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In reiterating MICHELIN Guide’s announcement of its arrival in the Philippines, Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco took a moment to pay tribute to the late Chef Margarita Forés, honoring her lasting impact on Philippine gastronomy. “We make this announcement today, also of course having in mind the deep sadness that all of us felt because of the […]
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco was recognized as the World Tourism Icon of the Year by the Global Tourism Business Association (GTBA) at the DOT Central Office in Makati City.The award was conferred to Frasco, noting her relentless efforts in showcasing the best of the Philippines to the world, fostering cultural exchange, […]
The Philippines and the Kingdom of Cambodia reaffirmed their commitment to advancing tourism cooperation with the presentation of a new Implementation Program on the existing Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Tourism Cooperation between the two nations. Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco and Cambodia’s Minister of Tourism Huot Hak formally presented the signed […]
Tourists can now access support from Korean-speaking agents through the Department of Tourism’s (DOT) expanded Tourist Assistance Call Center (TACC).The DOT made the announcement on the expansion of the tourist hotline to provide Korean-speaking support, reflecting the Department’s commitment to enhancing service for travelers from South Korea, the country’s largest source of inbound tourists. Inquiring […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Department of Social Welfare and Development – DSWD formally signed a partnership to provide alternative livelihood assistance to ensure the continuity of jobs and opportunities for tourism workers affected by calamities, disasters, and emergencies. This will also allow support to community-based tourism organizations (CBTOs) and small tourism business […]
The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) aims to strengthen its bilateral relations with Thailand by signing the “Implementation Program of the Agreement on Cooperation on Tourism.” Philippine Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco and Thailand Minister of Tourism and Sports Sorawong Thienthong officially inked the agreement at the Double Tree Hotel in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. This […]
In her address during the 12th ASEAN-India Tourism Ministers Meeting, Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco underscored the promising growth and future potential of tourism relations between the Philippines and India. According to Frasco, in 2024, the Philippines welcomed nearly 80,000 Indian visitors, marking an over 12% growth compared to the previous year. […]
In a significant milestone for Philippine tourism, The Philippines represented by Secretary of Tourism Christina Garcia Frasco formally accepted the chairmanship of the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) 2026 during a ceremonial handover held at the Johor International Convention Center in Malaysia recently. The symbolic gavel was handed over by Dato Sri Tiong King Sing, Malaysian […]
The Philippines, represented by Department of Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco, proudly participated as Vice Chair at the 28th ASEAN Tourism Ministers Meetings, held alongside the ASEAN Tourism Forum 2025 recently. The meeting brought together tourism ministers from ASEAN member states, including Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei, Singapore, Thailand, Cambodia, Timor Leste, and Vietnam, and tourism leaders […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) initiated discussions to strengthen tourism and trade convergence programs.DOT Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco and DTI Secretary Maria Cristina Roque met at the Filinvest Building in Makati City to explore collaborative opportunities aimed at enhancing product development, supporting tourism-related micro, small, and medium […]