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FRASCO: PH EYES MORE DIRECT FLIGHTS TO INDIA

Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco expressed strong government support to accelerate IndiGo Airlines’ plans to expand their operations in the Philippines next year. This, as Frasco, who also serves as Vice Chairperson of the country’s Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB), met with the executive of India’s IndiGo as part of the activities of the […]

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DOT EYES STRONGER TOURISM TIES WITH INDIA

Overseas Filipinos beamed with pride and joy as they welcomed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos during a special Filipino Community Gathering held in New Delhi, India.Joining the President and the First Lady were Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco and other members of the Cabinet, in a show […]

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DOT LAUNCHES 2ND TOURISM CHAMPIONS CHALLENGE

In a bid to foster inclusive and resilient tourism infrastructure development at the local level, the Department of Tourism (DOT) officially launched the second cycle of its Tourism Champions Challenge (TCC) program.The TCC, a nationwide infrastructure proposal competition of the DOT, supports the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. to empower local governments and strengthen […]

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FRASCO GIVES AID TO TYPHOON-HIT DOT EMPLOYEES

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 […]

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DOT KICKS OFF HOTEL NETWORKING EVENT IN MANILA

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 […]

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FRASCO TO BULSU GRADUATES: EMBRACE NATION-BUILDING

Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco delivered a heartfelt and empowering message to the graduating class of Bulacan State University (BulSU) in Malolos City, Bulacan, urging the youth to embrace a life of purpose, resilience, and nation-building as they take flight into their professional futures. Addressing the 1,108 graduates of the College of […]

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DOT HOSTS 2ND HALAL TOURISM FORUM

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 […]

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PH NOMINATED IN WANDERLUST READER TRAVEL AWARDS

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 […]

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FRASCO OPENS TRAVEL MADNESS EXPO 2025

Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco and Travel Madness Expo (TME) Chairperson and Travel Innovators, Inc. President Maria Paz Alberto led the official opening of the much-anticipated Travel Madness Expo 2025 at the SMX Convention Center. Now in its 12th edition, this year’s expo embraces the theme “A Dozen Reasons to Travel the […]

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DOT: ‘SOMEBODY FEED PHIL’ BOOSTS PH FOOD TOURISM

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.  […]