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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 […]
Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco was in Basey, Samar recently on the invitation of Governor Sharee Ann Tan to launch three new tourism circuits in the province—the Tandaya Trail I, Secret Kitchens of Samar Gastronomy Tour, and Mabaysay Cultural River Cruise—offering immersive experiences that showcase Samar’s natural beauty, cultural heritage, and culinary delights. These new […]
With the renewal of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between The Philippines and State of Qatar, the two nations aim to strengthen their cooperation particularly in the aspects of mutual development and growth of tourism and business events. Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco and State Minister for Foreign Affairs Soltan bin Saad […]
Delivering her keynote remarks at the inauguration of the Tourist Rest Area (TRA) in Roxas, Palawan, Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco emphasized the Marcos administration’s prioritization of impactful infrastructure projects which aims to address the basic needs of tourists and ensure their memorable and convenient experience in the country. “Layunin po natin […]
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco joined tourists and locals in the action-packed kick-off of the 28th Rodeo Festival in Masbate City. “Tourism is now one of the strongest pillars of our economy, providing over five million jobs for fellow Filipinos, and it is precisely festivals like this that provide communities with economic […]
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco met with Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas for a courtesy meeting at the mayor’s office. This was held on the sidelines of the National Tourism Development Plan (NTDP) 2023-2028 rollout for the Visayas cluster recently. During the meeting the two leaders discussed potential areas of collaboration including […]
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco handed out educational assistance to Pagsanjan, Cavinti, and Lumban (PaCaLum) recipients as part of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Gives initiative recently at the Pagsanjan Town Plaza, Pagsanjan, Laguna. Highlighting her advocacy for education, Frasco shared about her stint as the Mayor of Liloan, Cebu, where […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) welcomed another record for the Philippine tourism industry in 2023, as the country recorded a net trade surplus in travel services for the first time in 15 years. This, as the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) released preliminary full-year data showing that in 2023, the Philippines successfully breached the $100 […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) brings its online referral tourism program to Singapore, encouraging more Filipinos based in the Lion City to champion Philippine tourism. Speaking virtually during the recent launch event in Singapore, Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco emphasized how Bisita, Be My Guest (BBMG) has grown from being an incentive travel program “to […]
Department of Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco was conferred the Gawad Pilipino Babae Ka Award for Public Service along with other distinguished awardees in rites held recently at the Tejeros Hall, AFP Commissioned Officers Club at Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City. “It is a great honor to be a recipient of the Gawad Pilipino […]