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Take a Dip in the Cleanest River

Considered as one of the cleanest bodies of water in the world, Cantingas River in San Fernando town, Romblon, invites visitors to go for a swim! Take a refreshing dip in the rivers cold waters or challenge yourself to dive from the high platform. Visitors also get to enjoy the beautiful scenery! Enjoy a full day of activities in Cantingas River, Sibuyan Islands wonderful lifeline and attraction.

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    Send love wherever, whenever.

    !
    Guide

    Write about anything—a letter to someone you've been meaning to talk to, a place you've been longing to revisit, or fond memories from home through the years.

    Whether for family, friends, or your younger self, let your heart rediscover the stories only you can tell.

    Soundtrack
    Select your song
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    Emoji
    SB19, JOLIN
    Everblack
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    SB19
    MAPA
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    Data Privacy Notice

    Introduction

    Department of Tourism (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled securely and responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and protect your personal data in accordance with Republic Act No. 10173, otherwise known as the Data Privacy Act of 2012, its Implementing Rules and Regulations, and applicable issuances of the National Privacy Commission (NPC).

    By accessing and using this website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

    Information We Collect

    We may collect the following information when you interact with our website:

    • Full name
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    We process personal data based on one or more lawful criteria under the Data Privacy Act, including:

    • Your consent
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    • Legitimate interests pursued by the organization, provided these do not override your fundamental rights and freedoms

    Data Sharing and Disclosure

    We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

    Personal information may be shared only with authorized personnel, service providers, government agencies, or third parties when:

    • Required by law or lawful order
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    All third parties are required to maintain the confidentiality and security of personal data.

    Data Retention

    Personal information shall be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. After the applicable retention period, personal data shall be securely disposed of or anonymized.

    Security Measures

    We implement reasonable and appropriate organizational, physical, and technical security measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, misuse, loss, or destruction.

    These measures may include:

    • Secure servers and networks
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    • Data encryption where applicable
    • Regular monitoring and security assessments
    • Personnel confidentiality obligations

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    This website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, analyze traffic, and enhance user experience.

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    Your Rights as a Data Subject

    Under the Data Privacy Act, you have the right to:

    • Be informed about the processing of your personal data
    • Access your personal information
    • Object to processing where applicable
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    • Lodge a complaint with the National Privacy Commission
    • Seek damages for violations of your data privacy rights

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    This website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites and encourage users to review their respective privacy policies.

    Changes to this Privacy Policy

    We reserve the right to update or amend this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page together with the updated effective date.

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    The information contained in the Department of Tourism (DOT) website is for general information purposes and provided for public convenience only. While the DOT strives to provide high-quality content, it cannot guarantee the accuracy, reliability, or timeliness of the information published on this website.

    The DOT shall not assume responsibility for any errors, inadequacies, omissions, or accidental alterations that may have occurred in or arisen from the use of information obtained through this website.

    All materials on this website are in the public domain unless otherwise stated. Any use, access, or download of materials from this website shall be for personal and non-commercial purposes only. The Department of Tourism (DOT) seals, logos, and other official insignia may not be used or reproduced without the prior written permission of the DOT.

    All tourism offerings featured on this website, including links to external websites and booking platforms, are provided by third-party stakeholders. The DOT does not control these external websites or platforms and assumes no responsibility for their content, availability, privacy practices, or services.

    The inclusion of, or reference to, any external website, booking platform, product, service, or organization does not constitute or imply endorsement, recommendation, or approval by the Department of Tourism of the views, information, products, or services contained therein.