Philippine Tourism Authority

Philippine Tourism Authority

Address: Ground Floor LDM Building, Legaspi Street, corner M.J. Cuenco Avenue, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu
Phone: +63 32 255 7748
Website: http://www.tourism.gov.ph


Social Media:

https://www.facebook.com/DepartmentOfTourism


Descriptions:

The Philippines is the third largest English speaking country in the world. It has a rich history combining Asian, European, and American influences. Prior to Spanish colonization in 1521, the Filipinos had a rich culture and were trading with the Chinese and the Japanese. Spain's colonization brought about the construction of Intramuros in 1571, a "Walled City" comprised of European buildings and churches, replicated in different parts of the archipelago. In 1898, after 350 years and 300 rebellions, the Filipinos, with leaders like Jose Rizal and Emilio Aguinaldo, succeeded in winning their independence.