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FRASCO WANTS 24/7 COURTS FOR TOURISM RELATED CASES

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 […]

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FRASCO BACKS USE OF TECHNOLOGY IN TOURISM

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 […]

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PH TO SHOW NATURAL BEAUTY IN WORLD EXPO 2025

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, […]

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DOT LAUDS APAYAO FOR UNESCO BIOSPHERE RESERVE SPOT

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 […]

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PH TOURISM SECTOR POSTS HIGHEST GROWTH SINCE 2000

The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) recently conducted the 2023 Philippine Tourism Satellite Accounts (PTSA) and Tourism Statistics Dissemination Forum at the Philippine International Convention Center.  The Tourism Satellite Account (TSA) is a globally recognized statistical framework used to measure the economic impact of tourism.  Developed by the United Nations […]

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FRASCO BATS FOR ‘GREEN TRANSFORMATION’ IN TOURISM

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 […]

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UN TOURISM FORUM TO OPEN GASTRONOMY ACADEMY IN PH

United Nations (UN) Tourism Secretary-General Zurab Polikashvili formally opened the first ever UN Tourism Regional Forum on Gastronomy held in the historic Lapu-Lapu City in Cebu.  In his speech, the Secretary General lauded the leadership of Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco for hosting the inaugural event, noting the warm welcome he received on his first […]

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FRASCO HIGHLIGHTS PH TOURISM PERFORMANCE

Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco underscored the outstanding accomplishments of the Philippine tourism industry during the inaugural Philippine Tourism & Hotel Investment Summit 2024. The event, held at the New World Makati Hotel recently, gathered key industry leaders, stakeholders, and investors. “It is the spending of our tourists that ultimately benefits our […]

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DOT OPENS HALAL TOURISM AND TRADE EXPO IN QC

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 […]

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PH, THAILAND MARK 75 YEARS OF DIPLOMATIC TIES

In celebration of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and Thailand, First Lady Liza Marcos, together with Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco and other Cabinet officials, graced the grand diplomatic gala event with the theme “Moving Forward to the New Era of Closer Friendship and Common Prosperity,” hosted by […]