BAGUIO CITY – The Department of Tourism-Cordillera reported that 1,983,511 tourists visited the region in 2024 compared to 1,685,133 in 2023. DOT-Cordillera Regional Director Jovita Ganongan said tourists visiting this city last year accounted for more than 1.56 million or 78...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) gathers key officials and stakeholders for the Tourism Coordinating Council (TCC) meeting at the Diamond Hotel in Manila on March 18, 2025. (Photo courtesy of DOT) Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco said tourism remains a vital contributor...
Department of Tourism (DOT) Undersecretary Myra Paz Valderrosa Abubakar (Screengrab from PTV Bagong Pilipinas livestream) More businesses and tourism establishments in the Philippines are integrating Halal-compliant services to accommodate Muslim travelers and enhance the country’s appeal as a...
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco (third from left) meets with key officials at the DOT Central Office in Makati City on February 27, 2025, to discuss the Philippines' hosting of Terra Madre Asia Pacific 2025. With her are (from left) Network Coordinator Elena Aniere,...
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco (second from right) leads the ceremonial signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and the conferment of Philippine tourism ambassadorship to South Korean singer-songwriter and actor Seo In Guk (second from left) at the DOT...
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco and Pangasinan Governor Ramon Guico III lead the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the construction of the first Tourist Rest Area in Lingayen, Pangasinan on February 13, 2025. (Photo: DOT) The Department of Tourism (DOT)...
Rather than just individual homes, the Philippine real estate industry has been delivering high-quality projects marked with strong leadership and innovation to meet the growing demand for residential communities that support quality living. In Southeast Asia, the Philippines is not...
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco delivers her speech during the newly launched nationwide legal assistance initiative providing accessible legal resources to support tourism stakeholders, particularly MSMEs, at the 20th National Convention of Lawyers in Cebu City on...
ILOILO CITY – Mayor Frolibar Bautista of Malay town, Aklan province said Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco is misinformed as there was no recent increase in fees entering world-famous Boracay Island. “The fees have been the same for several years,” said Mayor Frolibar Bautista of...
ILOILO CITY – Two institutions at world-famous Boracay Island in Malay town, Aklan province bagged tourism awards handed out by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The Malay Sailing Boat Owners Association and the Mandala Spa and Resort Villas Boracay were two of the three...
DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco (Screengrab from PTV Bagong Pilipinas livestream) The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Friday, January 10, unveiled a comprehensive set of initiatives aimed at positioning the Philippines as a premier global tourism destination and achieving full recovery by...
LOVE THE PHILIPPINES Tourists enjoying the sandy beach of Sumilon Island near Oslob, Cebu (Photo from Freepik) Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco announced on Sunday, Jan. 5, that the Philippine tourism sector has firmly established its position as a vital economic...