOT-CAR Regional Office.

This initiative aims to support our tourism frontliners whose livelihoods were disrupted by the storm’s effects, including landslides, suspension of transportation services, and the cancellation of tourism-related activities.

DOT-CAR continues to work closely with DSWD-CAR to extend assistance to other affected tourism workers across the region.

Together, we stand with our tourism frontliners.