The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Department of Transportation (DOTr) are working to decongest Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) by promoting regional flight distribution to improve passenger traffic flow nationwide. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco and DOTr Secretary Vivencio...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the local government of Santiago City have launched the construction of the Dariuk Hills Eco-Tourism Center, which promises to enhance tourism while preserving the area’s natural and cultural heritage. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco, who led the...
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,...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) is pushing for the expansion of the country’s hotel industry to accommodate the increasing number of visitors and strengthen the Philippines’ position as a leading travel destination. Speaking at the 2nd Annual Philippines Hotel Industry Summit on Feb. 26, DOT...
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...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) is expecting a surge in Taiwanese tourist arrivals with the launch of new direct flights and Taiwan’s extension of its visa-free policy for Filipinos. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco met with Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) Chairperson and Resident...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) was elated by the Philippines' inclusion in the prestigious Michelin Guide, saying the rare opportunity elevated the country’s culinary identity and reinforced its status as a top global food destination. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco said the recognition...
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)...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has recorded 4,268 visitors from Cambodia in 2024, which is seen as a sign of the growing potential for tourism exchange between the two countries. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco and Cambodia's Minister of Tourism, His Excellency Huot Hak, signed an...
The province of Cebu secured the third place in the Area Category of the 2024 NEWT Awards, the Department of Tourism (DOT) disclosed on Tuesday, Feb. 4, as it emphasized the success of the country's national tourism campaign in enhancing its visibility in the Japanese market. DOT Tokyo Office...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) is expanding its Tourist Assistance Call Center (TACC) by adding Korean-speaking agents to accommodate the growing influx of South Korean tourists. Starting in February, the TACC will operate from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Philippine Standard Time, offering Korean-language...
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...