Barlig Tourism Office

29/08/2025

27/08/2025

25/08/2025

𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲 🇵🇭

The Department of Tourism – Cordillera Administrative Region joins the nation in honoring the courage of our national and local heroes whose sacrifices secured the freedom we cherish today.

We likewise pay tribute to our modern-day heroes in the tourism industry—our workers, cultural bearers, and communities—whose unwavering dedication keeps the spirit of the Cordilleras alive for every traveler to experience.

May the legacy of their service and sacrifice inspire us to preserve our heritage, celebrate our culture, and strive together for a brighter and more vibrant future.

11/08/2025

𝗣𝟮𝟬 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗠𝗦𝗠𝗘𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁

Up to PHP20 million loan can now be availed by tourism Micro, Small, and Medium, Enterprises (MSMEs) through the Turismo Asenso multipurpose loan program under the Small Business Corporation (SBCorp) to scale up their business operations and improve the quality of their services to tourists.

Launched following the successful signing of a Memorandum of Agreement between the DOT and DTI in April 2025, the program aims to empower tourism MSMEs by providing access to low-interest financing to help scale up operations and enhance services for visitors.

“With tourism contributing 8.9% to our GDP and providing jobs to over 6.75 million Filipinos, our approach has always been to grow tourism as a powerful economic driver. The Turismo Asenso loan program is part of this vision—giving our tourism MSMEs the capital they need to expand, hire more people, and improve services. This is real, accessible support for the entrepreneurs at the heart of our tourism economy. We thank DTI Secretary Cristina Roque and SBCorp for this partnership,” Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco said.

Qualified applicants may borrow up to PHP20 million with a competitive interest rate of 1% per month on a diminishing balance basis. For non-collateral loans, new borrowers may access up to PHP3 million, while existing borrowers may qualify for loans of up to PHP5 million. Flexible repayment terms of up to five years are also available.

Interested applicants must have a Filipino-owned registered business or with at least 60 percent Filipino ownership of the business; have a track record of the business not lower than one year; with asset size not exceeding P100 million, excluding the lot; and without past due account in any of the programs of the SBCorp and no major negative credit findings.

Interested applicants may apply through https://brs.sbcorp.ph.

10/08/2025

09/08/2025

𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝’𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬

The Department of Tourism – Cordillera Administrative Region proudly joins the global celebration of the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples.

Today, we honor the vibrant traditions, diverse heritage, and deep-rooted wisdom of Indigenous communities—especially those in the Cordilleras. From our time-honored crafts to our enduring connection with nature, the Cordilleras stand as a living testament to the beauty of cultural identity.

Let us celebrate, protect, and promote the legacy of our Indigenous Peoples, ensuring that their voices, stories, and traditions continue to inspire generations to come.

08/08/2025

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06/08/2025

𝐔𝐍𝐕𝐄𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐓𝐎𝐏 𝟏𝟐 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐇 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐂𝐎𝐑𝐃𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐀 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐌 𝐕𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐀𝐆𝐄 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓!

The Search for the 2025 Best Tourism Village in the Cordillera has officially reached its final round.

From 21 inspiring and culturally rich tourism villages across the region, 12 exceptional communities have been carefully shortlisted — in no particular order — by the Department of Tourism - Cordillera Administrative Region (DOT-CAR).

1. Anonat Sustainable Tourism Village
2. Bagnen Tourism Village (Maudan Green Trails)
3. Balbalasang Eco Village
4. Bayyo Tourism Village
5. Butao Village
6. Daguioman Tourism Village
7. Kadaclan Cluster Tourism Village
8. Kiangan Tourism Village (Open Air Museum)
9. Losad Tourism Village
10. Maligcong Tourism Village
11. Panubtuban, Haliap, Amduntog, Antipolo (PHAA) Cluster Village
12. Tawang Tourism Village

This annual search highlights DOT-CAR’s commitment to promoting community-based tourism as a strategic pathway to empowering local communities, fostering sustainable development, and supporting villages in achieving their aspirations for growth and well-being.

As we move closer to the final selection, we invite everyone to continue supporting their respective communities and celebrate the richness of Cordilleran culture and heritage. Let this recognition inspire even more villages to pursue excellence in sustainable, inclusive, and culturally grounded tourism.