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Filipino Brand of Service Excellence (FBSE)

Another session of the Filipino Brand of Service Excellence (FBSE) Seminar was successfully concluded for the remaining batch of the hospitality workforce of La Jolla Hotel and Beach Resort on July 29, 2026. This flagship program of the Department of Tourism (DOT) aims to instill and promote the warmth of Filipino hospitality among frontline service providers in the local, regional, and national tourism industry.

The program commenced with an opening message from Mr. Augusto Leoncio, Human Resource Manager of La Jolla Hotel and Beach Resort. In support of the DOT’s initiative, a total of 55 frontline personnel participated in the seminar, which was facilitated by FBSE Master Trainer and Resource Speaker Dr. Jay Aquino, with the assistance of Mr. Erwin Joshua Salta of the DOT. The first batch of the FBSE Seminar for La Jolla Hotel and Beach Resort was conducted on July 21, 2026. With the completion of the second batch, nearly the entire workforce of the establishment has now been trained under the DOT’s FBSE Program. Maraming salamat po at Mabuhay!

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Bangkang Papel – Jeffre Yumol

Kasabay ng pagdiriwang ng Linggo ng Musikang Pilipino, muli nating pinagmamalaki ang mga original songs ng BTN Pop Season 3 sa pamamagitan ng kanilang official lyric videos. Hindi lang ito tungkol sa pagbahagi ng kanilang musika, isa rin itong paraan ng pagkilala sa talento, kuwento, at creativity ng ating mga homegrown musicians na patuloy na nag-aambag sa lumalawak na original music community ng Bataan.

Ngayong araw, tampok si Jeffre Yumol at ang kaniyang/kanilang original song na Bangkang Papel.
Pakinggan ang kanta, sabayan ang lyrics, at samahan kaming ipagdiwang ang musikang sariling atin. Sa bawat pakikinig at pagbabahagi, nakakatulong tayong mas maraming tao ang makadiskubre ng original music na likha ng mga Bataeño.
All Original. All Bataan

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Araw ni Tomas Pinpin

Ngayong Hulyo 29, 2026, ginunita ang Araw ni Tomas Pinpin sa Barangay Mabatang, Abucay bilang pagpupugay sa pamana nitong kasaysayan, isang tubong Abucay na kinikilala bilang kauna-unahang Pilipinong manlilimbag at manunulat.

Ang paggunita ay pinangunahan ng Pamahalaang Bayan ng Abucay sa pamamagitan ng Abucay Tourism Office, at dinaluhan ni Punong Bayan Hon. Erik J. Martel, ng Provincial Tourism Office, mga opisyal ng lokal na pamahalaan, mga kinatawan mula sa iba’t ibang ahensya, at mga miyembro ng komunidad. Ang pagdiriwang ay nagsilbing pagpupugay sa mahalagang ambag ni Tomas Pinpin sa kasaysayan, panitikan, at kultura ng Bataan.

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You Know – Dors

Kasabay ng pagdiriwang ng Linggo ng Musikang Pilipino, muli nating pinagmamalaki ang mga original songs ng BTN Pop Season 3 sa pamamagitan ng kanilang official lyric videos.

Hindi lang ito tungkol sa pagbahagi ng kanilang musika, isa rin itong paraan ng pagkilala sa talento, kuwento, at creativity ng ating mga homegrown musicians na patuloy na nag-aambag sa lumalawak na original music community ng Bataan.

Ngayong araw, tampok si Dors at ang kaniyang original song na You Know. Pakinggan ang kanta, sabayan ang lyrics, at samahan kaming ipagdiwang ang musikang sariling atin. Sa bawat pakikinig at pagbabahagi, nakakatulong tayong mas maraming tao ang makadiskubre ng original music na likha ng mga Bataeño. All Original. All Bataan.

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Interesado – Binhi

Kasabay ng pagdiriwang ng Linggo ng Musikang Pilipino, muli nating pinagmamalaki ang mga original songs ng BTN Pop Season 3 sa pamamagitan ng kanilang official lyric videos. Hindi lang ito tungkol sa pagbahagi ng kanilang musika, isa rin itong paraan ng pagkilala sa talento, kuwento, at creativity ng ating mga homegrown musicians na patuloy na nag-aambag sa lumalawak na original music community ng Bataan.

Ngayong araw, tampok ang Binhi at ang kanilang original song na Interesado. Pakinggan ang kanta, sabayan ang lyrics, at samahan kaming ipagdiwang ang musikang sariling atin. Sa bawat pakikinig at pagbabahagi, nakakatulong tayong mas maraming tao ang makadiskubre ng original music na likha ng mga Bataeño.
All Original. All Bataan.

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I Need You Now – Moon Meets Venus

Kasabay ng pagdiriwang ng Linggo ng Musikang Pilipino, muli nating pinagmamalaki ang mga original songs ng BTN Pop Season 3 sa pamamagitan ng kanilang official lyric videos.

Hindi lang ito tungkol sa pagbahagi ng kanilang musika, isa rin itong paraan ng pagkilala sa talento, kuwento, at creativity ng ating mga homegrown musicians na patuloy na nag-aambag sa lumalawak na original music community ng Bataan.

Ngayong araw, tampok ang Moon Meets Venus at ang kanilang original song na I Need You Now.

Pakinggan ang kanta, sabayan ang lyrics, at samahan kaming ipagdiwang ang musikang sariling atin. Sa bawat pakikinig at pagbabahagi, nakakatulong tayong mas maraming tao ang makadiskubre ng original music na likha ng mga Bataeño.

All Original. All Bataan

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DOT X PTOUR Mobile Accreditation in Limay

The Department of Tourism (DOT), in partnership with the Provincial Tourism Office, successfully conducted the DOT Mobile Accreditation Caravan for tourism stakeholders in the Municipality of Limay on July 23, 2026. The activity was held under the Provincial Government of Bataan’s Bisita Bayan Program, which aims to bring government services closer to the people.

A total of 23 tourism establishments participated in the activity with the assistance of Limay Municipal Tourism Officer, Mr. Arthur Quezon. Representatives from the DOT, Mr. Erwin Tamayo and Ms. Heide Sulangi, led the orientation and accreditation process with the support of Ms. Remsel Delmo of DOT Region III.
The participants also received a briefing from Limay Municipal MENRO, Mr. Johnny Mandocdoc, on the Department of Environment and Natural Resources – Environmental Management Bureau (DENR–EMB) compliance as part of the DOT accreditation requirements. The activity concluded with the on-site validation of the participants’ documents.

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DOT X PTOUR Mobile Accreditation in Abucay

The Provincial Tourism Office, together with the Department of Tourism (DOT), concluded the DOT Mobile Accreditation for Tourism-Related Establishments (TREs) on July 22, 2026, in the Municipality of Abucay. The activity is an initiative under the Bisita Bayan Program of the Provincial Government of Bataan to make public services more accessible to the constituents of the province.

The DOT Mobile Accreditation provided an avenue to create an accessible channel between the Regional, Provincial, and Municipal Governments and tourism stakeholders to encourage registered tourism establishments to apply for DOT accreditation. The session officially commenced with a warm opening message from Acting Provincial Tourism Officer Dr. Danica Lolita C. Tigas, who welcomed the participants. In support of the Municipal Tourism Office, Mr. Genel Llanes, 12 interested TREs joined the orientation to better understand the DOT accreditation process and its benefits to local tourism businesses. The discussion on the overview and accreditation process was facilitated by Mr. Erwin Tamayo and Ms. Heide Sulangi, with assistance from Ms. Remsel Delmo of DOT Region III.

Various queries regarding the Department of Environment and Natural Resources – Environmental Management Bureau (DENR–EMB) compliance, which is one of the requirements for DOT accreditation, were raised during the discussion. Mr. LLord Vien Baltazar, Acting MENRO of LGU Abucay, was present to assist in addressing the concerns of the constituents. Mr. Dexter Pol Llanda, Municipal Administrator of Abucay, also expressed his support for the activity. The on-site validation of the establishments’ documents was also conducted as the final part of the program.

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ATOCEL Convention 2026

9 Days To GO!

The countdown is officially ON! In just 9 days, tourism leaders, innovators, and changemakers from across Central Luzon will gather for ATOCEL Convention 2026 with the theme: “From Smart Destinations to Sustainable Futures.”
📅 July 30–31, 2026
📍 Luminary Events Place, San Antonio, Zambales
Get ready for inspiring talks, meaningful connections, innovative ideas, and unforgettable experiences—all in one destination! The future of tourism starts here. Are you ready to be part of it?

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