To jump-start the tourism industry in the country, the government approved a strict guideline in place that made several world-class tourist destinations open their doors to non-essential and leisure travelers.
In an effort to boost the industry, several celebrities and personalities traveled to different places from the Summer Capital of the Philippines Baguio City to the Surfing Capital of the Philippines Siargao.
Take a look at some of the top local destinations that celebrities enjoyed in 2021 in this gallery.
When leisure travel was allowed, celebrities went to the beautiful white sand beach of Boracay in 2021.
Some of the celebrities who went to Boracay last year were real-life couples Tom Rodriguez and Carla Abellana, Gabbi Garcia and Khalil Ramos, and Edgar Allan Guzman and Shaira Diaz.
Before the onslaught of Typhoon Odette, several celebrities and personalities enjoyed the majestic beauty of the island of Siargao, which is hailed as one of the best islands by international publications.
To help in the recovery of Siargao, you can donate to GMA Kapuso Foundation by clicking this link.
Celebrity couple Derek Ramsay and Ellen Adarna had their pamamanhikan in Siargao with their families. 'Las Hermanas' star Faith Da Silva and Bianca Umali also went to the island to take a break from showbiz.
Bohol was one of the first provinces that lift the negative RT-PCR test for leisure travelers and celebrities took advantage of this fact to see the world-class Chocolate Hills and man-made forest.
Unfortunately, Bohol was also one of the provinces that get destroyed by Typhoon Odette. To help in the recovery of Bohol, you can donate to GMA Kapuso Foundation by clicking this link.
Kapuso Global Endorser Gabbi Garcia and 'Las Hermanas' star Thea Tolentino had a chance to see the beautiful and world-class Chocolate Hills.
El Nido, Palawan opened its borders to non-essential and leisure travelers in late 2021.
El Nido became a trending topic in December 2021 when Filipino boy band SB19 visited the beautiful destination to shoot the music video of their latest song, 'SLMT.'
Celebrities surely missed the Surfing Capital of the North, San Juan, La Union, when it opened its border to tourists in 2021.
Before going to the United States, LJ Reyes and her kids Ethan and Summer went to La Union for a much-needed breather.
The Summer Capital of the Philippines opened its doors to tourists in early 2021. Later on, Baguio City only accepted fully-vaccinated tourists before one again suspending it in 2022.
Kapuso actor Rodjun Cruz bought his wife Dianne and then months-old son Joaquin in Baguio in March 2021, among other celebrities who went up to the city.