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05/08/2026

Every destination has a story.
Every frame holds a memory.
Every note echoes the spirit of Bicol.
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๐ƒ๐€๐˜ ๐Ÿ’ & ๐Ÿ“ ๐‡๐ˆ๐†๐‡๐‹๐ˆ๐†๐‡๐“๐’: SIRAM CamSur concludes in PartidoThe Department of Tourism (DOT) Region V successfully concluded t...
03/08/2026

๐ƒ๐€๐˜ ๐Ÿ’ & ๐Ÿ“ ๐‡๐ˆ๐†๐‡๐‹๐ˆ๐†๐‡๐“๐’: SIRAM CamSur concludes in Partido

The Department of Tourism (DOT) Region V successfully concluded the Camarines Sur phase of the SIRAM Pagkaon Bikolnon: Flavorful Foods of Bicol project, wrapping up the Local Stakeholdersโ€™ Assessment and Validation Trip in the Partido district on July 30-31, 2026.

Our local validators traversed the municipalities of Siruma and Caramoan to experience and evaluate the regionโ€™s rich culinary heritage. These efforts aim to curate and elevate the finest local delicacies onto the provincial gastronomy map.

๐Œ๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐œ๐ข๐ฉ๐š๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐’๐ข๐ซ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐š: Set against the backdrop of the town's scenic mangroves, the local validators were captivated by Siruma's prized delicacy: Takal (local shells) richly stewed in coconut milk.

๐Œ๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐œ๐ข๐ฉ๐š๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐‚๐š๐ซ๐š๐ฆ๐จ๐š๐ง: The team was treated to a live cooking demonstration of Marcasotes, a traditional Bicolano steamed sponge cake. The showcase also featured Namo, a large wild yam that transforms into a fascinating local staple through meticulous and thorough traditional processing.

Following a comprehensive assessment of Camarines Sur's gastronomic assets, the team convened for a rigorous ๐๐ž๐›๐ซ๐ข๐ž๐Ÿ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ฌ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง. The validators shared professional insights, market analysis, and critical observations to deliberate and determine which culinary treasures will advance to the National Stakeholdersโ€™ Assessment and Validation Trip.

๐˜ฟ๐™ž๐™ค๐™จ ๐™ข๐™–๐™—๐™–๐™ก๐™ค๐™จ, ๐˜พ๐™–๐™ข๐™–๐™ง๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™š๐™จ ๐™Ž๐™ช๐™ง!

03/08/2026

๐™‹๐˜ผ๐™'๐™‰๐˜ผ ๐™Ž๐˜ผ ๐˜ฟ๐˜ผ๐™๐˜ผ๐™‚๐˜ผ! ๐ŸŒ‹โœจ

Your ๐˜๐˜ฏ๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜ฏ๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜ข๐˜ญ ๐˜Ž๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ธ๐˜ข๐˜บ ๐˜ต๐˜ฐ ๐˜‰๐˜ช๐˜ค๐˜ฐ๐˜ญ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ๐˜ช๐˜ข awaits.

Where the majestic Mayon Volcano welcomes every journey, history lives through centuries-old heritage, flavors tell the story of Bicol, and every smile reflects the warmth of the Daragueรฑos.

From breathtaking landscapes and cultural treasures to unforgettable adventures and authentic local experiencesโ€”every road leads to something extraordinary.

๐™‘๐™ž๐™–๐™Ÿ๐™š ๐™จ๐™– ๐˜ฟ๐™–๐™ง๐™–๐™œ๐™–. ๐˜ฟ๐™ž๐™จ๐™˜๐™ค๐™ซ๐™š๐™ง. ๐™€๐™ญ๐™ฅ๐™š๐™ง๐™ž๐™š๐™ฃ๐™˜๐™š. ๐˜ฝ๐™š๐™ก๐™ค๐™ฃ๐™œ.

PAR'NA SA DARAGAโ€”where every visit becomes a story worth telling, and every traveler steps into the Tri-National Culture of Bicol.
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๐ƒ๐€๐˜ ๐Ÿ‘ ๐‡๐ˆ๐†๐‡๐‹๐ˆ๐†๐‡๐“๐’: Scenic Views, Heritage Tours, and Culinary Treasures of SIRAM CamSurThe Department of Tourism Region V...
02/08/2026

๐ƒ๐€๐˜ ๐Ÿ‘ ๐‡๐ˆ๐†๐‡๐‹๐ˆ๐†๐‡๐“๐’: Scenic Views, Heritage Tours, and Culinary Treasures of SIRAM CamSur

The Department of Tourism Region V, together with the local validators for SIRAM Pagkaon Bikolnon: Flavorful Foods of Bicol - Camarines Sur Leg, concluded an exceptional third day that seamlessly blended breathtaking landscapes, rich heritage, and authentic gastronomy.

On July 29, the delegation explored several municipalities that showcased not only their vibrant culinary traditions but also the scenic destinations that make Camarines Sur a premier tourism hub.

๐Œ๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐œ๐ข๐ฉ๐š๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐Ž๐œ๐š๐ฆ๐ฉ๐จ: Validators sampled Sinunggaok, a traditional heritage dish made from goat innards and blood. The visit also featured a scenic breakfast at D**g Valenz View Deck Cafe and a brief guided tour of a local deer farm.

๐Œ๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐œ๐ข๐ฉ๐š๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐›๐จ๐ง: The delegation observed a demonstration of Binamban, a sweet delicacy made from glutinous rice flour, grated coconut, and sangkaka (coconut sugar). Uniquely wrapped in young coconut leaves using a traditional weaving technique, the treat gets its name from the local term banban, which references this distinct wrapping method.

๐Œ๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐œ๐ข๐ฉ๐š๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐‚๐š๐ฅ๐š๐›๐š๐ง๐ ๐š: Participants witnessed firsthand the production of Abo (Silver Croaker), a culinary practice reflecting the townโ€™s rich fishing heritage. For generations, local families have preserved this fish through salting and sun-drying. The visit also included presentations of Tiniktik soup and Tinuktok na Buyod at Mikeliz Integrated Farm, alongside product showcases from Alden Therese Wines and Crave Cacao.

๐๐š๐ ๐š ๐‚๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ: Following a faith tourism tour of the historic sites within Metropolitan Naga, the city presented a culinary demonstration of its famous Kinalas at Mang Kokโ€™s in Dayangdang. Additionally, Naga City introduced its emerging locally crafted beer, highlighting the city's continuous culinary innovation.

๐Œ๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐œ๐ข๐ฉ๐š๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐‚๐š๐ฆ๐š๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐š๐ง: Aboard a picturesque sunset river cruise, the municipality highlighted its renowned Chicharon, traditionally crafted in Barangay Dugcal using locally produced squash starch. Celebrated for its light, crispy texture and distinct flavor, this product perfectly embodies Camaligan's culinary ingenuity and entrepreneurial spirit.

Through every municipality, Camarines Sur continues to prove that its vibrant culture is best experienced through its local food. Stay tuned for Day 4!

๐ƒ๐€๐˜ ๐Ÿ ๐‡๐ˆ๐†๐‡๐‹๐ˆ๐†๐‡๐“๐’: SIRAM Local Validation Trip explores the 1st and 2nd Districts of Camarines SurThe Department of Touri...
02/08/2026

๐ƒ๐€๐˜ ๐Ÿ ๐‡๐ˆ๐†๐‡๐‹๐ˆ๐†๐‡๐“๐’: SIRAM Local Validation Trip explores the 1st and 2nd Districts of Camarines Sur

The Department of Tourism Region V continues the 4th leg of the SIRAM Pagkaon Bikolnon: Flavorful Foods of Bicol campaign. For the ๐ฌ๐ž๐œ๐จ๐ง๐ ๐๐š๐ฒ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐‹๐จ๐œ๐š๐ฅ ๐’๐ญ๐š๐ค๐ž๐ก๐จ๐ฅ๐๐ž๐ซ๐ฌโ€™ ๐€๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐•๐š๐ฅ๐ข๐๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐“๐ซ๐ข๐ฉ, the itinerary shifted focus to the rich culinary landscapes of the 1st and 2nd districts of Camarines Sur.

Our esteemed delegation consisting of local chefs, culinary experts, regional tour operators, travel agencies, key opinion leaders, and media partners experienced firsthand the diverse gastronomic offerings across seven municipalities.

๐Œ๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐œ๐ข๐ฉ๐š๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐†๐š๐ข๐ง๐ณ๐š: The day began with a showcase of the community's sustainable fishing practices, featuring a demonstration of traditional crab-catching using a bobo (bamboo crab trap). This was followed by a live production demonstration and a delicious tasting session of their signature crab paste.

๐Œ๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐œ๐ข๐ฉ๐š๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐Œ๐ข๐ง๐š๐ฅ๐š๐›๐š๐œ: The validators enjoyed a brief faith tourism tour led by the local parish priest across the town's heritage sites. Afterward, a live cooking demonstration of sirum-sirum and local pinangat provided a perfect sneak peek into Minalabacโ€™s rich blend of history and culinary tourism.

๐Œ๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐œ๐ข๐ฉ๐š๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐๐š๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐จ๐ง๐š: Welcomed with remarkable Bicolano hospitality, the delegation was given a guided tour of the Pamplona Shared Service Facility. Local community members engaged the team in an insightful discussion about their regional goods, culminating in a presentation of Pamplona's unique versions of tocino and longganisa.

๐Œ๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐œ๐ข๐ฉ๐š๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐‹๐ข๐›๐ฆ๐š๐ง๐š๐ง: Hosted by the generous Local Chief Executive, the validators enjoyed a hearty lunch at the municipal grounds. A major highlight was a live cooking demonstration featuring tolya (river clams), showcasing one of the municipalityโ€™s most abundant aquatic harvests.

๐Œ๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐œ๐ข๐ฉ๐š๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐‚๐š๐›๐ฎ๐ฌ๐š๐จ: The team embarked on a guided eco-tour through the Cabusao Wetland Critical Habitat. Alongside bird watching, the validators delved into the history and traditional production of dinailan, a distinctly local shrimp paste.

๐Œ๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐œ๐ข๐ฉ๐š๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐’๐ข๐ฉ๐จ๐œ๐จ๐ญ: A rainy afternoon was perfectly complemented by Sipocotโ€™s prized loglog. The validators were welcomed with steaming hot bowls of this signature noodle soup at a local eatery situated near the town's historic railways.

๐Œ๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐œ๐ข๐ฉ๐š๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐๐š๐ฌ๐š๐œ๐š๐จ: Capping off the day, the delegation was warmly received by the Local Chief Executive at Surfersโ€™ Paradise Resort. The final stop highlighted Pasacao's prized catchโ€”smoked fish or tinapaโ€”and featured an innovative culinary demonstration of tinapa pasta. It was a flavorful conclusion that showcased exactly why Pasacao is celebrated as the Summer Capital of Camarines Sur.

The journey to map out the flavorful treasures of Camarines Sur continues!

๐ƒ๐€๐˜ ๐Ÿ ๐‡๐ˆ๐†๐‡๐‹๐ˆ๐†๐‡๐“๐’: SIRAM Pagkaon Bikolnon Validation Trip in Camarines SurThe Department of Tourism Region V has official...
02/08/2026

๐ƒ๐€๐˜ ๐Ÿ ๐‡๐ˆ๐†๐‡๐‹๐ˆ๐†๐‡๐“๐’: SIRAM Pagkaon Bikolnon Validation Trip in Camarines Sur

The Department of Tourism Region V has officially launched the 4th leg of the SIRAM Pagkaon Bikolnon: Flavorful Foods of Bicol campaign. The ๐‹๐จ๐œ๐š๐ฅ ๐’๐ญ๐š๐ค๐ž๐ก๐จ๐ฅ๐๐ž๐ซ๐ฌโ€™ ๐€๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐•๐š๐ฅ๐ข๐๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐“๐ซ๐ข๐ฉ commenced in the Rinconada area of Camarines Sur on July 27, 2026.

An esteemed team of local validators comprising regional chefs, culinary experts, tour operators, travel agencies, key opinion leaders, and media partners embarked on a journey to explore Rinconada's rich culinary heritage. Their assessments and community immersions will help finalize the provinceโ€™s official gastronomy map ahead of the upcoming National Validation Trip.

๐Œ๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐œ๐ข๐ฉ๐š๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐๐š๐ญ๐จ: The day began with a guided tour of Sesgundoโ€™s Pancit Bato factory, showcasing the meticulous artisanal craftsmanship behind these highly prized local noodles. The team also evaluated innovative local dishes, including Pancit Bato Sisig and Pancit Bato Ramen.

๐Œ๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐œ๐ข๐ฉ๐š๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐๐š๐›๐ฎ๐š: The validators were introduced to the celebrated Nabua P**o, followed by a productive courtesy call with the Local Chief Executive at the municipal hall.

๐Œ๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐œ๐ข๐ฉ๐š๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐๐š๐ฅ๐š๐ญ๐š๐ง: After a scenic drive to Maruk Baruk Resort, the team witnessed a culinary demonstration of binading layget, highlighting the traditional preparation, cleaning, and simmering techniques of the dish.

๐Œ๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐œ๐ข๐ฉ๐š๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐š: In partnership with the Bula Upland Farmersโ€™ Agriculture Cooperative, the local government presented a step-by-step demonstration of Rak n Rol. These crispy, vibrant cassava chips have become a signature gastronomical pride of the community and an essential pasalubong for visiting tourists.

๐Œ๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐œ๐ข๐ฉ๐š๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐๐š๐š๐จ: Arriving at Barlin Park, the delegation was warmly welcomed by the Local Chief Executive. The visit featured a brief presentation on Guinalpong, a star-shaped kakanin that holds deep cultural and spiritual significance for the community.

๐ˆ๐ซ๐ข๐ ๐š ๐‚๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ: The first day concluded with a comprehensive food expo organized by the City Government of Iriga. Each Rinconada municipality showcased its premier culinary assets through dedicated booths. Iriga City proudly highlighted its Linangta Pili Pulp Chipsโ€”a nutritious, innovative snack developed by upcycling pili pulp, a common by-product of pili nut processing.

๐Œ๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐œ๐ข๐ฉ๐š๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐๐ฎ๐ก๐ข: Also taking center stage at the Iriga City Food Expo was Buhiโ€™s presentation of their prized Tilapiang Buhi. Raised in the unique, volcanic, sulfur-tinged waters of Lake Buhi and fed by natural mountain streams, this fish holds legendary status. It is widely celebrated across the Bicol region for its remarkably clean and sweet tasteโ€”completely free of the muddy flavor (lasang putik) often associated with freshwater fish.

Stay tuned as we continue to map out the flavorful treasures of Camarines Sur!

๐Ÿ“ข [๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—ฃ๐—ข๐—ฆ๐—ง] ๐Ÿšจ ๐—˜๐—ซ๐—ง๐—˜๐—ก๐——๐—˜๐—— ๐——๐—˜๐—”๐——๐—Ÿ๐—œ๐—ก๐—˜ ๐Ÿšจ ๐—–๐—”๐—Ÿ๐—Ÿ ๐—™๐—ข๐—ฅ ๐—”๐—ฃ๐—ฃ๐—Ÿ๐—œ๐—–๐—”๐—ก๐—ง๐—ฆ: ๐—•๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฒ ๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐—”๐—ฐ๐—ฐ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐—ด๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—ง๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—š๐˜‚๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐—•๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—น ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐—ด๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป! ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ๐ŸŒ‹Great...
31/07/2026

๐Ÿ“ข [๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—ฃ๐—ข๐—ฆ๐—ง] ๐Ÿšจ ๐—˜๐—ซ๐—ง๐—˜๐—ก๐——๐—˜๐—— ๐——๐—˜๐—”๐——๐—Ÿ๐—œ๐—ก๐—˜ ๐Ÿšจ ๐—–๐—”๐—Ÿ๐—Ÿ ๐—™๐—ข๐—ฅ ๐—”๐—ฃ๐—ฃ๐—Ÿ๐—œ๐—–๐—”๐—ก๐—ง๐—ฆ: ๐—•๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฒ ๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐—”๐—ฐ๐—ฐ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐—ด๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—ง๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—š๐˜‚๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐—•๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—น ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐—ด๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป! ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ๐ŸŒ‹

Great news! We are extending the deadline for the submission of requirements to August 14, 2026!
Are you passionate about tourism, sharing local history, and exploring hidden gems? The Department of Tourism Region V is looking for the next generation of professional tour guides to be the face of ! ๐ŸŽ’โœจ

Applications are still open for the intensive ๐Ÿฏ๐Ÿฌ-๐——๐—ฎ๐˜† ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐—ด๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—ง๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—š๐˜‚๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—–๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐˜€๐—ฒ happening from October 5, 2026 to November 8, 2026.

This comprehensive manpower training program is fully designed to enrich your industry knowledge, upgrade your communication skills, and provide you with the official credentials needed to thrive in the tourism industry. ๐Ÿ“ˆ๐Ÿ’ผ

๐Ÿ“Œ ๐๐”๐€๐‹๐ˆ๐…๐ˆ๐‚๐€๐“๐ˆ๐Ž๐๐’
- At least 18 years old
- At least a 2nd-year college student or Senior High School graduate
- Must be Physically Fit
- Must be based in Bicol Region
- Preferably a DOT Accredited Community Guide
- Preferably with one (1) to two (2) years of experience in guiding guests or tourists.

๐Ÿ“ฉ ๐€๐๐๐‹๐ˆ๐‚๐€๐“๐ˆ๐Ž๐ ๐ˆ๐๐’๐“๐‘๐”๐‚๐“๐ˆ๐Ž๐๐’
Interested applicants are requested to submit the following documents in PDF format via email to [email protected] on or before August 14, 2026.
Download the Application form here: https://drive.google.com/.../1-_aTcDz7TCb8J3NRVQy.../view...

๐Ÿ“‚ ๐…๐ˆ๐‹๐„ ๐๐€๐Œ๐ˆ๐๐† ๐…๐Ž๐‘๐Œ๐€๐“
Last Name, First Name, Middle Initial - RTG Course Application
[Ex. Dela Cruz, Juan B. - RTG Course Application]
Note: It must be compressed in a single file. Applicants who fail to comply with the instructions and requirements shall not be entertained.

๐Ÿ“ž ๐…๐Ž๐‘ ๐ˆ๐๐๐”๐ˆ๐‘๐ˆ๐„๐’
You may contact: 0927-359-6678
(Working hours from Monday - Thursday; 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM)

๐Ÿ“ฃ Slots are highly competitive and limited to ensure high-quality training. Take the first step toward becoming an ambassador for Region V! ๐ŸŒŸ

๐€๐๐๐‹๐ˆ๐‚๐€๐“๐ˆ๐Ž๐ ๐ˆ๐’ ๐…๐‘๐„๐„!







๐—” ๐—›๐—œ๐—ฆ๐—ง๐—ข๐—ฅ๐—œ๐—– ๐—™๐—œ๐—ฅ๐—ฆ๐—ง ๐—™๐—ข๐—ฅ ๐—–๐—”๐—  ๐—ก๐—ข๐—ฅ๐—ง๐—˜ ๐—ง๐—ข๐—จ๐—ฅ๐—œ๐—ฆ๐—  โœจ๏ธLast July 24, the ๐—˜๐˜…๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—–๐—ฎ๐—บ ๐—ก๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜๐—ฒ ๐—ง๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—น ๐—™๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐—ฟ ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฒ officially opened at SM Ci...
29/07/2026

๐—” ๐—›๐—œ๐—ฆ๐—ง๐—ข๐—ฅ๐—œ๐—– ๐—™๐—œ๐—ฅ๐—ฆ๐—ง ๐—™๐—ข๐—ฅ ๐—–๐—”๐—  ๐—ก๐—ข๐—ฅ๐—ง๐—˜ ๐—ง๐—ข๐—จ๐—ฅ๐—œ๐—ฆ๐—  โœจ๏ธ

Last July 24, the ๐—˜๐˜…๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—–๐—ฎ๐—บ ๐—ก๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜๐—ฒ ๐—ง๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—น ๐—™๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐—ฟ ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฒ officially opened at SM City Daet marked by a vibrant opening and ribbonโ€‘cutting ceremony led by Governor Ricarte โ€œD**gโ€ Padilla, Vice Governor Engr. Joseph V. Ascutia, DOT V Regional Director Herbie B. Aguas, Board Member John Carlo โ€œLukadโ€ De Lima SPCommitee Chairman - Tourism, Provincial Board Members Jonah Pimentel, Teresita Malubay, Michael Canlas, Rebecca Padilla, Municipal Mayors, Municipal Tourism Officers, Reigning Pageant Titleholders, Bantayog Tourism Content Creators, The Provincial Tourism Council, Academe, Students and other invited guests.The opening was highlighted by the wonderful performances of the Tatak Kulturang Cam Norteรฑo (TKC) Chorale and Dance Troupe.

Organized by the Provincial Government of Camarines Norte through the Provincial Tourism Operations Office headed by Ms. Genelyn โ€œAngelโ€ V. David, LPT, the fair carried the theme "๐™๐™๐™๐™„๐™Ž๐™ˆ๐™Š, ๐™๐˜ผ๐™”๐™Š ๐™ˆ๐™„๐™Ž๐™ˆ๐™Š!" which is a call for unity, pride, and collective effort, reminding every CamNorteรฑo that tourism thrives when the community itself takes part.

For the first time ever, municipalities, accommodation establishments, tour operators, travel agencies, artisans, and tourism groups gathered in one place to showcase the best of CamNorte. This milestone aligns with the Department of Tourism's newest domestic campaign in โ€œDiscover More to Loveโ€ alongside the tourism branding of our province in .
After the opening ceremonies, the travel fair goers were treated to a lively trivia game and informative Tourism Product Presentations from Municipal Tourism Offices , Tourism Oriented Groups and and artisans. The first day capped off by a fun Travel Bingo game, awarding cash prizes, gift certificates and free all expense paid trips to the pristine Calaguas Islands which is a fitting celebration of Cam Norteโ€™s culture, adventure, and community spirit! ๐Ÿ’š

29/07/2026

Casa Basilisa Hotel & Resort
Discover the Charm & Beauty of Casa Basilisa Hotel & Resort.
Your perfect retreat for relaxation and tranquility.

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DOT Region V, Regional Center Site, Rawis
Legazpi
4500

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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