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FRASCO JOINS CEBU’S PASIGARBO SA SUGBU 2023

Pasigarbo sa Sugbo 2023, the showcase festival of the Cebu Government held at the New Carcar City Sports Complex, demonstrated the Cebuanos’ deep affection for the country, as the performances embodied the Department of Tourism’s (DOT) “Love The Philippines” campaign. The participating contingents displayed their support for the tourism campaign through various means, such as […]

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GARCIA THANKS DOT FOR BOOSTING CEBU’S TOURISM

Tourism is among the main points tackled by Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia in her 2023 State of the Province Address (SOPA) delivered recently before government officials including Senators Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa and Francis Tolentino, Cabinet Secretaries Jaime Bautista and Raphael Lotilla, Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco and husband House Deputy Speaker […]

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DOT TURNS OVER TOURIST REST AREA TO CEBU TOWN

Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco led the official turnover and inauguration ceremonies of the first tourist rest area (TRA) to be completed in Medellin town, Cebu Province.  Visitors on a road trip traversing the town of Medellin can now enjoy the facility with Filipino-inspired interior and furniture for free! The DOT-TRA has […]

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MOALBOAL DIVE PRODUCT AUDIT A SUCCESS — DOT

No less than Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco, who sits as the chairman of the Philippine Commission on Sports Scuba Diving (PCSSD) and the newly-created DOT DIVE Committee, led the dive product audit in a show of support to Moalboal’s tourism recovery and energetic dive scene.  “By way of a Department Order, we in the […]

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PRESIDENT MARCOS OPENS PIER 88 IN LILOAN

The highly anticipated waterfront destination, Pier 88 in Liloan, Cebu was inaugurated in a grand opening recently. The event, considered a milestone for the Province of Cebu, was graced by the President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., and Vice President Sara Duterte. Also in attendance were Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco, Transportation Secretary Jimmy Bautista, House Speaker […]

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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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PADILLA TO TOURISTS: VISIT CEBU’S CAMOTES ISLAND

Senator Robin Padilla is encouraging tourists to visit Cebu’s Camotes Island, after visiting it recently upon the invitation of Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia. Padilla took part in the activities of “Suroy Suroy Sugbo” in Camotes Island, the second phase of the provincial government’s tourism flagship program. “Ito po ay ang ikalawang yugto na bahagi ng […]

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FRASCO WELCOMES 1,400 KOREANS IN CEBU AIRPORT

Seeing South Korea as an important tourism source market and driver for travel and tourism growth for the Philippines, the Department of Tourism (DOT) hosted welcome rites for the record 1400 delegation of incentive travelers from Korea upon their arrival at the Mactan Cebu International Airport (MCIA) in Lapu-Lapu City. Leading the initiative to greet […]

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PH RED CROSS LAUNCHES ‘WASH’ PROJECT IN CEBU

The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) continuously intensifies its efforts in building healthy and resilient communities through its developmental programs and services. In line with this initiative, PRC Chairman and CEO Dick Gordon, Secretary General Dr. Gwendolyn Pang, together with the President and CEO of the Canadian Red Cross Conrad Sauve and Asia Pacific Region Head […]

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TALISAY CITY BREAKS GROUND ON SUPER HEALTH CENTER

Senator Bong Go, known for his firm commitment to providing better healthcare services to the Filipino people, attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a new Super Health Center in Barangay Lagtang in Talisay City, Cebu. Go expressed enthusiasm for the establishment of the new health facility, emphasizing that the center will provide much-needed […]