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PHILIPPINES, BRUNEI BOOST TOURISM TIES

The Philippines and Brunei Darussalam have joined hands in a momentous agreement that will significantly enhance and promote mutual cooperation in the field of tourism.  The official signing of this cooperation agreement is one of the highlights of the State Visit of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. to Brunei Darussalam, marking a crucial milestone in […]

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DOT TO HELP SOFITEL WORKERS AFFECTED BY CLOSURE

Executives of the Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila met with Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco recently at the DOT Central Office to discuss matters concerning the impending closure of the iconic property. Frasco expressed that the DOT is deeply saddened by the impending cessation of operations of Sofitel Philippine Plaza. However, the DOT […]

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DOT’S PEP CARAVAN VISITS MISAMIS ORIENTAL

The local government unit of Cagayan De Oro City led by Mayor Rolando Uy thanked the Department of Tourism for launching the Philippine Experience Program (PEP) in Northern Mindanao at its capital city of Misamis Oriental. Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco was in Cagayan De Oro City, Misamis Oriental to lead the […]

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PH TOURISM PROMOTED IN CONNECTIONS LUXURY 2024

Capping her official visit to Boracay, Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco made sure to give a warm Filipino welcome to the participants of the Connections Luxury 2024, in a meet and greet opportunity at the Crimson Resort & Spa Boracay, one the host venues of the two-day event, together with Shangri-La Resort […]

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DOT, AIM PARTNER TO TRAIN TOURISM MANAGERS

As the Department of Tourism (DOT) pursues more sustainable tourism practices, Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco spoke at the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) to conclude the second part of the Sustainable Development Training (SDT) at its campus in Makati City. The SDT is an intensive capacity-building initiative designed for key tourism managers at both national […]

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FRASCO OPENS HYPERBARIC CHAMBER CENTER IN BORACAY

Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco referred to the establishment of the Hyperbaric Chamber Center in Boracay as a significant step in enhancing the safety and overall experience for tourists, especially divers. “Just to give you a little background and context of how this all came to be, noong pumunta ako sa Boracay at nakinig sa […]

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DOT OPENS 9TH TOURIST REST AREA IN ILOCOS NORTE

President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., together with Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco, led the inauguration of the ninth completed Tourist Rest Area (TRA) in the country, located at the President’s home province, Ilocos Norte.  “I am very happy to be here, of course, because we are here inaugurating the first of many planned Tourist Rest Areas […]

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DOT TO OPEN TOURIST FIRST AID FACILITIES

Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco announced that the Department of Tourism (DOT) will be pushing for groundbreaking tourism projects this year, including the construction of the country’s first Tourist First Aid Facilities as well as additional hyperbaric chambers for dive safety in select strategic locations. “The safety of our tourists is our topmost priority. And […]

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FRASCO LEADS GO NEGOSYO’S TOURISM DISCUSSION

Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco led the opening salvo of a series of panel discussions, formally commencing this year’s Go Negosyo’s Tourism Summit at the Ayala Malls By the Bay.  Frasco joined the esteemed company of travel and tourism industry leaders comprised of Michelle Ho, General Manager of Klook Philippines and Thailand; Captain Stanley Ng, President […]

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PH, KOREA EYE 5-YEAR TOURISM COLLABORATION

Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco engaged in a bilateral meeting with Republic of Korea Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) Minister Yu In Chon at the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA) in Seoul, South Korea, ahead of the Seoul International Travel Fair (SITF). During the meeting, the two ministers […]