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Solidifying its status as the ultimate diving destination in the region, the Philippines has clinched for the fifth consecutive year the Asia’s Leading Dive Destination title at the preeminent World Travel Awards (WTA) Asia & Oceania Gala Ceremony 2023.Philippine Department of Tourism (PDOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco announced the remarkable feat, following the WTA Asia […]
Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco graced the weekly Membership meeting of the Rotary Club of Manila at the Manila Polo Club, Forbes Park, Makati recently as guest of honor and keynote speaker.The Rotary Club is an International Non-Government socio-civic entity whose primary mission is to provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, […]
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco led the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the 34th Philippine Travel Mart (PTM) recently. Representing President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., Frasco graced the PTM titled “Love 34th Philippine Travel Mart, Love The Philippines”, at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. “The Philippine Travel Mart exemplifies the ideal approach to […]
Pasigarbo sa Sugbo 2023, the showcase festival of the Cebu Government held at the New Carcar City Sports Complex, demonstrated the Cebuanos’ deep affection for the country, as the performances embodied the Department of Tourism’s (DOT) “Love The Philippines” campaign. The participating contingents displayed their support for the tourism campaign through various means, such as […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT), through its DOT – Metro Manila (NCR) Office, in collaboration with the San Juan City government, launched the San Juan Art Exhibit and Art Trail that will promote and showcase the city’s vibrant art scene and cultural heritage. Gracing the ribbon-cutting ceremonies are First Lady Louise Araneta Marcos, Tourism Secretary […]
Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco said the country’s hosting of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 is a big boost to the tourism industry, and will further position the Philippines as a sports tourism destination. The Philippines is hosting this year’s edition of the highly-anticipated FIBA basketball tournament, along with Japan and Indonesia. “With our […]
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco led the inauguration of the Tourist Rest Area (TRA) in the Island Garden City of Samal (IGaCoS), Davao del Norte recently. The TRA in IGaCoS is the third facility to be completed and turned over by the DOT to the local government units, subsequent to the TRAs […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) forged a formal agreement recently in a bid to create a strategic partnership between the two government bodies to support and implement the Katutubo-KAPWA project. The Katutubo-KAPWA project is a nationwide initiative which will enjoin support for the indigenous cultural communities/indigenous peoples […]
At the Post-SONA Philippine Economic Briefing (PEB) held recently at the Marco Polo Plaza Cebu, Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco also provided an overview of the Department of Tourism’s (DOT) strategies to sustain the tourism industry’s momentum under the Marcos Administration. In Central Visayas, where combined international and domestic visitor arrivals have already reached 2.2 million […]
Tourism is among the main points tackled by Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia in her 2023 State of the Province Address (SOPA) delivered recently before government officials including Senators Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa and Francis Tolentino, Cabinet Secretaries Jaime Bautista and Raphael Lotilla, Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco and husband House Deputy Speaker […]