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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 […]
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed Republic Act (R.A.) 12079, known as the “VAT Refund for Non-Resident Tourists,” during a ceremonial signing recently at Malacañan Palace.In his speech, the President emphasized the significance of the law, stating that “shopping has become an essential part of the travel experience”. Marcos noted that in 2023, the Philippine tourism […]
The Philippine Dive Experience, an inaugural program of the Department of Tourism (DOT), officially kicked off with a ceremonial banging of air tanks at the world-renowned dive destination and the hub for the center of the center of marine biodiversity in the world, Brgy. Anilao in Mabini, Batangas. Spearheaded by Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco, […]
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco led the opening of the Philippine Pavilion at the World Travel Market – WTM London 2024 heading the Philippine delegation to the prestigious annual travel and trade event attended by stakeholders from across the globe. “I am honored to lead our Philippine delegation here at the World […]
Department of Tourism (DOT) Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco extended her heartfelt appreciation for the local government officials of the Caraga region for their enthusiastic participation in the 10th leg of the Philippine Experience Program (PEP). In her speech at the welcome dinner hosted by the Bayugan City Government at the Lope A. Asis Gymnasium, […]
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco received the Philippine contingent to the 48th Ship for Southeast Asian and Japanese Youth Program (SSEAYP) selected by the National Youth Commission (NYC). Frasco noted that the visit of Batch Hiraya to Japan, as well as to other neighboring ASEAN countries, is an opportune time to elevate […]
Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco celebrated the newest recognition of Angeles City, Pampanga as Asia’s Best Emerging Culinary City Destination at the World Culinary Awards Gala Ceremony 2024. Conferred on October 3, the award further solidifies Angeles City’s status as a rising star in global food tourism. “This prestigious recognition of Angeles City as Asia’s […]
The House of Representatives recently terminated the plenary sponsorship and interpellation on the 2025 proposed budget of the Department of Tourism (DOT) and its attached agencies for fiscal year 2025 in the amount of P3.394-billion. DOT budget sponsor and committee on appropriations vice chairman Representative Faustino “Inno” Dy of Isabela said the DOT proposed budget […]
The Philippines has once again demonstrated its status as one of Asia’s premier tourism destinations by clinching a total of eight recognitions at the 31st World Travel Awards (WTA). This is the first time the country hosted the prestigious travel and tourism awards gala ceremony through the combined efforts of the Department of Tourism and […]