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FRASCO LEADS ANTIPOLO TREE PLANTING

In a meaningful celebration of the Department of Tourism’s (DOT) 50th Founding Anniversary, close to 200 employees joined the officials led by Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco for a tree planting activity at Mount Purro Nature Reserve in Antipolo City recently.  The nature reserve is a product of a 35-year environmental quest of Toto Malvar and […]

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DOT: BORACAY-CHINA CHARTERED FLIGHTS RESUME

The Department of Tourism (DOT) expresses its optimism on the continual recovery of the country’s tourism industry, with the return of group travel and chartered flights from its top source markets including China. Boracay Island on April 18 welcomed a total of 180 Chinese tourists aboard a chartered OK Airlines flight from Changsha, China to […]

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DOT, AGORA GROUP INK MEDICAL TOURISM PACT

The Philippines is positioning the country as an emerging medical and wellness tourism destination in Asia with the Department of Tourism’s recent partnership with a global leader in the medical and wellness industry.Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco made the announcement as the DOT formally inked an agreement with Dubai-based Agora Group, the “pioneer and leader […]

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FRASCO LAUDS CONTRIBUTION OF MSMES TO TOURISM

Addressing over a thousand summit participants of the Go Negosyo Tourism Summit 2023 composed of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), local chief executives, private sector and business chamber leaders, tourism enterprise owners, influencers, content creators, and stakeholders coming from various sectors, Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco emphasized the role that MSMEs hold in the realization […]

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FRASCO JOINS LAUNCH OF NEW CALAPAN CITY PARK

Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco served as the guest of honor during the inauguration ceremony of the Plaza del Gobernador: Liwasan ng Mamamayan, a new public park and recreational area in Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro.  In her inspirational message, Frasco commended Governor Bonz Dolor’s leadership and love for his fellow Mindoreños. “Nakikita […]

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PH BREACHES 1.8M FOREIGN VISITORS ARRIVAL MARK

Tackling the Philippine tourism’s trajectory towards recovery, its drivers and challenges it might face in the new economy of the post-pandemic era, Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco was BusinessWorld Insights online forum series’ featured speaker. Speaking enthusiastically about the new unbridled demand for vacations and the surge for “revenge travel,” Frasco began her talk with […]

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FRASCO IS ‘BELOVED FRIEND OF ORIENTAL MINDORO’

Governor Bonz Dolor awarded Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Frasco the “Beloved Friend of Oriental Mindoro,” citation, in recognition of her unwavering support for the province of Oriental Mindoro.  The recognition rites was held at the inauguration ceremony of Plaza Del Gobernador: Liwasan ng Mamamayan recently.   To show their appreciation, Frasco was given […]

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FRASCO HONORS LAPU-LAPU IN MACTAN, CEBU

Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco honored Lapu-Lapu, the Philippines’ first hero, as she delivered the keynote address at the 502nd Kadaugan sa Mactan at Liberty Shrine, Lapu-Lapu City, island of Mactan, Cebu recently. The event is observed annually every 27th of April, in honor of Lapu-Lapu and his men, who valiantly fought […]

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FRASCO HOLDS LISTENING TOUR IN SAN FRANCISCO

Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco engaged the tourism stakeholders of San Francisco in California in a productive discussion to explore market opportunities from the region. Tackling matters such as connectivity, promotional and marketing efforts, sustainable tourism practices, and investment opportunities, Frasco apprised the panel of the various efforts and initiatives of the […]

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FRASCO LAUNCHES 1ST PH TRAVEL FAIR IN US

Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco was beaming with pride and love of country as she unveiled the first-ever Philippine Travel Fair in the United States of America. “I am extremely delighted to know that the Philippines continue to be a top-of-mind destination for our friends here in the USA. I can feel the nostalgia and […]