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DOT-CAR engages Tabuk City Tourism Stakeholders

Tourism / Health
Tourism / Health /

The Department of Tourism – Cordillera Administrative Region (DOT-CAR), in coordination with the Office of the City Tourism and Cultural Affairs (OCTACA) of Tabuk City, conducted the We Initiate Network (WIN): Tabuk City Tourism Stakeholders’ Meeting as part of its ongoing commitment to inclusive and participatory tourism development. Presided over by DOT-CAR Regional Director Jovita Ganongan, the meeting served as a platform for meaningful and productive discussion and engagement with various tourism stakeholders from the private sector. Participants were given the opportunity to openly share their concerns, challenges, and recommendations to further strengthen the Tabuk City’s local tourism landscape. This listening initiative underscores DOT-CAR’s commitment to fostering stronger partnerships with tourism frontliners and service providers. Through open dialogue and collaboration, the Department aims to ensure that tourism strategies and interventions remain responsive to the real needs and aspirations of stakeholders on the ground.  

NV to hold Agritourism Congress to Boost Economic Recovery

Region 2, Tourism / Health
Region 2, Tourism / Health /

By Rachel Magday   The provincial government of Nueva Vizcaya, led by Governor Atty. Jose V. Gambito, is set to host the Nueva Vizcaya Agritourism Congress on June 24, 2025, at the Department of Agriculture-Nueva Vizcaya Experimental Station (DA-NVES) in Bagabag. The event is organized through the Provincial Tourism and Culture Office and the Provincial Agriculture Office, in partnership with the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI), DA-NVES, and the Nueva Vizcaya Farm Tourism Stakeholders Association. The congress aims to highlight the province’s strategy for economic recovery by focusing on farm tourism. It underscores the collaboration between the Department of Tourism and the Department of Agriculture in response to the growing interest in agritourism in the region. Farm owners, stakeholders, and tourism officers are expected to participate in the congress, which will feature engagements with agricultural experts and discussions on best practices in agritourism. The event will also include a familiarization tour for participants. Governor Gambito emphasized the significance of the event, saying, “Through agritourism, we are not only promoting sustainable agriculture and tourism, but we are also creating new opportunities for our local farmers and communities. This congress is a vital step in our efforts to drive economic recovery and showcase the rich agricultural heritage of Nueva Vizcaya.

Sports Tourism takes center stage in Iloilo

Tourism / Health, Vis-Min
Tourism / Health, Vis-Min /

  Mr. Charles Lim, President & CEO of Sports Turismo Alliance, Inc. Tourism and sports officials pledged to work together to establish Iloilo City and its environs as a major sports hub in the country. This was expressed overwhelmingly at the recently concluded Sports Tourism Forum at the Richmonde Hotel in Iloilo City. Almost one hundred participants from across the province and beyond, belonging to a broad spectrum of the travel and tourism industry and the sports communities witnessed top class speakers reveal best practices in events management, sponsorship expectations and challenges, highlighted with case studies. “The objectives of the one day forum were met with so much synergy between the tourism and sports sectors,” observed Charles Lim of Sports Turismo Alliance, Inc , the main advocate of sport tourism in the country for the past decades and organizer of the Sports Tourism Forum series. ” What was very rewarding were the reactions of event organizers of mega events expressing their keenness in holding events here in Iloilo after realizing its potential, ” added Lim. He cited Princess Galura of Sunrise Events, the organizers of triathlon events such as IRONMAN 70.3 , 51.50, the Rock and Roll Running Series and CyclePH, expressing interest in staging the race events in Iloilo. Similarly, Patrick “Pato” Gregorio, chairman of DuckWorld PH the company that just recently revived the iconic Tour de Luzon. Co-presented by the Department of Tourism (DOT) Region VI, headed by  Regional Director, Krisma Rodriguez, the  Forum also featured speakers from DOT’s national office, Director Roberto Alabado III, Ms. Mary Jamelle Camba , Tourism Head of multi awardee of sports tourism destination, Subic Bay Freeport, Executive Director of the National Big Bike Convention, Mr. Celso “Toots” Jimenez, Jr and  Mr. Carlo Sampan of Nestle Philippines who announced that this year’s national finals of the MILO Marathon will be held in Iloilo. Sports aficionados of rugby, surfing, biking, pickleball. rowing, running, among others, with local government officials from across Panay and Negros Occidental actively participated in the Forum. The panel discussion featured Mr. Art Boncato, Group General Manager of Megaworld Hotels and Resorts;  Mr. Rein Dayot, head of Sports Development of Iloilo City; Dr. Richard Gabayoyo, professor and sports consultant of West Visayas State University with Mr. Charles Lim, who also is the Founder of Sports Tourism Forum as moderator. “This long awaited event would not have been possible without the support of DOT6, Mayor Jerry Trenas and the City of Iloilo, Governor Arthur Defensor, Jr and the Province of Iloilo, Cebu Pacific Air, Megaworld Hotels and Resorts, Iloilo MICE Alliance, Richmonde Hotel, The Travel Club, Southwest Tours and Bong Bong’s,” explained Lim. The Sports Tourism Forum dates back to 2004 when it was first held in Cebu in preparation for the 2005 SEA Games. It has since been held multiple times in these cities across the country – Davao, Clark, Subic, Bacolod, Puerto Princesa, Laoag and Manila.          

DOH nagbigay ng mental health services, road safety education para iwas aksidente sa kalsada

Tourism / Health
Tourism / Health /

Binabantayan ng Department of Health (DOH) ang patuloy na pagtaas ng mga insidente ng road crashes o mga banggaan sa bansa. Taun-taon, tinatayang nasa 12,000 Pilipino ang nasasawi dahil sa banggaan sa kalsada o 33 katao kada araw. Sa tala ng Philippine Statistics Authority, umakyat ng 39% ang kaso ng road crash deaths o 11,096 na kaso sa taong 2021, mula sa 7,938 noong taong 2011. Samantala, sa taong 2024, higit 37,000 injuries naman ang naitala ng DOH sa Online National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (ONEISS). Sa kasalukuyan, kabilang ang mga insidente gaya ng banggaan sa kalsada sa sampung pangunahing sanhi ng pagkamatay ng mga batang Pilipino na may edad 5 hanggang 29. Kadalasan, ang mga nasasawi ay mga nakasakay sa motorsiklo, mga pedestrian, mga bata, matatanda, at mga taong may kapansanan. Habang patuloy ang paggamit ng mga Pilipino ng iba’t ibang uri ng transportasyon—bike, motorsiklo, jeep, kotse, o paglakad ng pedestrian, pinapaigting ng DOH ang pagbigay edukasyon at impormasyon para sa responsableng pag gamit ng kalsada. “Ang DOH ay patuloy na nagsusulong ng tamang edukasyon ng mga driver, kaya nag-bigay tayo dito sa road safety summit ng libreng seminar, check-up, mental health support, at safety simulations para sa mga tsuper at iba’t ibang mga grupo ng mga kababayan nating nagmamaneho. Ang kaligtasan sa kalsada ay nagsisimula sa tamang edukasyon at maayos na kalagayan ng driver, sasakyan at maging ng kalsada. Road safety is a shared responsibility of everybody,” pahayag ni DOH Secretary Teodoro Herbosa. Sa kampanyang “Basta Driver, Road Safety Lover” ng DOH na siyang tema ng Road Safety Summit ngayong Sabado, sinusulong ng kagawaran ang edukasyon para sa mas ligtas, disiplinado, at responsableng pag-uugali sa kalsada—mula sa mga pedestrian at siklista hanggang sa mga drayber at traffic enforcer. Tinuruan ng mga eksperto ang mga nakilahok kung paano maka-iwas sa road crash incidents sa pamamagitan ng kahandaan ng sasakyan, isip, at katawan ng isang nagmamaneho. Nagbigay rin ang kagawaran ng check-up, mental health support, at safety simulations para sa mga nagmamaneho. Binigyang-diin din ng DOH ang epekto ng mental wellness sa road safety. Namahagi rin ng libreng maintenance medicines, multivitamins, healthy snacks, at tubig upang mapanatiling alerto at ligtas ang mga biyahero. Pinaiigting ng DOH ang tamang edukasyon at kahandaan ng mamamayang gumamit ng kalsada tungo sa pag-iwas sa road crash incidents. Dito binibigyang importansya ang prevention o pag-iwas sa sakuna na malaking bahagi ng pangangalaga sa kalusugan.

62 kaso ng karahasan naitala sa unang quarter sa Baguio

Baguio City, Tourism / Health
Baguio City, Tourism / Health /

BAGUIO CITY – Naalarma ang City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) ang pagtaas ng kaso ng mga karahasan laban sa kababaihan at mga bata (VAWC) sa lungsod, na nangangailangan ng aktibong pakikilahok ng mga kinauukulang sektor para sa patuloy na pagsisikap na tugunan ang matinding alalahanin. Ayon kay SWD Officer Jackie Tupong, sa unang quarter ng 2025 ay may kabuuang n62 kaso ng VAWC ang naitala mula sa tanggapan ng CSWDO, Baguio City Police Office (BCPO) at Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center (BGHMC). Noong nakaraang taon, naitala ng pamahalaang lungsod at mga katuwang na ahensya ang humigit-kumulang 282 kaso ng VAWC na binubuo ng pisikal, emosyonal, pang-ekonomiya at sikolohikal na pang-aabuso laban sa kababaihan at mga bata. Nabanggit niya na ang mga kaso ng VAWC noong nakaraang taon ay 17 porsiyentong higit sa 244 na mga kaso na naitala noong 2023. Sa buwanang batayan, ang breakdown ng mga kaso ng VAWC sa lungsod noong 2024 ay Enero – 3, Pebrero – 36, Marso – 17, Abril – 35, Mayo – 27, Hunyo – 24, Hulyo – 16, Agosto – 23, Setyembre – 29, Oktubre – 16, Nobyembre – 27 at Disyembre – 30. Noong 2021, mayroon lamang 98 kaso na naitala sa lungsod at tumaas nang husto sa 4061 kaso noong 2022 o isang skyrocketing na pagtaas na 78.74 porsyento. Noong 2023, bumaba ang mga kaso sa 244 o bumaba ng 47.07 porsyento kumpara sa nakaraang taon. Ngunit noong 2024, nagkaroon ng 13.47 porsiyentong pagtaas sa naitala na 282 kaso kumpara sa mga bilang noong 2023. Ang datos ay iniulat ni Tupong sa ginanap na Training of Service Providers on Counseling Services for Rehabilitation of Perpetrators of Domestic violence na dinaluhan ng mga opisyal at committee chairperson ng Men Opposed to Violence Against Women and Children Everywhere (MOVE) ng pamahalaang lungsod kamakailan.

Baguio logs 19 โ€˜death by suicideโ€™ in five months

Baguio City, Tourism / Health
Baguio City, Tourism / Health /

Mental health stakeholders convene to craft suicide prevention action plan   The City Health Services Office (CHSO) Mental Health Unit brought together representatives from academia, hospitals, barangay councils, and health practitioners is currently on an urgent dialogue-workshop aimed at developing a suicide prevention action plan within the day. This initiative follows an emergency meeting called by Mayor Benjamin Magalong due to a rising trend of suicide in the city. “We want to understand the practices of each institution, compile this information, and use it to create an effective plan that barangays can implement to prevent further cases, identify and support current cases, and provide postvention services,” explained Ricky Ducas Jr., Program Manager of the CHSO Mental Health and Wellness Unit. He added that the workshop will also include a context based suicide prevention action plan for academe, workplace and community. As of May 2025, the city has recorded 19 deaths by suicide, compared to a total of 24 cases from the previous year. Mr. Ducas expressed that these statistics are alarming, as we are not yet halfway through the year, and current cases are nearing last year’s total. Dr. Celia Flor Brillantes, City Health Officer, calls all students, employees, and senior citizens to seek help. The CHSO is always open to providing psychosocial support for all ages. If you simply want to talk, we are here to listen. The CHSO Mental Health and Wellness services is located on the 2nd floor of the CHSO Annex Building, Teodora Alonzo Street. (KJD Pagada)  

Lower Magat Eco-Tourism Park set for further development in Nueva Vizcaya

Region 2, Tourism / Health
Region 2, Tourism / Health /

By Rachel Magday   Continued development is expected at the Lower Magat Eco-Tourism Park (LMET) in the municipality of Diadi over the next three years, following the recent signing of a special work order plan by Governor Atty. Jose V. Gambito. The signing was witnessed by PENRO Giovannie Magat of DENR-Nueva Vizcaya. This move is a crucial step toward fulfilling the requirements for the Department Administrative Order (DAO) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), which will officially declare Lower Magat as an eco-tourism area. According to Forester Roger Haboc, Environmental Specialist II and Officer-in-Charge of the Forest Conservation and Development Division of PENARO, a completed survey revealed that 400.33 hectares out of the more than 24,000-hectare Lower Magat Forest Reserve will be designated as the tourism area. This area will be managed and further improved by the provincial government. Once the DAO is released, the provincial government will begin crafting the Comprehensive Development Management Plan (CDMP), which will serve as the foundation for all future projects within LMET. Among the anticipated developments are additional accommodation facilities, including a hotel to be constructed through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) scheme. Currently, LMET is already one of the leading tourism destinations in Nueva Vizcaya, attracting both local and foreign visitors with its natural beauty and recreational offerings. Significant improvements have already been made in recent years. Under the administration of then Governor Ruth R. Padilla, and continued by the late Governor Carlos M Padilla, the provincial government constructed the LMET Conference Center that can accommodate 1,000 to 1,500 guests, with a total funding of P89 million. An infinity swimming pool was also built with a budget of over P20 million. In addition, the road network within LMET has been fully cemented through the DPWH-DOT convergence program, making the park more accessible to visitors. Governor Gambito expressed optimism about the future of the park, saying, “With these completed and upcoming projects, we are confident that the Lower Magat Eco-Tourism Park will further boost tourism and economic growth in Nueva Vizcaya, while promoting environmental conservation and sustainable development.”    

No Mpox case in La Trinidad, Benguet

CAR, Tourism / Health
CAR, Tourism / Health /

Benguet Provincial Health Officer Dr. Meliarazon Dulay disputes reports of a monkeypox case in La Trinidad, Benguet. Dr. Dulay said that there are no confirmed or suspected monkeypox cases originating from the municipality of La Trinidad. She clarified that the person involved is a non-Benguet resident who purposely travelled to a health facility in La Trinidad to seek medical care. The case is still under evaluation, and test results are pending. The patient is being cared for and has other health conditions being managed. As of today, there is only one confirmed case of monkeypox in Mankayan, who has already recovered, and contact tracing has been completed.    

UP-PGHโ€™s New Clark City clinic boosts healthcare access for Tarlac, Pampanga

Tourism / Health
Tourism / Health /

The University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH) Sports Medicine and Wellness Center in New Clark City, Tarlac is now offering basic medical and dental services to the public, making healthcare more accessible to local communities of Tarlac and Pampanga amid the area’s rapid infrastructural and economic expansion. Located within the National Government Administrative Center in New Clark City, the clinic opens its doors for walk-in consultations, wellness check-ups, pre-employment exams, and physical assessments. This benefits the growing number of locators in the area, as well as athletes using New Clark City’s world-class sports facilities, students from the National Academy of Sports and nearby schools, and residents in surrounding barangays — providing a crucial health safety net. “This initiative underscores our commitment to fostering a thriving and healthy community in New Clark City. By providing accessible basic medical services, UP-PGH significantly contributes to addressing the fundamental needs of our residents, employees, and visitors, ensuring that the well-being of the people are prioritized alongside economic development,” said BCDA President and Chief Executive Officer Joshua M. Bingcang. The clinic offers in-person consultations every Wednesday and Friday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, with telemedicine options available Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM — ensuring flexible access for busy communities. It also complements ongoing efforts to transform New Clark into a vibrant sports and business hub, with future plans to expand into a 200-bed hospital and specialized sports medical facilities. The New Clark Government Center Corporation, a joint venture between BCDA and MTD Clark Inc., formalized the operation and maintenance of the Sports Medicine and Wellness Center by UP through a memorandum of agreement signed in December 2019. The polyclinic was managed by UP during the 2019 Southeast Asian Games,  and was utilized by the Capas Municipal Government during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. In line with the goal to transform New Clark City into a fully integrated urban center,  UP has continued to operate the clinic, with plans to expand the facility into a 200-bed capacity hospital. It also plans to establish a Sports Medicine Facility within the two-hectare site, positioning New Clark City into a dynamic sports hub.    

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