Rizal post-pandemic tourism banks on art, religion, and nature-DOT

by Patricia Bermudez March 28, 2021 Regional Director Michael Palispis led the tou...

by Patricia Bermudez
March 28, 2021

Regional Director Michael Palispis led the tourism circuit validation in Rizal province to assess the readiness of travel destinations included in the tourism circuit in accepting clients, as prescribed in the public health and safety protocols of the Inter Agency Task Force Against COVID-19. (photo courtesy of DMS)

CALAMBA CITY - Tourism in the province of Rizal under the new normal will bank on its cultural landmarks, scenic views, and adrenaline-inducing nature activities, the Department of Tourism Region IV-A (DOT IV-A) reveals after making its final preparations for the CALABARZON Tourism Circuit launch.

Regional Director Michael Palispis led the tourism circuit validation in Rizal province, together with representatives from the Department of Health, Philippine Information Agency, Rizal Travel Agencies Association, Inc., and local tourism officers, to assess the readiness of travel destinations included in the tourism circuit in accepting clients, as prescribed in the public health and safety protocols of the Inter Agency Task Force Against COVID-19.



“They have identified Faith, Fun, Adventure, and Nature for Rizal. That’s why we can see the destinations we have visited during the past few days puro outdoors and with a touch of arts and culture,” Palispis said of the tourism activities that will be highlighted in promoting tourism in Rizal province.

Set to be marketed as the Faith, Fun, Adventure, and Nature destination in the region, the DOT and DOH evaluated a diverse set of destinations, such as the Antipolo Cathedral, Antipolo Pasalubong Center, Hinulugang Taktak Falls, ATV Adventure Rizal, Flor’s Garden, Cloud 9 Sport and Leisure Hub, Christ the King Church in the Sky, Blanco Family Museum, Nemiranda Art Cafe, Pinto Art Museum, Angono street murals, and Taytay tiangge.



“For Rizal Province, we have just conducted our final validation of the destinations included in the clusters. We have visited the city of Antipolo, Angono, Taytay, and Cainta. So we had our validation in Angono which is the art capital of the Philippines and we visited several art galleries. Hopefully in the next few months, we can lunch the cluster of Rizal,” Palispis said.

More commonly known as the Green Corridor Initiative, this flagship project of the DOT IV-A aims to safely reopen the region for tourism.



Under the new normal, the Green Corridor Initiative plays a vital role in maintaining regional diversity, improving environmental quality, offering economic opportunities as well as protecting heritage and culture in the region.

Together with the DOH, Tourism Promotions Board, Office of Product and Market Development, local tourism officers and stakeholders, DOT IV-A previously visited Laguna province to determine the readiness of its local destinations in safely reopening for tourists as a post-pandemic effort in revitalizing the tourism industry. (PB)