The cities of Malaybalay, Iligan, and El Salvador, together with the Province of Misamis Oriental, emerged as Grand Winners in their respective categories at the prestigious 2025 Association of Tourism Officers of the Philippines (ATOP)–Department of Tourism (DOT) Pearl Awards held October 1-4 in Baguio City. A proud moment for Northern Mindanao, these wins highlight the region’s outstanding tourism programs and initiatives that continue to elevate local culture, heritage, and destinations on the national stage. Congratulations!
MALAYBALAY CITY
- GRAND WINNER – BEST IN TOURISM PROMOTIONAL VIDEO (CITY LEVEL) – “SAKA TA MALAYBALAY”
- 2ND RUNNER-UP – BEST IN TOURISM PROMOTIONAL BROCHURE (CITY LEVEL) – “SCAN AND EXPLORE”
ILIGAN CITY
- GRAND WINNER – BEST TOURISM SOUVENIRS (NON-FOOD), HIGHLY URBANIZED CITY – TRI-PEOPLE CROCHET DOLLS
- 1ST RUNNER-UP – BEST TOURISM PROMOTIONS: BROCHURE, HIGHLY URBANIZED CITY – “LIVE THE ADVENTURE, DISCOVER ILIGAN”
- 1ST RUNNER-UP – BEST TOURISM PROMOTIONS: VIDEO, HIGHLY URBANIZED CITY – “VIVA TURISMO ILIGAN”
BUKIDNON
- 2ND RUNNER-UP – BEST IN CULTURAL FESTIVAL (PROVINCIAL LEVEL) – KAAMULAN FESTIVAL
EL SALVADOR CITY
- GRAND WINNER FOR BEST RELIGIOUS FESTIVAL IN THE PHILIPPINES – FEAST OF THE DIVINE MERCY
MISAMIS ORIENTAL
- GRAND WINNER – MOST OUTSTANDING TOURISM OFFICERS ASSOCIATION – ASSOCIATION OF TOURISM OFFICERS OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL (ATOM)
- 1ST RUNNER-UP – BEST TOURISM ORIENTED PROVINCE
- 2ND RUNNER-UP – BEST TOURISM WEEK CELEBRATION IN 2024
