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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 […]
Officials from Basilan Province, led by Governor Mujiv Hataman and Isabela City Mayor Sitti Djalia Turabin-Hataman, expressed their gratitude to the Department of Tourism (DOT) for implementing programs that spotlight emerging destinations and uplift the lives of local stakeholders. Speaking at the signing of the memorandum of agreement for the Lampinigan S.A.N.D.S. (Sustainable and Natural Destination […]
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 […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) have partnered to roll out free legal aid for DOT-accredited tourism enterprises nationwide and to introduce a privilege card for lawyers in good standing to encourage domestic travel and tourism spending.Launched at the DOT Central Office in Makati City, the IBP’s legal […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) and its infrastructure arm, Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA), recently inaugurated a new Tourist Rest Area (TRA) in Brooke’s Point, Palawan. Brooke’s Point Mayor Cesareo Benedito Jr. who joined Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco in the inauguration of the second TRA in Palawan, expressed his gratitude to the DOT. […]
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, […]
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco joined the reopening of Enchanted Kingdom’s (EK) “AGILA the EKsperience” ride together with EK President Cesar Mario Mamon, EK Chief Operating Officer Cynthia Mamon, Laguna Governor Sol Aragones, and Sta. Rosa City Mayor Arlene Arcillas. “AGILA the EKsperience” is the first and only flying theater in the Philippines, […]
Representing President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Special Assistant to the President Anton Lagdameo, – together with Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco and Social Welfare and Development Rex Gatchalian-led the distribution of Emergency Cash Transfer (ECT) assistance to 677 tourism workers in Masbate affected by Typhoon Opong. The distribution marks the latest rollout of the Bayanihan sa […]
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 […]
Direct air connectivity between the Philippines and India officially resumed recently as Air India launched its inaugural non-stop service between Manila and New Delhi—a milestone hailed by the Marcos Administration as a boost to tourism and bilateral relations. “India stands among the fastest-growing outbound travel markets in the world, and with this inaugural Air India flight, […]