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The Department of Tourism (DOT) welcomed the maiden Perth-Manila flight of Jetstar Airways recently at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco underscored that this latest route will boost the country’s connectivity and encourage more Australian tourists to visit the Philippines. “This latest route will boost the country’s connectivity and […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) have formalized a new component of their Balik Bayani sa Turismo partnership through the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding for the Investment Opportunities for Nation’s Tourism (IPON) Tourism Program at the DOT Multipurpose Hall in Makati City. Led by Tourism Secretary Christina […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) and Millennial Zeal Technology Corporation (MZTC), the official distributor of OPPO Philippines, inked partnership to ensure that tourism remains a meaningful tool for nation-building, in line with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. administration’s vision. “Through this partnership, we are gifted with cutting-edge technology and Internet of Things (IoT), and we can […]
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco met with officials of Reyna ng Turismo Pilipinas, an LGBTQIA+ beauty pageant, to explore potential collaborations aimed at promoting gender diversity and inclusivity within the tourism sector. Headed by its National Director and Reina Hispanoamericana 2025 Dia Mate, the Reyna ng Turismo Pilipinas was originally launched as […]
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco was hailed as this year’s Mabuhay Gold Awardee by the Association of Human Resources Managers in the Hospitality Industry (AHRM), the highest distinction accorded to a Filipino leader who contributes to the growth and strengthening of the country’s hospitality sector, during its 28th Mabuhay Gold Awards at […]
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 […]
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 […]