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Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco welcomed Italian Ambassador to the Philippines Davide Giglio during a courtesy call at the DOT Central Office in Makati City.The meeting underscored mutual aspirations for cultural tourism cooperation between the Philippines and Italy, exploring opportunities anchored in shared heritage, religious traditions, and tourism perspective. Frasco cited the […]
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco inaugurated the new Tourist Rest Area (TRA) and the first-ever Klook Kiosk at Talisay Port, Brgy. Dolo, San Jose, Camarines Sur. The new facility is designed to enhance the tourism experience by providing essential amenities and information services to both local and international visitors, while the Klook […]
During the press conference recently held at the Sunset Marquis Hotel in Los Angeles, California, Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco highlighted the Philippines’ stunning beaches, renowned for their unmatched beauty, and the country’s breathtaking landscapes and biodiversity, and pointed out Filipinos’ strong English language skills as a significant benefit for filmmakers looking […]
The much-anticipated gathering of golf enthusiasts, industry leaders, and stakeholders commenced recently at the Marriott Manila, with the Philippines headlining as a premier golf destination.Speaking in a pre-recorded video message, Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco emphasized the DOT’s commitment to positioning the Philippines as a global golf hub. “With over 100 breathtaking golf courses across […]
Newly appointed Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon met with Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco to strengthen collaboration between the Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Department of Transportation in improving transport infrastructure to boost the country’s tourism industry. Welcoming Dizon at the DOT Central Office in Makati City, Frasco congratulated him on his appointment. “All […]
Senator Joel Villanueva is seeking to institutionalize the grant of a visa for digital nomads– people who travel while working remotely using digital technologies — in an effort to boost the Philippines’ tourism. Villanueva said his past trips to the country’s tourist destinations and recently, in Siargao Island, prompted him to file Senate Bill No. […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Tourism Promotions Board Philippines proudly announced the appointment of renowned South Korean actor and singer, Seo In Guk, as the Philippines’ Celebrity Tourism Ambassador for Korea. The announcement was made during a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing ceremony held at the DOT office recently. “We are very honored […]
The Philippines and the Kingdom of Cambodia reaffirmed their commitment to advancing tourism cooperation with the presentation of a new Implementation Program on the existing Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Tourism Cooperation between the two nations. Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco and Cambodia’s Minister of Tourism Huot Hak formally presented the signed […]
The Department of Tourism and Klook formally signed a partnership that would make travel experience in the country more accessible for all, highlighting curated tour packages of the Philippine Experience Program (PEP), a flagship tourism program that was developed and launched under the Marcos Administration.This new collaborative initiative of the DOT with one of Asia’s […]
Speaker Martin Romualdez said the law signed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., which offers non-resident tourists value-added tax refunds, would be a boon to the tourism sector and domestic commerce. “This piece of legislation will greatly boost international tourism and the sale of goods by tourist-oriented establishments,” Romualdez said. “More tourist arrivals and increased tourist […]