Senator Erwin Tulfo renewed his call on the Department of Tourism (DOT) to strengthen efforts to lower ticket prices for domestic flights to enable the Philippines to compete with neighboring Southeast Asian countries in terms of tourist arrivals. Tulfo raised this during the Senate plenary...
Filipino restaurants and chefs are experiencing a surge in sales and global recognition as the MICHELIN Guide Philippines highlights local culinary talent, with the Department of Tourism (DOT) supporting the initiative to showcase the country’s rich food culture. The MICHELIN Guide has given...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) launched simultaneous relief operations to provide financial assistance to thousands of tourism workers affected by the strong earthquakes in Davao Oriental and Bogo City, Cebu. DOT Secretary Christina...
Foreign airlines are expanding operations in the Philippines as VietJet Air launched its direct Ho Chi Minh City–Manila route, a move that DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco said signals renewed confidence among carriers in the country’s tourism market. Frasco said the new service...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) are opening structured pathways for returning Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) to build livelihoods and participate in the country’s growing tourism sector. “Our workers abroad sustain families and local communities,...
A surge in returning Australian tourists has prompted Jetstar Airways to launch direct Perth–Manila flights and a seasonal Brisbane–Cebu service, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said Monday, Dec. 1. The DOT noted that the high number of repeat visits from Australia reflects growing demand for...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) is harnessing Visa digital solutions to streamline payments, enhance visitor experiences, and empower small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across key tourist destinations. The initiative was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed by DOT...
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco on Wednesday, Nov. 26, called on the private sector to guide the spending of the restored ₱1-billion tourism promotions budget for 2026. The DOT will now rely on industry input to identify target markets, flagship products, and...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) is spotlighting the Philippines’ culinary heritage at the first-ever Terra Madre Asia Pacific in Bacolod, featuring two Michelin-recognized chefs in hands-on workshops showcasing Filipino flavors and sustainable practices. Palm Grill’s Michelin-recognized Miguel...
BACOLOD CITY – The inaugural Terra Madre Asia and Pacific, jointly hosted by this highly urbanized city and the province of Negros Occidental, puts a spotlight on the emerging slow food communities in the Philippines. The five-day event, which opened on Wednesday at the Provincial Capitol Lagoon...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) showcased the Philippines’ effort to turn local food traditions into global influence as it hosted the first-ever Terra Madre Asia & Pacific 2025 at the Provincial Capitol Lagoon in Bacolod City on Wednesday, Nov. 19. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco said the...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) is deploying smartphones and Internet of Things (IoT) devices to make travel across the Philippines safer and more efficient for every visitor. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco said the initiative empowers tourists with reliable technology and accurate tourism...
