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The Department of Tourism (DOT) gathered stakeholders representing hotels, tour operators, and tourist transport providers, assuring them that “nobody will be left behind” in its pursuit of digitalizing the tourism industry. The DOT made the statement during a dialogue with stakeholders particularly to tackle the Grab Tours Project, which was piloted last 6 to 12 […]
Metro Pacific Tollways South (MPT South), a subsidiary of Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC), revives this year’s “Envirosafe Tour” for stakeholders, showcasing its commitment to environmental safety and promoting sustainable tourism. In partnership with Acienda Designer Outlet and Henry’s Cameras, the toll road company embarked on an exclusive tour, accompanying media partners to explore both […]
Amateur and professional underwater photographers beautifully captured the teeming marine biodiversity of Anilao in the entries to the 8th Anilao Underwater Shootout (AUS) mounted by the Department of Tourism (DOT) recently. The “World Cup of Underwater Photo Competitions” highlighted the town’s rich biological treasures, including its waters carpeted with colorful nudibranchs. Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia […]
Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco committed to join hands with the local government of San Juan in preserving and promoting the city’s heritage and historical sites, and to further advance the country’s tourism industry during the commemoration of the125th Philippine Independence Day at the Pinaglabanan Memorial Shrine in San Juan, Manila. In their separate speeches, Frasco […]
Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco recently welcomed the courtesy visit of Province of Guimaras Governor Joaquin Carlos Rahman Nava and Lone district of Guimaras Representative Ma. Lucille Ledesma-Nava.The officials bared the exciting projects aimed at spurring economic and tourism activities in Guimaras, primary of which are plans for a road network and a promenade walkway that […]
The municipalities of Cavinti, Lumban, and Pagsanjan in the Province of Laguna have signed a tripartite agreement aimed at uniting the stakeholders of the world-renowned Pagsanjan Falls to reinvigorate tourism and to preserve and protect the Pagsanjan Gorge National Park (PGNP). This unity, according to Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco who witnessed the signing, would propel […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) welcomes and supports the opening of three mansions in the Malacañang complex to the public. Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco expressed her support for the Malacañang Heritage Tours, saying: “The Department of Tourism welcomes and extends its full support for the Malacañang Heritage Tours, initiated by our First Lady Liza […]
In a historic move, the Department of Tourism (DOT), Department of National Defense (DND), and Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), have joined together for the first ever Mindanao Tourism Convergence to forge a collaboration in promoting the region as a peaceful and viable destination for domestic and international travelers. In a ceremonial […]
The first ever Philippine hop-on hop-off bus tours was launched by the Department of Tourism (DOT) as it gathered industry stakeholders for kick-off of the tours in Makati City. The Philippines Hop-On Hop-Off seeks to provide tourists–particularly group travelers and fully independent individual travelers (FITs)–with convenience and flexibility on when and how they will tour […]
Speaking before members of the press during the Kapihan sa Manila Bay, Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco discussed the tourism roadmap for the Philippines under the post-pandemic economy and the efforts of the Department to transform the Philippines into a tourism powerhouse in Asia. Frasco also answered questions on the latest developments of […]