Category: From the VKP Desk

 

Dear Friends, Collaborators, and Fellow Travelers,

With great pride and gratitude, we officially open the doors—virtually—to our brand-new website we fondly call Viajero Kultura Pilipinas, your go-to destination for everything about discovering the wonders of the Philippines.

This endeavor would not have been possible without the passion, patience, and dedication of the amazing individuals behind it—from writers and researchers to photographers, developers, and local contributors on the ground. We thank you deeply for breathing life into every page.

To our future readers—adventurers, wanderers, balikbayans, and armchair travelers alike—this platform was built for you. Expect rich stories of hidden gems, expert travel tips, affordable routes, feast-worthy food trips, and cultural journeys that celebrate the vibrant soul of every Philippine province.

We also extend a heartfelt invitation to the true backbone of Philippine tourism—our tour guides, hotel staff, porters, transport drivers, homestay hosts, dive instructors, heritage keepers, LGU tourism officers, and the many hardworking people behind the scenes. Your voices, stories, and insights are welcome here. Join us in shaping an honest and empowering platform for the world to see the Philippines through your eyes.

To kick off our initiative, we present a detailed feature on Bacolod City!

The journey has just begun. Let’s travel forward—together.

Warm regards,
Viajero Kultura Pilipinas
Philippine Travel-Tourism Website Team
https://viajerokulturapilipinas.com/

P.S: Our heartfelt thanks to Mr. Stephen Kapaw-an for his diligent efforts in ensuring that our content is as concise, accurate, and informative for our readers. To Christopher Dela Cruz for making this website a reality by providing his expertise, his pocket, and his motivation to get this project moving. Joel Ganibe for sharing his knowledge and expertise in the organizational scheme. Thanks also go to Arvin Dimate for providing us with original photos from around Bacolod City. Let’s collaborate more closely on future issues. Hoping we will!

 

To our tour guides, porters, hotel frontliners, car rental drivers, dive instructors, homestay hosts, souvenir vendors, and every warm smile that makes Philippine travel unforgettable—this is for you.

Dear Partners in Tourism,

Mabuhay!

We extend this heartfelt invitation to YOU—the backbone, the storytellers, the smiling faces, and the quiet champions of the Philippine travel and tourism industry.

You are the reason travelers come back. You are the reason they remember a destination with fondness. You carry the legacy of Filipino hospitality with every tip you give, every bag you carry, every local story you tell, and every smile you offer after a long day’s journey.

Today, we invite you to do something new, something exciting—
Share your voice with the world.

We are building a Philippine Travel & Tourism Website not only for travelers, but for you—the real voices behind the journeys. This will be a platform where everyone—from the tricycle driver in Coron who knows the best sunset view, to the front desk agent in Bacolod who can recommend the hidden batchoy spot, to the porter in Bohol who’s seen generations of travelers grow—can contribute, advise, and inspire.

 

Why Are We Doing This?

Because the best insights come from the ground. From you.
We believe that improving the Philippine tourism experience starts with listening to those who live it daily.

We want to:

• Showcase real stories from the field.
• Educate travelers with tips only locals would know.
• Bridge communication between guests and service providers.
• Help raise the standards of service by learning from each other.

What Can You Share?

• Your own travel service stories—funny, heartwarming, challenging, or inspiring.
• Tips or advice for travelers that make their stay smoother and safer.
• Suggestions to improve services in your town, port, or hotel.
• Mistakes travelers should avoid, and how they can make the most of their stay.
• Your own “secret spots” and must-try food or tours in your area.
• Any issues or challenges in the tourism experience you’ve observed that you believe need addressing.

You don’t need to be a professional writer—we will help you craft your story. What matters most is your honesty, experience, and willingness to share.

 

How Will This Help You?

•You gain recognition as a local tourism expert.
•You help shape the future of Philippine tourism services.
•Your name or business may get featured on the site.
•You join a growing community of tourism heroes across the Philippines.
•You help train the next generation of tourism frontliners.

This is your chance to not just work in tourism—but to help lead it forward.

Where Do You Start?

Send us your story, advice, or tip at:
📧 ronnie@viajerokulturapilipinas.com
📱 Or message us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1397594481358977

Don’t worry if it’s just a short thought, a simple experience, or even just a tip—we’ll help turn it into something beautiful.

 

Let’s build this space together.
Let the world see tourism through the eyes of those who live it every day.

Thank you for your service.
Thank you for your smile.
Thank you for making the Philippines more than just a destination—but a home.

With deep respect and gratitude,

Viajero Kultura Pilipinas
Philippine Travel & Tourism Voices Initiative
#TinigNgTurismo #VoicesOfPhilippineTourism