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The Philippines continues to beef up its promotion of opportunity markets and its collaboration with regional neighbors as it aims to sustain the country’s upward trend in international visitor arrivals this year. This was announced by Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco during her sit-down interview with journalists on Wednesday (Aug. 7) in … Read more

OSAKA, Japan– The Philippines promises an immersive experience celebrating Filipino craftsmanship at the upcoming World Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan. The Department of Tourism (DOT) through the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines made the announcement as it unveiled its plans for the Philippine Pavilion. Leading the unveiling ceremony held at The Garden Oriental Osaka is … Read more

The government’s anti-red tape program gained a new milestone when it climbed in the global anti-red tape rankings, the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) announced on Monday. “The Philippines proudly climbs three spots in Government Efficiency, ranking 49th in the 2024 World Competitiveness Report by the International Institute for Management Development!” ARTA said in a statement. … Read more

The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Saturday (July 20) expressed optimism about sustaining the gains in Philippine tourism achieved under the Marcos administration, highlighting President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.’s continued support for the sector. Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco noted that the President’s prioritization of the industry enabled it to reach record-breaking numbers and notable milestones … Read more

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. expressed the government’s commitment to build and rehabilitate more dams and farm-to-market roads to boost agricultural production and ensure food security. “Patuloy tayong nagbubukas at nagkukumpuni ng mga irigasyon sa buong Pilipinas. Ngayong taon, bibigyan natin ng patubig ang halos apatnapu’t limang libong ektarya ng bagong lupain,” President Marcos said … Read more

The Philippines has further solidified its status as a premier cruise tourism destination as it proudly received the prestigious Best Ports of Call 2024 award at the 10th Asia Cruise Awards, held during the Asia Cruise Forum in Jeju Island, Korea. According to Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco, the award highlights the … Read more

Irish ambassador H.E William John Carlos and Finnish ambassador H.E. Juha Markus Pyykkö paid their respective farewell calls on President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. at the Malacañan Palace on Monday. Ambassador Carlos bid farewell to President Marcos at around 2:00 pm, followed by Ambassador Pyykkö before 3:00 pm. Speaking before President Marcos, Ambassador Carlos said … Read more

The Department of Tourism (DOT), through its Region XI office, partners with SM Lanang, bringing back the highly anticipated Davao Dive Expo from July 5 to 7 at the Atrium of SM Lanang in Davao City. Now in its third consecutive year, the Davao Dive Expo is dubbed as Mindanao’s premier dive exhibition that brings … Read more

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. welcomed Malaysian Foreign Minister Dato’ Seri Utama Haji Mohamad Bin Haji Hasan in Malacañang during the courtesy call event on Monday. The two leaders discussed the bilateral relations between the Philippines and Malaysia and important regional issues. “Welcome, welcome to the Philippines. Thank you for finding time to visit with … Read more

The Philippine government will continue its peace efforts in the diplomatic front amid China’s escalating attacks in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Monday. “Yes, hindi nawawala ‘yan, we are also doing something on the diplomatic front,” DFA Undersecretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro told reporters shortly after the press … Read more