Built in 1756 by Father Jose Ducos to serve as Spanish outpost in the land and to protect the region from the pirates.
Whether planned or spontaneous, genuine experiences are at the heart of every traveler's journey.
Together in the shared vision of a stronger, forward-looking tourism industry, our valued partners help bring the Philippines closer to travelers all over the world.
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.
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.
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.
We may collect the following information when you interact with our website:
Your personal information may be processed for the following purposes:
We process personal data based on one or more lawful criteria under the Data Privacy Act, including:
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:
All third parties are required to maintain the confidentiality and security of personal data.
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.
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:
This website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, analyze traffic, and enhance user experience.
Users may modify browser settings to refuse or manage cookies. However, certain website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
Under the Data Privacy Act, you have the right to:
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.
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.
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.
