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Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco recently welcomed the courtesy visit of Province of Guimaras Governor Joaquin Carlos Rahman Nava and Lone district of Guimaras Representative Ma. Lucille Ledesma-Nava.The officials bared the exciting projects aimed at spurring economic and tourism activities in Guimaras, primary of which are plans for a road network and a promenade walkway that […]
The municipalities of Cavinti, Lumban, and Pagsanjan in the Province of Laguna have signed a tripartite agreement aimed at uniting the stakeholders of the world-renowned Pagsanjan Falls to reinvigorate tourism and to preserve and protect the Pagsanjan Gorge National Park (PGNP). This unity, according to Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco who witnessed the signing, would propel […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) welcomes and supports the opening of three mansions in the Malacañang complex to the public. Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco expressed her support for the Malacañang Heritage Tours, saying: “The Department of Tourism welcomes and extends its full support for the Malacañang Heritage Tours, initiated by our First Lady Liza […]
In a historic move, the Department of Tourism (DOT), Department of National Defense (DND), and Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), have joined together for the first ever Mindanao Tourism Convergence to forge a collaboration in promoting the region as a peaceful and viable destination for domestic and international travelers. In a ceremonial […]
The first ever Philippine hop-on hop-off bus tours was launched by the Department of Tourism (DOT) as it gathered industry stakeholders for kick-off of the tours in Makati City. The Philippines Hop-On Hop-Off seeks to provide tourists–particularly group travelers and fully independent individual travelers (FITs)–with convenience and flexibility on when and how they will tour […]
Speaking before members of the press during the Kapihan sa Manila Bay, Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco discussed the tourism roadmap for the Philippines under the post-pandemic economy and the efforts of the Department to transform the Philippines into a tourism powerhouse in Asia. Frasco also answered questions on the latest developments of […]
Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco recently received a courtesy visit from Davao del Sur Rep. John Tracy Cagas at the Department of Tourism (DOT) Office in Makati City. Citing the pleasant climate in Davao del Sur as well as its abundance of natural sites including falls, rock formations, caves, the popular Passig Islet, and the […]
The President’s approval of the National Tourism Development Plan 2023-2028 crafted by the Department of Tourism (DOT), in consultation with stakeholders from the public and private sectors, will further spur the transformation, and at the same time, give massive opportunities for the tourism sector. This, according to Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco who expressed her […]
In a show of support to the private sector stakeholders, Department of Tourism (DOT) officials came in full force for a fund-raising gala organized by the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Philippines Chapter at the Manila Hotel recently. The association celebrated their golden year by raising funds through a fashion show for a cause that […]
To ensure that tourism development in the country gives opportunities for a shift in perspective towards sustainability, Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco shared the DOT’s ongoing efforts to work with the Department of Natural Resources (DENR) and other agencies including the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) during the High-level Meeting with the […]