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BAGUIO MANSION’S PRESIDENTIAL MUSEUM NOW OPEN

The Presidential Museum at the Baguio Mansion House officially opened its doors to the public on Sunday, September 8.  First Lady Liza Marcos led the ceremonial opening with Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco and Deputy Speaker Duke Frasco, among the honored guests. The tourism chief expressed her gratitude to President Ferdinand Marcos, […]

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FRASCO JOINS ‘PASIGARBO SA SUGBU’ IN CEBU CITY

In celebration of the 455th Founding Anniversary of the Province of Cebu, one of the country’s premiere tourist destinations, the Department of Tourism (DOT) joined the Cebu Provincial Government to support the grandest and highly anticipated Pasigarbo sa Sugbo 2024 at the majestic Cebu City Sports Complex recently. Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia […]

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TOURISM INFRA PROJECTS TO GET P6.4B IN 2025 BUDGET

Tourism destinations throughout the country can count on another P6.4 billion in fresh national government funding to further develop their access roads, Quezon City Representative Marvin Rillo, vice chairperson of the House committee on tourism, said. “We have the sum of P6.4 billion for the Tourism Road Infrastructure Program (TRIP) in the 2025 national budget,” […]

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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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ZUBIRI BACKS CREATION OF CABINET TOURISM CLUSTER

Former Senate President Migz Zubiri is pushing for the creation of a Cabinet cluster with the sole aim of addressing the multi-faceted problems of the tourism industry, especially the country’s “crown jewels” such as Siargao, Palawan and other tourist destinations. During the budget hearing with the Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC) recently, Zubiri floated the […]

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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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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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FAST CRAFT SERVICE TO BOOST SURIGAO CITY TOURISM

Surigao City is set to welcome a new fast craft service by Ocean Fast Ferries Incorporated (OceanJet), connecting Surigao, Maasin, and Cebu.  The announcement was made after a meeting between Operations Manager Genaro Lastimado and City Mayor Pablo Yves Dumlao II with OceanJet executives Glenn Castor, Kenneth Batiancila, and Richmond Cinco. The proposed service aims […]

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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 […]