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In a heartfelt show of compassion and solidarity, Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco personally extended financial assistance to DOT employees affected by the recent typhoons.The assistance—a personal donation from Secretary Frasco and her husband, Cebu 5th District Representative Duke Frasco—was distributed recently at the DOT Central Office in Makati City. Frasco emphasized […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) set the tone for a future-ready and investment-driven hospitality industry at the opening of Philippine Hotel Connect 2025—the country’s premier hotel investment and networking event—held at the Manila Marriott Hotel. The summit, now in its second year, gathered over 250 of the country’s top-level hotel executives, investors, developers, and tourism […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT), in partnership with the Global Tourism Business Association Inc. (GTBA), hosted the 2nd Halal and Muslim-Friendly Tourism Forum recently at Seda Hotel in Cebu City. The event aimed to strengthen initiatives that make the Philippines a more accommodating destination for Muslim travelers through stakeholder collaboration and strategic partnerships. A key […]
The Philippines has secured nominations in three key categories at the prestigious 24th Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards, the Department of Tourism (DOT) announced.Recognized by Wanderlust, the United Kingdom’s longest-running and largest travel magazine, the Philippines is among the contenders for “Most Desirable Country (Worldwide),” one of the top honors at this year’s awards. The country’s […]
The Philippines’ rich culinary scene and cultural heritage have earned the global spotlight in Episode 7 of the latest season of the acclaimed Netflix travel and food series, Somebody Feed Phil. Now streaming worldwide, the episode—part of the show’s 8th season—features host Phil Rosenthal’s flavorful journey through the bustling streets of Metro Manila and Cavite. […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) and global technology company Mastercard have entered into a strategic partnership to harness data-driven insights and targeted marketing in a bid to enhance the Philippines’ position as a premier global travel destination.Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco and Mastercard Senior Vice President for Customer Solutions Center for SouthEast Asia Ms. Aisha […]
In a proud moment for the Municipality of Inopacan, Leyte, the Department of Tourism (DOT), led by Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco, officially broke ground for the construction of a Tourist Rest Area (TRA)—a vital step toward enhancing travel convenience and regional tourism infrastructure in Eastern Visayas. “We have signed a Memorandum of Agreement between the […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) dismissed as “false” a report by an online travel insurance firm that claimed the Philippines was the “least safe country on the planet,” which could cause adverse effects on the already flourishing tourism industry.Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco slammed the authenticity of the “HelloSafe Safety Index 2025” by HelloSafe, which […]
The Cebu Food and Wine Festival (CFWF) 2025 officially kicked off with an exciting evening of culinary creativity, local flavors, and vibrant culture at the Jpark Tower in Lapu-Lapu City.Gracing the grand opening as Guest Speaker was Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco, who expressed the DOT’s continued commitment to uplifting Filipino culinary […]
As part of her working visit to Negros Occidental, Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco engaged over 900 students and faculty of STI West Negros University in Bacolod City for a “Tourism Talks” forum, where she underscored the transformative role of tourism in nation-building and youth empowerment.“What an inspiring day to learn from […]