BAGUIO CITY – The Department of Tourism led by Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco opened the Cordillera leg of the Philippine Experience Program (PEP): Culture, Heritage, and Arts Caravan here on Friday. With Frasco were ambassadors, tourism associations, tour operators, media representatives, and...
DAVAO CITY – The Department of Tourism-11 is closely monitoring the tourism situation in the Davao region, particularly Davao Oriental, a key coastal tourism area, following the recent doublet earthquakes. DOT-11 Regional Director Tanya Rabat-Tan, during the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) have launched programs providing free legal aid to tourism enterprises and a privilege card granting lawyers exclusive perks at DOT-accredited establishments. Unveiled on Tuesday, Oct. 21, at the DOT Central Office in...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) launched a program with social media platform TikTok, which is aimed at transforming digital creativity into livelihood opportunities for tourism-related Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The partnership was formalized through a Memorandum of Agreement...
The Philippines is officially nominated in nine categories at the 32nd World Travel Awards (WTA), with final results eagerly awaited, the Department of Tourism (DOT) announced on Friday, Oct. 17. Building on its success in regional competitions, the country is among the finalists for three...
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco said on Friday, Oct. 17, that the reinstatement of electronic visas (e-Visas) for Chinese nationals demonstrates the country’s readiness to welcome more travelers and its renewed confidence in advancing the tourism market. The e-Visa...
The Philippines reinforced its standing as a global tourism powerhouse after capturing six major honors at the 2025 World Travel Awards (WTA) Asia and Oceania Gala Ceremony, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said on Tuesday, Oct. 14. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco said the recognitions...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) expressed gratitude to international travelers after Boracay, Palawan, and Siargao were recognized among the Top 10 Islands in Asia in the 2025 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards. Boracay ranked fourth with 90.54 points, Palawan fifth with 90.23, and...
Federal Land, Inc., one of the country’s premier real estate developers, emerged as a big winner at the Dot Property Philippines Awards 2025, bringing home eight prestigious awards across various categories. The recognition affirms Federal Land’s reputation in designing and delivering...
Thousands of job seekers aspiring to build careers in the tourism industry gathered on Thursday, Oct. 9, for the opening of the 4th “Trabaho, Turismo, Asenso” job fair jointly organized by the Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). The annual job fair,...
The magnitude 6.9 earthquake that hit Cebu on Sept. 30 severely damaged five historic churches in the province, the Department of Tourism (DOT) reported. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco said the damage put to serious risk the province’s centuries-old religious and cultural heritage. ...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has repurposed Tourist Rest Areas (TRAs) in Cebu, originally built to serve travelers, as donation drop-off centers for communities affected by the 6.9-magnitude earthquake on Sept. 30. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco joined President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr....
