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ARAGONES LAUNCHES LAGUNA PILGRIMAGE TOUR

Laguna Governor Sol Aragones has launched “Pilgrimage Tourism: A Journey of Faith.” The pilgrimage tour will take travelers on a sacred journey to seven historic churches across Laguna. These include Immaculate Conception Parish, San Antonio de Padua Parish Church, Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, San Sebastian Parish Church, San Juan Bautista Parish Church, Parish of […]

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BOHOL REOPENS VIRGIN ISLAND TO TOURISTS

Following the reopening of Virgin Island, the Provincial Government of Bohol underscored the importance of balancing tourism development with environmental sustainability within the Panglao Island Protected Seascape (PIPS). Governor Erico Aris Aumentado expressed gratitude to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Region VII, led by Regional Executive Director Laudemir Salac, for providing technical […]

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TULFO: BOOST TOURISM WITH CHEAPER LOCAL FLIGHTS

Senator Erwin Tulfo urged anew the Department of Tourism to bolster efforts in lowering the ticket prices for domestic flights to compete with neighboring Southeast Asian countries, which have been experiencing a spike in international tourists. This was earlier raised by Tulfo during the Senate plenary debates for the 2026 DOT Budget. “Our people would […]

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PH IS ‘WORLD’S LEADING DIVE DESTINATION’ FOR 2025

The Philippines secured a seven-straight win as the World’s Leading Dive Destination 2025. Manila achieved a three-peat as the World’s Leading City Destination. Boracay earned back-to-back recognition as the World’s Leading Luxury Island Destination 2025. Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco welcomed the awards as a milestone that reflects both public support and […]

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DOT, OPPO PARTNER FOR TOURIST MOBILITY SOLUTIONS

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 […]

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BACOLOD CITY HOSTS TERRA MADRE ASIA 2025

Bacolod City Congressman Albee Benitez celebrated with the signature warm smile the first-ever Terra Madre Asia and the Pacific. The Terra Madre Asia & Pacific 2025 officially opened at the Provincial Capitol Lagoon in Bacolod City bringing together communities from across Asia-Pacific to the Philippines for a historic celebration of sustainable food cultures. Benitez said […]

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DOT WANTS STRONGER TOURISM TIES WITH SAUDI ARABIA

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 […]

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DOT, TIKTOK PARTNER FOR TOURISM SMALL BIZ BOOST

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, […]

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DOT WELCOMES MANILA-NEW DELHI DIRECT FLIGHTS

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, […]

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DOT, TIKTOK FORGE PARTNERSHIP VS MISINFORMATION

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 […]