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The Department of Tourism (DOT) announced that Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco secured the second ranking among the Marcos administration’s top-performing cabinet officials, as revealed in the latest “Boses ng Bayan” performance assessment conducted by RP- Mission and Development Foundation Inc. (RPMD) from September 20-30, 2024. With a job performance rating of 92.7%, Frasco shares a […]
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 […]
Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco welcomed officials of the Slow Food International led by its Director General, Mr. Paulo di Croce, at the Department of Tourism (DOT) Office in Makati City. Slow Food, a worldwide grassroots organization established in 1989, aims to safeguard local food cultures and traditions, counter the fast-paced lifestyle, and rekindle people’s […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) is actively assisting stranded tourists in various regions of the country due to disruptions caused by Tropical Storm Kristine, with travel heavily impacted and damage reported at several tourist sites. According to the DOT, its regional offices have reported 529 stranded tourists across various regions. The affected areas include: Region […]
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco was honored as the recipient of this year’s prestigious Garbo sa Ormoc Award 2024, during a ceremony held at the Ormoc Superdome in Ormoc City, Leyte.Reflecting on her roots, Frasco fondly recalled the values and experiences she gained from Ormoc’s close-knit community, which continue to guide her […]
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 […]
The critical tourist courts project is now in the pipeline as the chiefs of the Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) met recently at the DOT Central Office in Makati City to discuss the details of the proposed inter-agency collaboration. “All of us were very happy about […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) supported the “Future Skies for Every Juan” Gala hosted by Cebu Pacific Air, an event that marked the finalization of the largest aircraft order in Philippine aviation history, covering firm orders for 102 A321neo aircraft and up to 50 A320neo Family purchase rights. In her keynote speech, Tourism Secretary Christina […]
The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism of the Republic of Korea inked the implementation program of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Tourism Cooperation for 2024-2029 during the first state visit of South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol to the country. The deal was signed by Tourism Secretary […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) joined the officials and stakeholders from the travel and maritime transport industry at the opening ceremony of the Manila International Boat Show and Blue Economy Annual Trade & Conference 2024 (BEACON EXPO) as guest of honor at the Manila Yacht Club headquarters. The event commenced with a ribbon cutting ceremony […]