An estimated 1.2 million devotees took part in the historic evening procession, continuing the Peñafrancia tradition despite adjustments prompted by low tide.
Tourism and cultural stakeholders in Negros Occidental are being encouraged to work together more closely as the province responds to an increasingly fast-changing industry.
Tourism services in Antique continue to develop as 84 establishments received accreditation through the DOT-Western Visayas Accreditation on Wheels program.
Tourism growth and retirement development are being promoted together in Sarangani and General Santos through efforts to attract more private investment.
The DOT initiative aims to simplify accreditation access by bringing government services closer to tourism businesses and stakeholders operating in Antique.
Agri-tourism development in Benguet is receiving greater attention as TIEZA supports La Trinidad in improving its highly visited Strawberry Farm attraction.