Hospitality & Tourism Industry News Updates brought to you by MY RANGGO Hospitality Magazine for week ending 5th September 2025.
Our Hospitality & Tourism Industry News Headlines:-
- Puerto Princesa Councilor Calls to Ban City’s Revealing Ads
- First Philippine Creative Tourism Conference Held
- Call For Funding For Tourism Road Infrastructure Project
- 2nd Fiesta de Intramuros Kicks Off
- Netflix Launches Docu-series Exploring Philippine History
- Puerto Princesa Tourism Awards Open For Nominations
- The Manila Hotel Bags No.1 Award
Puerto Princesa Councilor Calls to Ban City’s Revealing Ads
A Puerto Princesa Councilor has drafted an Ordinance to ban inappropriate tarps and promotional materials by the city’s bars and nightclubs in an effort to protect citizens and tourists from blatantly sexual and inappropriate images in public spaces.
Councilor Patrick Alex Hagedorn discussed the draft Ordinance, referred to as the Puerto Princesa Nightlife Decency Ordinance 2025, at a Peace and Order and Public Safety Committee on September 3. The Ordinance would see a ban on materials that depict men and women in “inappropriate” or “Overly revealing attire”.
Citizens are reportedly mostly in favor of the proposed Ordinance, believing that it will help restore the city to that of a “family-friendly place”.
First PH Creative Tourism Conference Held
The first Creative Tourism Conference was held on September 3 at the Metropolitan Theatre in Manila.
With a focus on strengthening the role of creativity in enriching visitor experiences, empowering communities, and driving sustainable economic growth the conference was held over two days and organised by the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) in conjunction with the Department of Tourism (DOT).
In her opening address Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco highlighted the impact of the Philippine Pavilion at the recent Expo 2025 Osaka. The pavilion included more than 200 handwoven textiles from 18 regions, and featured cultural dances, performances. It was one of the most visited pavilions at the Expo.
This is the strategy we are pursuing at the Department of Tourism: to present Philippine culture and creativity as our strongest asset to the world because this is what deepens engagement with travelers and that which ensures greater yield for our communities. – Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco.
Call for funding for Tourism Road Infrastructure Project
Cagayon de Oro 2nd District Representative, Rufus Rodriguez has called for the restoration of funding for the Tourism Road Infrastructure Project (TRIPs), in order to build much needed road infrastructure to and between Philippine tourist destinations, especially in Mindanao.
How can we continue to be able to develop our tourism sites in the different parts of the Philippines …. I would be asking that this committee be able to recommend to the plenary the restoration of at least ₱6 billion for the roads leading to tourist destinations.
Rodriguez made the call for the restoration of funding during the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriation Budget Briefing, which took place on 2nd September.
He also praised the DOT for achieving ₱3.8 trillion in internal tourism expenditures, which translates to 8.9% of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
2nd Fiesta de Intramuros Kicks Off
Fiesta de Intramuros returns for its second year, as part of Tourism Month.
Intramuros, Manila’s historic walled city, will host a range of activities from masses and bazaars to cultural shows, free film screenings, and a p-pop concert.
Check the Intramuros Administration Facebook page for the full schedule of events.
Netflix launces Docu-series Exploring Philippine History
1 in 7641, a 6 episode docu-series exploring the Philippines’ history, culture and cuisine was released on Netflix this week.
Get ready for historic insights, the impact of Spanish and American influences, stunning marine and surf spots, and gastronomic delights. Stream it here
Puerto Princesa Tourism Awards Open for Nominations
As part of National Tourism Month, Puerto Princesa launched its 2025 Tourism Awards. The Deadline of submission of requirements closes at 11.59pm on 10th September 2025.
They are inviting nominations for individuals, organizations, products and destinations that exemplify excellence, innovation, and commitment to enhancing the tourism experience.
Nominations are open to all fully compliant (with complete documentary requirements from the City Tourism Department, issued with a 2025 sticker) travel agencies, restaurants, destinations, and accommodation establishments (e.g. hotels, resorts, mabuhay) in Puerto Princesa City.
Categories:
- 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐕𝐏
- 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐞
- 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐫 (𝐍𝐨𝐧-𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝)
- 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐫 – 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐲
- 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲-𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦
- 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦
- 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦-𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝
- 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 (𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲, 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭)
-Most Outstanding Accommodation Establishment (Resorts, Hotels, Mabuhay)
-Most Outstanding Travel Agency
-Most Outstanding Restaurant
-Most Outstanding Tourist Transport Service - 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 (𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐥: 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞, 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐕𝐚𝐧 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫, 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫)
Visit the Puerto Princesa Tourism Facebook Page for nomination form links
The Manila Hotel Bags No.1 Awards
The Manila Hotel has received three Trip.Best awards; No.1 Cultural Hotel 2025, No.1. Gourmet Hotel 2025 and a spot in the Top 20 Premium Hotels 2025.
The Manila Hotel opened in 1912 and has retained many of its original features, putting it in the top position for Cultural Hotel. Its Chinese restaurant, Red Jade, also secured the No.1 position for the Gourmet Hotel award.
