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The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening tourism partnerships in the Middle East through a series of high-level meetings with Saudi aviation executives, underscoring the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as an important source market for the Philippines.Representing Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco, Undersecretary Verna Buensuceso led the Philippine delegation in separate […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) reassures international travel partners that Cebu remains open for tourism. While recent events—including Super Typhoon Uwan, widespread flooding from Typhoon Tino, and the magnitude 6.9 earthquake off the coast of Bogo City—caused localized impacts, core tourism zones and gateways are operational. “Your continued visits sustain jobs, restore livelihoods, and help […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) proudly unveiled the Muslim-Friendly Travelogue of the Philippines, a three-volume publication that showcases the beauty, diversity, and inclusivity of the country through the lens of Muslim-friendly travel. This milestone launched at the DOT Central Office reinforces the Philippines’ growing recognition as one of the top rising Muslim-friendly non-OIC destinations—a testament […]
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco underscored tourism’s transformative power and the need to empower Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the digital space as the DOT formalized a partnership with TikTok through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA).Delivering her keynote message, Frasco said the collaboration will help local entrepreneurs maximize digital platforms, […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) extends its deepest gratitude to travelers worldwide following the inclusion of Boracay, Palawan, and Siargao in Condé Nast Traveler’s (CNT) Top 10 Islands in Asia in the prestigious 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards. Based on the latest results released by the US-based luxury and lifestyle travel magazine, Boracay ranked 4th (90.54 […]
Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco met with representatives of TikTok Philippines at the Department of Tourism (DOT) Central Office to discuss potential collaborations aimed at countering misinformation, and strengthening the Department’s digital marketing initiatives for the tourism sector.Frasco welcomed the continued engagement with TikTok as part of the Marcos Administration’s thrust to harness digital innovation […]
Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco reaffirmed the Marcos Administration’s commitment to inclusive and sustainable growth as she expressed the Department of Tourism’s (DOT) full support for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). During her keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the BARMM Tourism Summit 2025 at the KCC Convention Center in Cotabato […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) recently convened the regional and community tour guides from all over the Philippines. Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco conveyed a heartfelt message to the participants, emphasizing the crucial role of tour guides in the country’s tourism sector. “Our tour guides are front and center in ensuring that tourism fuels the […]
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco led the Handog ng Pangulo: Serbisyong Tapat Para sa Lahat in Cebu, marking the second year of the nationwide caravan that simultaneously distributes Presidential assistance across the country. On behalf of President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., Frasco spearheaded the Cebu leg of the Caravan at the Cebu Provincial […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines, formally opened the Philippine Travel Exchange (PHITEX) 2025 at Conrad Manila, bringing together 70 international buyers from 19 countries and 87 Philippine seller companies for two days of intensive business-to-business (B2B) meetings. “To our international partners here today, the choice is undeniable. The […]