The Department of Tourism (DOT) is warning the public of fraudulent tour operators that claim to offer cheap tour packages, in an attempt to take advantage of the upcoming summer season.
Undersecretary for Tourism and Regulation and Resource Generation Alma Jimenez stressed the importance of only using DOT-accredited establishments and facilities to avoid being victimized by bogus activities.
My friend, DOT Assistant Secretary Dan Mercado, said it is best to locate accredited tour operators through friends who are familiar with the travel industry.

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City Administrator, Atty. John Orola, Jr., and Executive Assistant Benjie Torre told me there is a plan for a night market in Bacolod City, with a location in front of Manokan Country being considered as a good venue.

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Many are in a quandary about the Negros Island Region (NIR), in particular, the existence of NIR offices, yet agencies like the DOT and the Land Transportation Office (LTO) still maintain regional offices in Iloilo City.
As Negrosanons, let us wait for the verdict of the current administration.

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This column greets Benjie Torre, Dindo Ilagan, Panyo Torre, Billy Lopue, Bevelyn Fernan, Boyet Ortaliz, Karen Dinsay, Jessie Clavecillas, Devi Novero, Joey Trayco, Neph Grandea, and Rennel Napial./WDJ