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FRASCO NOTES MARITIME INDUSTRY SUPPORT TO TOURISM

The Department of Tourism (DOT) joined the officials and stakeholders from the travel and maritime transport industry at the opening ceremony of the Manila International Boat Show and Blue Economy Annual Trade & Conference 2024 (BEACON EXPO) as guest of honor at the Manila Yacht Club headquarters.  The event commenced with a ribbon cutting ceremony […]

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DOT UNVEILS MUSLIM-FRIENDLY BEACH IN BORACAY

In her keynote message at the launch of the Muslim-friendly cove for families and travelers dubbed Marhaba Boracay, Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco lauded the collaborative efforts of the stakeholders present that made the pioneering initiative possible. According to Frasco, the new Muslim-friendly cove for families and travelers located within the Boracay […]

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BAGUIO MANSION’S PRESIDENTIAL MUSEUM NOW OPEN

The Presidential Museum at the Baguio Mansion House officially opened its doors to the public on Sunday, September 8.  First Lady Liza Marcos led the ceremonial opening with Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco and Deputy Speaker Duke Frasco, among the honored guests. The tourism chief expressed her gratitude to President Ferdinand Marcos, […]

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FIRST ILOILO TOURIST REST AREA BREAKS GROUND

The Department of Tourism (DOT) led the groundbreaking ceremony and memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing of the Tourist Rest Area (TRA) in the Municipality of Tubungan, Iloilo. Situated in Brgy. Igpaho, the TRA in Tubungan is the first to be constructed in the province of Iloilo and the Western Visayas region. In her address during […]

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FRASCO JOINS ‘PASIGARBO SA SUGBU’ IN CEBU CITY

In celebration of the 455th Founding Anniversary of the Province of Cebu, one of the country’s premiere tourist destinations, the Department of Tourism (DOT) joined the Cebu Provincial Government to support the grandest and highly anticipated Pasigarbo sa Sugbo 2024 at the majestic Cebu City Sports Complex recently. Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia […]

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FRASCO WANTS 24/7 COURTS FOR TOURISM RELATED CASES

Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco has proposed the establishment of a new flagship project, the 24/7 tourist courts, to aid in the swift resolution of cases where tourists are involved. According to Frasco, she proposed the matter during the recent sectoral meeting with President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. in Malacañang, where the President […]

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FRASCO BACKS USE OF TECHNOLOGY IN TOURISM

Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco underscored the integration of human touch and technological advancements during her keynote address at the recent 7th Tourism Human Resource Congress at the Grand Ballroom of The Bayleaf Cavite. The event, themed “5 IR: Achieving Harmonious Human-Machine Collaboration in Tourism and Hospitality,” showcased significant milestones and future […]

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PH TO SHOW NATURAL BEAUTY IN WORLD EXPO 2025

The Department of Tourism (DOT), together with the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines, unveiled before the international community details of the Philippine participation to the upcoming World Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan. The World Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, sanctioned by the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE), will be held on Yumeshima Island in Osaka, […]

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DOT LAUDS APAYAO FOR UNESCO BIOSPHERE RESERVE SPOT

The Department of Tourism (DOT) celebrates the inclusion of the province of Apayao as the fourth “biosphere reserve” in the Philippines recognized by a body in the United Nations (UN). In her message, DOT Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco congratulated Apayao as it joins the list of the World Network of Biosphere Reserves of the United […]

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PH TOURISM SECTOR POSTS HIGHEST GROWTH SINCE 2000

The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) recently conducted the 2023 Philippine Tourism Satellite Accounts (PTSA) and Tourism Statistics Dissemination Forum at the Philippine International Convention Center.  The Tourism Satellite Account (TSA) is a globally recognized statistical framework used to measure the economic impact of tourism.  Developed by the United Nations […]