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๐“๐Ž๐”๐‘๐ˆ๐’๐Œ ๐€๐ƒ๐•๐ˆ๐’๐Ž๐‘๐˜

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๐’๐š๐Ÿ๐ž, ๐„๐ง๐ฃ๐จ๐ฒ๐š๐›๐ฅ๐ž, ๐š๐ง๐ ๐‘๐ž๐ฌ๐ฉ๐จ๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐›๐ฅ๐ž ๐“๐ซ๐š๐ฏ๐ž๐ฅ ๐ข๐ง ๐–๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ๐ž๐ซ๐ง ๐•๐ข๐ฌ๐š๐ฒ๐š๐ฌ ๐“๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐‚๐ก๐ซ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ฆ๐š๐ฌ ๐’๐ž๐š๐ฌ๐จ๐ง
Iloilo City- The Department of Tourism Western Visayas warmly welcomes all visitors to our region as we celebrate the festive Christmas season. To ensure a memorable and safe holiday experience, please take note of the following reminders:
๐—ง๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—น ๐—ฆ๐—ฎ๐—ณ๐—ฒ๐—นy
1. Plan Ahead: Book accommodations, tours, and transportation in advance, especially in popular destinations.
2. Follow Safety Protocols: Always wear seatbelts, use life vests during water activities, and adhere to local guidelines for your safety.
3. Stay Informed: Be aware of weather forecasts and local advisories, especially if planning island-hopping or outdoor activities.
๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜ ๐—Ÿ๐—ผ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—–๐˜‚๐—น๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—˜๐—ป๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜
1. Mind Local Traditions: Western Visayas is rich in heritage and culture. Visit churches, ancestral homes, and festivals with respect and mindfulness.
2. Leave No Trace: Help keep our beaches, mountains, and heritage sites clean. Dispose of your waste responsibly and reduce single-use plastics.
3. Support Local: Purchase local crafts, food, and products, such as piรฑa handwoven fabrics in Aklan, hablon in Iloilo and Patadyong in Antique, fresh seafood in Capiz, and heritage delicacies in Negros Occidental.
๐—”๐˜ƒ๐—ผ๐—ถ๐—ฑ ๐—ข๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฐ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐˜„๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด
1. Be Early: Popular sites can get crowded. Plan to visit during off-peak hours to fully enjoy the experience.
2. Observe Capacity Limits: Follow restrictions to preserve the beauty and safety of tourist spots.
๐—˜๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐˜† ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€
1. Keep contact numbers for local emergency services, tourist assistance desks, and health facilities.
2. Stay hydrated and protected from the sun when exploring outdoor attractions.
For inquiries or assistance, please contact DOT Hotlines or scan the QR code below for emergency contact information of Provinces and HUCs in Western Visayas:
โ€ข Tourist Assistance Hotline: 151-TOUR (151-8687) โ€“ available through SMART, PLDT,and Globe Users
โ€ข Mobile Support: +63 954-253-3215
โ€ข Email: touristassistance@tourism.gov.ph
โ€ข Department of Tourism Official Page (https://www.facebook.com/DepartmentOfTourism)
โ€ข DOT Region VI – Western Visayas (https://www.facebook.com/DOTR6WesternVisayas)
โ€ข Web Chat Services:
1. Philippines Travel Portal (https://philippines.travel/)
2. DOT Official Website (https://beta.tourism.gov.ph/)
The Christmas season is a time for joy and celebration. Let us celebrate responsibly, ensuring that our presence brings positive impact to the communities we visit. Together, let us make Western Visayas a destination of meaningful travel and lasting memories.
Have a safe, happy, and memorable holiday season!
Love the Philippines. Love Western Visayas.

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