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The tourism industry has cemented its vital role as a pillar of growth and economic recovery post-pandemic as it recorded 6.21 million employment for Filipinos in 2023, an exponential increase nearing its 6.3 million target employment in tourism for 2028 or almost four years ahead, as cited on the approved National Tourism Development Plan (NTDP) […]
In celebration of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and Thailand, First Lady Liza Marcos, together with Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco and other Cabinet officials, graced the grand diplomatic gala event with the theme “Moving Forward to the New Era of Closer Friendship and Common Prosperity,” hosted by […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) hosted the ninth gathering of its partners from the public and private sectors for the annual Tourism Coordinating Council (TCC) meeting at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC), with the goal to better implement the National Tourism Development Plan (NTDP) 2023 to 2028. Established under Republic Act 9593 or the […]
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 […]
In time for the celebration of World Environment Day, Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco expressed gratitude for the legislative initiative aimed at amending and enhancing the existing laws governing the management and protection of the world-renowned Chocolate Hills embodied in House Bill number 10438 led by Representative Edgar Chatto and co-authored by Representatives […]
For the second straight year, The Philippines has been recognized as an Emerging Muslim-friendly non-Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) destination in the 2024 Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI). The citation was announced at the Halal in Travel Global Summit held recently in Singapore. The Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI) is an annual report benchmarking destinations […]
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 […]
Executives of the Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila met with Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco recently at the DOT Central Office to discuss matters concerning the impending closure of the iconic property. Frasco expressed that the DOT is deeply saddened by the impending cessation of operations of Sofitel Philippine Plaza. However, the DOT […]
The local government unit of Cagayan De Oro City led by Mayor Rolando Uy thanked the Department of Tourism for launching the Philippine Experience Program (PEP) in Northern Mindanao at its capital city of Misamis Oriental. Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco was in Cagayan De Oro City, Misamis Oriental to lead the […]
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 […]