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FRASCO KICKS OFF PEP CENTRAL LUZON LEG IN BATAAN

As part of the Philippine Experience Program (PEP) Central Luzon leg, Department of Tourism (DOT) Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco led a solemn wreath-laying ceremony at the Mt. Samat National Shrine in Bataan, also known as the “Dambana ng Kagitingan” or Shrine of Valor. The ceremony paid tribute to the nation’s enduring legacy of courage […]

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FRASCO LAUDS NEW LAW GIVING TOURISTS VAT REFUND

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed Republic Act (R.A.) 12079, known as the “VAT Refund for Non-Resident Tourists,” during a ceremonial signing recently at Malacañan Palace.In his speech, the President emphasized the significance of the law, stating that “shopping has become an essential part of the travel experience”. Marcos noted that in 2023, the Philippine tourism […]

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PH SIGNS TOURISM AGREEMENT WITH ISRAEL

The Philippines and Israel have strengthened their tourism ties with the signing of a Joint Declaration of Intent on Cooperation in the Field of Tourism, following a bilateral meeting between Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco and Israeli Tourism Minister H.E. Haim Katz at the DOT Office in Makati City. The meeting coincided […]

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FRASCO WELCOMES JAMAICA’S TOURISM CHIEF IN MANILA

Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco warmly welcomed Jamaican Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett during his courtesy call at the newly inaugurated Centro de Turismo Intramuros in Manila. “Delighted to welcome the Minister of Tourism of Jamaica Edmund Bartlett and grateful to accept his compliments for the Philippines which was awarded the Global Tourism Resilience […]

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PH BAGS 4 WINS AT 2024 WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS

The Department of Tourism (DOT) proudly celebrates the Philippines’ four prestigious victories at the 2024 World Travel Awards (WTA) Grand Final Gala Ceremony held recently at the Savoy Palace, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal. The country won as the World’s Leading Dive Destination, marking its sixth consecutive win for the category, reinforcing its reputation as a paradise […]

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FRASCO LAUNCHES PH DIVE EXPERIENCE IN ANILAO

The Philippine Dive Experience, an inaugural program of the Department of Tourism (DOT), officially kicked off with a ceremonial banging of air tanks at the world-renowned dive destination and the hub for the center of the center of marine biodiversity in the world, Brgy. Anilao in Mabini, Batangas. Spearheaded by Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco, […]

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FRASCO LEADS ‘LEGACY OF THE SEA’ LAUNCH IN BOLINAO

Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco led the groundbreaking ceremony for the “Legacy of the Sea” project on Silaki Island, Bolinao, Pangasinan, under the DOT’s flagship Tourism Champions Challenge (TCC).The “Legacy of the Sea” project aims to transform Silaki Island, known as the “Giant Clam Capital of the Philippines,” into a sustainable, community-driven […]

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FRASCO MEETS UN TOURISM SEC-GEN IN BAHRAIN

Maximizing her official visit to Manama, Bahrain for the United Nations (UN) Tourism World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism, Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco held discussions with UN Tourism Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili.   The meeting centered on advancing the proposal to establish an International Tourism Academy in Cebu, a project first announced by […]

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DOT: PH BAGS 2 TRIPZILLA 2024 EXCELLENCE AWARDS

The Department of Tourism (DOT) proudly announced that the Philippines has clinched two significant recognitions at the prestigious TripZilla Excellence Awards 2024.Celebrating its 10th year, the awards honor the most outstanding travel brands in Southeast Asia for delivering exceptional experiences and shaping the future of the industry. “These recognitions reaffirm the Philippines as a destination […]

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SURVEY: FRASCO IS 2ND TOP PERFORMING CABINET EXEC

The Department of Tourism (DOT) announced that Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco secured the second ranking among the Marcos administration’s top-performing cabinet officials, as revealed in the latest “Boses ng Bayan” performance assessment conducted by RP- Mission and Development Foundation Inc. (RPMD) from September 20-30, 2024. With a job performance rating of 92.7%, Frasco shares a […]