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Addressing local officials of South Cotabato, T’boli elders, and tourism players, Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco expressed her gratitude for the dreamlike experience of immersing in the breathtaking Lake Sebu with delegates of the Department of Tourism’s (DOT) Philippine Experience Program (PEP) SOCCKSKARGEN. “I feel as though I have floated into the dream that is […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco graced Tagbilaran City’s Saulog Festival as guest of honor, the highlight of the annual feast of Señor San Jose, the city’s patron saint. In her speech delivered in native Cebuano language, Frasco underscored that Bohol is considered as one of the Philippines’ top tourist destinations delivering more […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Department of Health (DOH) met recently at the DOT Central Office in Makati City to discuss a collaboration on the establishment of a joint flagship project, the Tourist First Aid Centers, in popular tourist destinations with high density of foot traffic in the country. The meeting was presided […]
The Philippines has already received over two million international visitors, the Department of Tourism (DOT) reported. The country’s tourism receipts from January 1 to March 31, 2024, have also accounted for around P157.62 billion, which translates to an estimated 120.70 percent recovery rate from the P130.59 billion revenue gained from the same period in 2019 […]