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PH SUSTAINABLE TOURISM PRESENTED AT GLOBAL FORUM

The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) led by Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco joined key tourism players from across the globe in the 10th Global Tourism Economy Forum held in Macao special administrative region (SAR) of China. Frasco was in Macao as one of the panelists at the forum joining ministers from tourism powerhouses such as […]

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FRASCO TAKES OATH AS NTF-ELCAC REGIONAL OFFICER

The Department of Tourism (DOT) affirmed its support to the Marcos administration’s whole-of-nation and whole-of-government approach towards ensuring peace and security in the Philippines, laying out its full cooperation and support to the strategies of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC). The statement comes after Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco […]

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FRASCO SEES GROWTH FOR PH MEDICAL TOURISM

The Department of Tourism (DOT) reaffirmed its support for the Marcos Administration’s goal to boost the medical tourism industry in the country with collaborations with industry stakeholders in aesthetics, aging, and wellness. According to Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco, it is seen a potential “strong growth center” for the Philippines.  Frasco made the statement during […]

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FRASCO TO ROTARIANS: KEEP CONTRIBUTING TO TOURISM

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, […]

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FRASCO JOINS CEBU’S PASIGARBO SA SUGBU 2023

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 […]

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DOT TO BOOST CENTRAL VISAYAS TOURISM POTENTIAL

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 […]

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TOURISM AMONG TOP DRIVERS OF ECONOMIC GROWTH – DOT

Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco said the ascendance of tourism as among the top drivers of economic development, ranking second for the first 6 months of 2023 is a result of the Marcos Administration’s prioritization of the industry, noting its vital contribution to the country’s progress.  Government economic data revealed that from […]

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DOT EYES MORE PARTNERSHIPS WITH PRIVATE SECTOR

In sustaining a whole-of-nation approach to tourism development, Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco and officials of the Department of Tourism (DOT) met with the members of the Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) – Tourism Sector to discuss possible areas where the private sector can further offer its support to the Department in fulfillment of its […]

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FIRST LADY, FRASCO HOST DINNER FOR ABAC DELEGATES

First Lady Liza Marcos, together with Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco, joined the officials and delegates of the third leg of meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Business Advisory Council (ABAC) during its gala dinner program at the newly inaugurated National Museum of the Philippines-Cebu.  ABAC is the private sector arm […]

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CEBU NAT’L MUSEUM TO SPUR VISAYAS TOURISM – FRASCO

Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco said the newly inaugurated National Museum of the Philippines in Cebu (NMP-Cebu), the first of its kind in the province and the largest in the Visayas region, will spur tourism development not only for Cebu but for the entire region as well.   President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. and First Lady […]