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Lower budget allocations for tourism programs and projects, as well as strict policies towards foreign visitors entering the Philippines, could remain as setbacks for the country to achieve its projected number of tourist arrivals, declared Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco. In an interview over the program Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon on People’s Television Network … Read more

Manila, Philippines—Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco welcomed Israeli Tourism Minister His Excellency (H.E.) Haim Katz on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, for a bilateral meeting at the DOT Office in Makati City. The meeting coincided with Minister Katz’s State Visit to the Philippines and was highlighted by the signing of a Joint Declaration … Read more

Manila, Philippines – The Department of Tourism (DOT) proudly celebrates the Philippines’ four prestigious victories at the 2024 World Travel Awards (WTA) Grand Final Gala Ceremony, held on November 24, 2024, at the Savoy Palace, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal. The country won as the World’s Leading Dive Destination, marking its sixth consecutive win for the category, … Read more

San Remigio, Antique—The Department of Tourism (DOT) reinforced its commitment to sustainable tourism with the groundbreaking of the province’s first Tourist Rest Area (TRA) on Thursday (Nov. 21) in Brgy. Aningalan, San Remigio, Antique. Led by Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco, the ceremony marked a major milestone in advancing both the global competitiveness of Philippine … Read more

Taguig City—Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco officially opened Seatrade Cruise (STC) Asia 2024 on Tuesday (Nov. 12) at Shangri-La BGC in Taguig City, rallying support to establish the Philippines as a premier hub for cruise tourism in Asia. Secretary Frasco conveyed in her keynote address the shared vision inspired by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., … Read more

The Philippines must be prepared because of more pronounced external threats as a result of the heightened geopolitical tension in the Indo-Pacific, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said on Monday. Addressing members of the Philippine Army’s 5th ID at Camp Melchor dela Cruz in Gamu, Isabela, President Marcos said the Philippines’ proximity to Taiwan puts … Read more

Manila, Philippines – The Department of Tourism (DOT) is actively assisting stranded tourists in various regions of the country due to disruptions caused by Tropical Storm Kristine, with travel heavily impacted and damage reported at several tourist sites. According to the DOT’s latest advisory, as of 12:00 am on October 25, 2024, its regional offices have … Read more

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Philippine Hotel Owners Association Inc. (PHOA) on Wednesday, October 16, unveiled the Philippine Hotel Industry Strategic Action Plan (PHISAP) 2023-2028. This five-year roadmap is designed to enhance the competitiveness, sustainable development, and expansion of the Philippine hotel sector. During the launch at The Westin Manila, Tourism … Read more

The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism of the Republic of Korea inked the implementation program of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Tourism Cooperation for 2024-2029 during the first state visit of South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol to the country. The deal was signed by Tourism Secretary … Read more

BANGKOK, THAILAND— For the second year in a row, the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines, the marketing arm of the Department of Tourism (DOT), has been named the Best National Tourism Organization in Asia at the 33rd Annual TTG Travel Awards. The prestigious event, held on September 26, 2024, in Bangkok, brought together the region’s top … Read more