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The Department of Tourism (DOT) led the groundbreaking ceremony and memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing of the Tourist Rest Area (TRA) in the Municipality of Tubungan, Iloilo. Situated in Brgy. Igpaho, the TRA in Tubungan is the first to be constructed in the province of Iloilo and the Western Visayas region. In her address during […]
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco has proposed the establishment of a new flagship project, the 24/7 tourist courts, to aid in the swift resolution of cases where tourists are involved. According to Frasco, she proposed the matter during the recent sectoral meeting with President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. in Malacañang, where the President […]
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco underscored the integration of human touch and technological advancements during her keynote address at the recent 7th Tourism Human Resource Congress at the Grand Ballroom of The Bayleaf Cavite. The event, themed “5 IR: Achieving Harmonious Human-Machine Collaboration in Tourism and Hospitality,” showcased significant milestones and future […]
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco was the Guest of Honor and Keynote Speaker at the opening ceremony of the inaugural edition of Philippine Halal Trade & Tourism Summit at the World Trade Center Metro Manila (WTCMM). Addressing government officials and Halal stakeholders, travel and tourism, and allied industries, Frasco bared the latest […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Tabaco, Albay signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the construction of a Tourist Rest Area (TRA) in Tabaco City. This agreement, formalized after the groundbreaking ceremony, marks a significant milestone in the region’s tourism infrastructure and sustainability. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT), together with the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines, unveiled before the international community details of the Philippine participation to the upcoming World Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan. The World Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, sanctioned by the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE), will be held on Yumeshima Island in Osaka, […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) celebrates the inclusion of the province of Apayao as the fourth “biosphere reserve” in the Philippines recognized by a body in the United Nations (UN). In her message, DOT Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco congratulated Apayao as it joins the list of the World Network of Biosphere Reserves of the United […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) and The Medical City (TMC), a premier healthcare institution, entered into a historic partnership aimed at positioning the Philippines as a top destination for health and wellness. This landmark collaboration was formalized during the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing recently at the Grand Hyatt Manila. Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco […]
As the Philippines hosted the 36th United Nations (UN) Tourism Joint Commission Meetings for East Asia and the Pacific, and South Asia, Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco called for shared dedication towards preserving culture and alignment of tourism policies across the region. The Philippines, through the Department of Tourism (DOT), hosted the joint commission meetings […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) commenced the three-day SALAAM: The Halal Travel and Trade Expo Philippines 2024 at the Gateway Mall 2 Activity Center in Cubao, Quezon City. The event was dedicated to highlighting Halal-certified and Muslim-friendly products, services, and tourism establishments and attractions. It not only emphasizes Halal Gastronomy but also delves into various […]