Department of Tourism - Philippines

13/11/2026

𝗔𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗡 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 🇵🇭

The Philippines’ tourism, culture, and hospitality took the spotlight as the International Media Center (IMC) officially opened today, November 13, at the World Trade Center Metro Manila, welcoming local and international media delegates who will cover the 49th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits.

The Department of Tourism (DOT) shared a glimpse of the complete Philippine experience in the IMC through immersive showcases of the country’s gastronomy, world-class destinations, traditional wellness practices, cultural heritage, and local craftsmanship.

“To our media delegates, we invite you not only to cover the Summit's discussions and agreements, but also to experience the Philippines,” Tourism Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay said during the opening ceremony. “As we formally open the International Media Center, may it serve both purposes: communicating the important work of ASEAN to the world, while giving the world an opportunity to discover the Philippines,” she added.

Open until November 17, the IMC serves as the main media and broadcast facility for the Summit, providing accredited media practitioners with work spaces while serving as a platform to Love the Philippines.

13/11/2026

𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗮𝗸𝗮𝘆 𝗺𝘂𝗹𝗮 𝗕𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗠 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄, 𝘄𝗲 𝗴𝗼𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂!

Nakatipid sa pamasahe sina Estilita Gabriel at Jeomery Guzman dahil sa libreng sakay mula Buendia hanggang SM Fairview ngayong ASEAN Summit Week.

Labinlimang modern jeepneys na may ASEAN designs ang bumibiyahe sa nasabing ruta.

Tuloy-tuloy ang pasada nito hanggang bukas, November 14, mula 4:00 AM hanggang 10:00 PM.

Sakay na at sama-sama tayong makatipid sa biyahe!

13/11/2026

12/11/2026

12/11/2026

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦: The Philippines is leveraging the return of the JCI World Congress after 28 years to showcase its tourism assets, attract investments, and strengthen its position as a competitive world-class hub for meetings, incentives, conventions, and exhibitions (MICE), President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said.

This as more than 6,000 delegates from over 100 countries are currently in Clark this week for the five-day world congress. The President emphasized how hosting global gatherings provides opportunities to introduce the country’s cultural heritage, destinations, and Filipino hospitality to an international audience while opening doors for business and investment.

The Chief Executive also took the chance to encourage all delegates to explore Pampanga and the wider Central Luzon, highlighting the region’s allure as a growing business and industrial community, paired with its rich heritage and renowned culinary offerings.

Just recently, Pampanga finally made it to the prestigious MICHELIN Guide culinary map, with Apag Marangle in Guagua and Tito Boy in Clark receiving Bib Gourmand distinctions, and Mila’s Tokwa’t Baboy in Angeles City and Souq in San Fernando included in the Michelin-Selected category for 2027.

For her part, Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay, who spoke at the event as guest of honor, underscored the country's growing capacity to accommodate large-scale global conventions.

The Tourism Chief personally welcomed guests and concessionaires during the Philippine Night, alongside Secretary Kim Robert De Leon of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and Senator JV Ejercito. They also sampled some local snacks and delicacies showcased at more than 200 booths strategically laid out across the massive Clark Parade Grounds in the shape of the Philippine archipelago, as seen from an aerial view.

12/11/2026

12/11/2026

𝗔 𝘁𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀

At the International Media Center (IMC) for the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and Related Summits, the Philippine Experience Center features three gastronomy kiosks showcasing the distinctive regional flavors of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, alongside the country’s Slow Food movement.

Adding to the experience are Michelin-recognized culinary talents, including Chef Miggy Moreno, a two-time MICHELIN Bib Gourmand awardee, and Chef Francis Lacson, a former seafarer who earned the MICHELIN Guide 2027 Young Chef Award.

From November 11 to 17, 2026, the Department of Tourism (DOT), brings the Philippine experience to international media covering the Summit. The World Trade Center Metro Manila has been transformed into a gateway to the country’s rich cultural heritage, diverse culinary traditions, wellness practices, and tourism offerings.

12/11/2026

𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝟮: 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗮𝗸𝗮𝘆 𝘀𝗮 𝗟𝗥𝗧-𝟭

Kabilang sina Christine Ramos at Alfredo Mazon sa natuwa sa libreng sakay ng LRT-1 na hatid ng Department of Tourism (DOT) nitong November 11.

Para sa kanila at sa daan-daang pasaherong nakinabang sa libreng sakay, malaking tulong ito upang makatipid sa pamasahe.

Sa mga nais ding makasakay nang libre sa LRT-1, bukas na 'yan, November 13. Walang bayad mula 7:00 AM hanggang 9:00 AM at 5:00 PM hanggang 7:00 PM.

Kita-kits sa biyahe!

11/11/2026

11/11/2026

Take with you a piece of the Philippines as the Department of Tourism (DOT) showcase local products made by our Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) nationwide.

ASEAN delegates may discover more about these unique offerings at the Philippine MSME Hub of the International Media Center.