Consul General Mario De Leon encourages the youth, “Experience the Philippines with NOW PH Tour.” PHOTOS BY CARLSO CRUZ
NEW YORK CITY– Filipino American young professionals trooped to the Philippine Center Gallery lobby on the evening of March 7 for Filipino food and drinks an invitation to visit the Philippines on the NOW PH Tour.
Some 55 attendees learned about the eight-day NOW PH Tour especially designed for the Fil-Am millennials. The evening was hosted by the Philippine Consulate General New York and Philippine Department of Tourism New York, with food served by Maharlika Jeepney and music by DJ Norman Dalager.
During the brief program, Consul General Mario De Leon recalled the many consulate initiatives to engage the young community members, such as the Leadership and Mentoring Seminar series, the FYLPRO Town Hall, and the Philippine Graduation (PGRAD).
PDOT-NY’s Zeny Palugna (left) describes the NOW PH Tour itinerary to guests. (
He explained NOW PH Tour’s unique itinerary and the valuable lessons it can teach the young: appreciation for their heritage and history, understanding of the government and business situation in the Philippines, fun and friendship during the adventure tours, and most importantly, a spirit of giving back on the many opportunities to join social enterprise programs in the country.
Zeny Palugna, Department of Tourism-New York administrative officer discussed the details of the 8-day tour, which arrives in the Philippines on April 8. Some of the tour highlights: a visit to Malacanang Palace, meeting with business leaders, tour of Intramuros and night spots in Manila, heritage tour of Dumaguete, swimming with whale sharks in Oslob, Cebu, gastronomy and traditional industries in Cebu City.
NOW PH Tour is a project of the Philippine Embassy Washington with the support of the Department of Tourism, US-Philippines Society, and the Philippine Consulates General in the US. More information may be found in NOW PH website www.justgoph.com.
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