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In this time of pandemic and varying levels of community quarantine, the best way to stay sane is to find creative inspirations while stuck at home. And what better way to save ourselves during this time of lockdowns than to explore more ways to see the world, such as virtually? Thank you to Art in the Park, the country’s most popular and affordable art fair for heeding our call during these desperate times.
This annual treasure hunt is exhibiting artworks on an online platform (www.artinthepark.ph) until Feb. 28 to allow art aficionados to access artworks while properly observing health and safety protocols as Manila remains under general community quarantine.
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Siquijor Governor Zaldy Villa said the provincial government is preparing to re-welcome tourists back to its shores for the annual event, which coincides with Holy Week.
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat visited the island on Wednesday, Feb. 24, to discuss with local officials and stakeholders the guidelines that will be implemented once the province starts receiving tourists again.
“As the DOT bids to fully reopen Siquijor to tourism and revitalize this sector, we continue to seek regular discussions with provincial and local government leaders and stakeholders, gaining insight into your preparedness to reopen as well as a deeper understanding of how we can best help industry stakeholders and citizens of your communities,” Puyat said in her speech.
SAN JUAN, Siquijor, Feb. 26 Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat yesterday (24 February) traveled to Siquijor, as part of the ongoing efforts to assist in the safe reopening of tourist destinations in the new normal.
Puyat emphasized the DOT’s thrust to strengthen domestic tourism this year, adding that the department will support Siquijor after Governor Zaldy Villa signified his eagerness to allow tourism in the province.
“As the DOT bids to fully reopen Siquijor to tourism and revitalize this sector, we continue to seek regular discussions with provincial and local government leaders and stakeholders, gaining insight into your preparedness to reopen as well as a deeper understanding of how we can best help industry stakeholders and citizens of your communities,” Puyat said while on the island-province.