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Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco met with Cebu tour guides at the Oakridge Executive Club, underscoring their indispensable role in the Philippine tourism industry’s remarkable growth and success. Speaking before an audience of around 70 tour guides, Frasco highlighted the tourism sector’s extraordinary achievements, citing its ₱3.36 trillion contribution to the economy, […]
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 […]
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco warmly welcomed Jamaican Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett during his courtesy call at the newly inaugurated Centro de Turismo Intramuros in Manila. “Delighted to welcome the Minister of Tourism of Jamaica Edmund Bartlett and grateful to accept his compliments for the Philippines which was awarded the Global Tourism Resilience […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) proudly celebrates the Philippines’ four prestigious victories at the 2024 World Travel Awards (WTA) Grand Final Gala Ceremony held recently at the Savoy Palace, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal. The country won as the World’s Leading Dive Destination, marking its sixth consecutive win for the category, reinforcing its reputation as a paradise […]
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco led the groundbreaking ceremony for the “Legacy of the Sea” project on Silaki Island, Bolinao, Pangasinan, under the DOT’s flagship Tourism Champions Challenge (TCC).The “Legacy of the Sea” project aims to transform Silaki Island, known as the “Giant Clam Capital of the Philippines,” into a sustainable, community-driven […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) reinforced its commitment to sustainable tourism with the groundbreaking of the province’s first Tourist Rest Area (TRA) in Brgy. Aningalan, San Remigio, Antique.Led by Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco, the ceremony marked a major milestone in advancing both the global competitiveness of Philippine tourism and the DOT’s efforts to ensure […]
Maximizing her official visit to Manama, Bahrain for the United Nations (UN) Tourism World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism, Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco held discussions with UN Tourism Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili. The meeting centered on advancing the proposal to establish an International Tourism Academy in Cebu, a project first announced by […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) proudly announced that the Philippines has clinched two significant recognitions at the prestigious TripZilla Excellence Awards 2024.Celebrating its 10th year, the awards honor the most outstanding travel brands in Southeast Asia for delivering exceptional experiences and shaping the future of the industry. “These recognitions reaffirm the Philippines as a destination […]
Mayor Agatha Paula “Agay” Cruz of Guiguinto, Bulacan recently met with Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco at the Department of Tourism (DOT) in Makati City. The officials threshed out potential areas for collaboration, including assistance that the DOT, through its infrastructure arm, the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA), can provide, such as capacity […]