The Department of Tourism (DOT) announces that professional cameras can now be used in Intramuros, Manila, without first securing a permit for personal and souvenir photography. The change applies to photographers and camera enthusiasts visiting the historic Walled City.
Multiple outlets report that the update is framed as a new policy to make it easier for visitors to capture Intramuros’ historic sites. DOT describes the move as welcoming photographers, camera enthusiasts, and hobbyists to photograph “centuries-old” beauty, and it is supported by the Intramuros Administration.
One outlet also adds that the initiative is led in partnership with CameraHaus, giving a specific collaborator behind the policy. Overall, the coverage focuses on the practical adjustment—removing a permit step—while keeping attention on the DOT’s announcement and the goal of encouraging photography in the area.
