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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 Department of Tourism (DOT) and Local Government Unit (LGU) of Lingayen, Pangasinan signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) in connection with the soon to rise Tourist Rest Area in Lingayen. The agreement was signed by DOT Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco, Pangasinan Governor Ramon Guico III, and Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) Assistant […]
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 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 […]
Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel III praised the Department of Tourism (DOT) for its initiative to digitalize the country’s tourism sector, particularly its commitment to ensuring that “no one will be left behind” in this modernization effort. “The DOT’s move toward digitalization is a step in the right direction. In a world where technology drives […]
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) marked a milestone as it recognized Megaworld Hotels and Resorts (MHR) as the first developer in the Philippines to have all its properties certified as Muslim-Friendly Accommodation Establishments (MFAEs). In a ceremonial awarding event at the DOT Office in Makati City, Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco expressed gratitude to private sector […]
As part of the Philippine Experience Program (PEP) Central Luzon leg, Department of Tourism (DOT) Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco led a solemn wreath-laying ceremony at the Mt. Samat National Shrine in Bataan, also known as the “Dambana ng Kagitingan” or Shrine of Valor. The ceremony paid tribute to the nation’s enduring legacy of courage […]