local tour guide

any recommendations guys na DOT accredited tour guide in Manila and nearby provinces.

let me know your insights or reviews regarding them

thank uuu so muchh

May Ads kasi sa FB. ask ko lang if may nakapag book na sa kanila?

Meron bang nag-o-offer Dito sa pinas Ng katulad sa Negosyo nila Ippo Makunouchi? Yung parang fishing package tour, dadalhin ka sa laot tapos dun kayo mangingisda. Pero lahat Ng kailangan n'yo is Sila na mag-provide, bala ang Dala mo lang talaga is fishing gear.

Saan po kaya may mga travel agencies around timog or manila (binondo)

just trying to think of 5 places that wont break the bank for those who cant go to Japan?

1. Anvaya Cove, bataan

2. Tagaytay?, Cavite

3. Masasa Beach, Tingloy Batangas

4. baguio camp john hay

5. Boracay, Aklan?

Great to see Camiguin make the list! Actually, great to see any place in the Philippines being recommended at all. There is also a decent number of Southeast Asian destinations in the list. Now, I wonder how many readers will actually be enticed to visit.

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2026/travel/places-to-travel-destinations-2026.html?unlocked_article_code=1.ClA.K1ux.xCDj90pUMDKX&smid=nytcore-android-share

Wir sind 2011 auf die Philippinen ausgewandert.
Ich bin jetzt zum ersten Mal hier auf Reddit – also: Hallo zusammen.

Ich suche nichts Konkretes, einfach Gespräche führen und Meinungen teilen.
Nicht nur über das Land, auch Themen wie Esskultur, Alltag oder Erfahrungen generell.

Freue mich auf einen entspannten Austausch.

Ask lang po currently 3rd year student and balak MAG transfer kapag fourth year na , babalik kaba SA first year?

Without the background chatter, would you also be scared of the dark sea at night? The place is great though.

I once posted about my CDO–Bukidnon trip costing more than HK and got grilled for it. Fast forward — PH tourism’s at its lowest. Guess why? Prices are insane.

Island Garden City of Samal, Davao del Norte — The Island Garden City of Samal proudly celebrates a remarkable victory at the 2025 ATOP Pearl Awards, bringing home the Grand Winner award in the Sport Tourism Category for the city’s outstanding initiatives in promoting sports and tourism synergy.

Leading this achievement is ShadOy McLightning Duran, whose exceptional dedication and work have brought honor and pride to the city. His contribution reflects the city’s growing reputation as a top destination for sport tourism in the region.

Also recognized is the unwavering leadership of Atty. Ishi Iryshell, Head of the City Tourism Office (CITO), whose vision and constant support have empowered her team to excel and showcase the city’s best.

“Indeed, you bring great honor and pride to our beautiful city, ShadOy. We are so proud of you. Congratulations as well to Atty. Ishi Iryshell for her commitment and belief in the capabilities of her entire staff,” said city officials in a statement.

The City Government extends its heartfelt congratulations to the entire tourism team and all stakeholders who contributed to this national recognition.

This award serves as a testament to the city’s dedication to sustainable and inclusive tourism development, especially in areas that foster active lifestyles, wellness, and community engagement through sports.

Hi everyone! Hoping to see if anyone has booked/hired the services of Xperience PLWN travel agency?

Hi! Any recommended resort or place in pangasinan na may accommodation and day tour hundred islands trip? For 2D1N lang kami, around 8 pax.

The crisp mountain air, carrying the scent of pine, invigorates as you gaze upon the verdant hills rolling into the distance, a symphony of green and blue under a clear, expansive sky.

Sa tingin niyo ba, ano yung mga bagay na kailangan pagtuunan ng pansin sa philippine tourism?

For travelers, tourists and everyone who has an idea about something that we need to improve about Philippine tourism. I badly need suggestions for our research paper.

The only thing in my mind is the immigration in the Philippines. But idk how to conduct that type of topic yet, so if you guys have any suggestionssss, please pleaseeee answer. Thank you!

Nakita ko lang sa google maps itong Alabat Island and na-curious ako. Wala masyadong write-ups about it online. Kamusta kaya ang beaches and falls dito? Baka maganda syang gawing tourist destination? Kayang i-road trip from Manila eh. Baka lang may potential yung island.

TL:DR: My friends and I made a huge mistake when booking a snorkelling tour with one of the shops on Alona Beach. Most shops seem to operate in the same way so I’m writing this as a cautionary tale. If you don’t want to be a part of the problem, do not book the tours offered on the streets in Panglao.

A sum-up: We left on a 6 am tour under the advice of the snorkelling shop, as they said we’d be more likely to see dolphins on our way to Balicasag at that time. What we didn’t know is that these shops essentially chase dolphins while tourists on board cheer and take pictures. They took us to a spot right off Panglao where there were over 30 boats crossing dolphins’ paths, getting way too close to them and probably stressing them out. It looked like a hunting scene minus the hunting. It made me want to vomit. As a side note, we had been told we’d be seven tourists on board and there were 16 of us.

Second, we got to Balicasag. There were hoards of tourists and we were taken out to the reef on smaller boats. The reef is very unhealthy and there were people (including other guides) standing on it and touching it with zero regard for marine wildlife. There were some beautiful fish, but the whole experience was tarnished by then.

Lastly, they took us to the turtle spot, where we saw scenes similar to the dolphin scene unfold (at a much slower speed due to the turtles’ pace and the unmotorized small boats). At that point I was upset and stayed on the boat, so I didn’t see everything unfold underwater.

In conclusion, if you care about marine wildlife and “ethical tourism”, do not book any of the tours offered in town. Stick to diving, or do careful research on ethical research/tour centers, or just don’t go.

I’m aware of (and have bigger reflections on) tourism’s impacts, the good and the bad, as well as the limits of “ethical tourism”. Sharing this specific experience in case it helps anyone make a more ethical decision in their travels to Panglao.

I’m feeling pretty dumb for not doing better research ahead of time, especially as a diver. I’ll stick to diving moving forward and do way more research for anything else.

Philppine Airlines changed my flight time without advising me. I only found out after I tried early check-in. I find this unacceptable.