The Official Main Man of PTA

Hon. Mark T. Lapid formally took his oath last April 14, 2009 as the official General Manager of the Philippine Tourism Authority. more story

GM Lapid leads Asia’s Biggest Bike Festival

Things are at full speed at the recently concluded
Bike Festival Asia last October 17, 2009 at the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEx) more story

PTA becomes TIEZA

The Tourism Infrastructure & Enterprise Zone Authority was created by virtue of Republic Act No. 9593 dated May 12, 2009, otherwise known as Tourism Act of 2009, replacing the Philippine Tourism Authority. more story

PTA confer employees in the 109th CS Anniversary:

The Authority highlighted its celebration of the 109th anniversary of the Philippine Civil Service with a culminating/awarding program held last September 29, 2009 at the Par-Birdie-Bogey of Club Intramuros Golf Course. This year’s celebration is focus on the theme: “Honoring Our Heroes in Republic Service”.more story

GM Lapid first 100 days at PTA

“We have stepped up our development program to focus on the youth. “This is one of the plans stated by acting General Manager and CEO Mark T. Lapid In his recent speech at the 3rd Annual Tourism Students Congress organized by the Union of Filipino Tourism Educators last August 29, 2008 at Olongapo International Convention Center. more story

1st Night Golf kicks off:

The Philippine Tourism Authority has recently made a new milestone as it staged the “1st Nite Golf Classic” last Nov. 5, 2009 at the Club Intramu-ros Golf Course. more story

GM Lapid graces Ifugao’s Urpih Bannawar Festival:

Tourists all geared up for the country’s pool of festivals this year has begun. Last April, all roads led to the Ifugao and Mountain Province for this year’s Urpih Bannawar Festival, a thanksgiving ritual among the Ifugaos performed right after every household have finished planting the rice fields. more story