DOT: Permit-free professional photography now allowed in Intramuros

Inquirer.net - Oct 25, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Photographers and camera enthusiasts can now use their professional cameras inside the walled city of Intramuros without securing permits, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said on Sunday. “The historic Walled City of Intramuros is welcoming photographers, camera enthusiasts, and hobbyists alike to capture its centuries-old beauty through a new policy allowing the

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