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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) and global technology company Mastercard have entered into a strategic partnership to harness data-driven insights and targeted marketing in a bid to enhance the Philippines’ position as a premier global travel destination.Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco and Mastercard Senior Vice President for Customer Solutions Center for SouthEast Asia Ms. Aisha […]
In a proud moment for the Municipality of Inopacan, Leyte, the Department of Tourism (DOT), led by Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco, officially broke ground for the construction of a Tourist Rest Area (TRA)—a vital step toward enhancing travel convenience and regional tourism infrastructure in Eastern Visayas. “We have signed a Memorandum of Agreement between the […]
A new eco-tourism project is set to rise in Silago, Southern Leyte, as the Department of Tourism (DOT), the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA), and the Municipality of Silago formalized their partnership through a tripartite Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signed for the development of the “Silago Ridge to Reef Eco-Experience Project” (SIRREP)— one […]