In light of the recent recognition, the Department of Tourism shares how delighted it is to hear that the Philippines is considered “as an idyllic and affordable tropical destination” by Australian travelers. This information comes from a recent article by news.com.au, citing the...
MATAG-OB, Leyte – The Department of Tourism-8 lauded this municipality for successfully holding the third Himorasak Festival Grand Showdown on Sunday, September 22. NATIVE dancers perform at the Himorasak Festival in Matag-ob, Leyte on Sunday, September 22. DOT-8 Regional Director...
(Courtesy of Department of Tourism) In a landmark initiative to enhance local tourism, Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco recently led the groundbreaking ceremony for a new Tourist Rest Area (TRA) in Patikul, Sulu. Frasco said the project is part of the Marcos...
ILOILO CITY – The first-ever Muslim-friendly beach in the country opened on Tuesday, September 10, at world-famous Boracay Island. A Muslim-friendly beach opened in Boracay Island on September 10. (Department of Tourism-Philippines) The private beach at the Boracay Newcoast of Megaworld...
WORLD CLASS EVENT Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco (fifth from right), along with officials of the DOT and Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines, poses with World Travel Awards (WTA) founder Graham Cooke (fourth from left) on the sidelines of the Philippines'...
(L-R) Philippine Ambassador to Spain Philippe J. Lhuillier and Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco (Photo: DOT) The Department of Tourism (DOT) said Friday, August 30, that it has embarked on a mission to strengthen tourism relations between the Philippines and Spain,...
ILOILO CITY — Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco led the groundbreaking of a P10-million tourist rest area (TRA) in Tubungan town, Iloilo province on August 23. DOT Secretary Christina Frasco leads the groundbreaking of a P10-million tourist rest area in Tubungan town, Iloilo...
(MANILA BULLETIN) The additional P6.4 billion earmarked for the Tourism Road Infrastructure Program (TRIP) under the 2025 National Expenditure Program (NEP) will have a two-fold impact, Quezon City 4th district Rep. Marvin Rillo said. First,...
Manila Central Post Office during the fire last year (Noel Pabalate/MANILA BULLETIN) The Department of Tourism (DOT) said the cultural integrity of the Manila Central Post Office will not be compromised amid plans to turn the historic...
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Tourism (DOT)-Western Visayas recently conducted a security training for tourist police at world-famous Boracay Island. A TOURIST police training was held to boost security measures at world-famous Boracay Island. (DOT-6) The Tourist-Oriented Police for...
The Philippine government has launched the Cruise Visa Waiver (CVW) program in a bid to enhance foreign tourist arrivals and encourage more international cruise ships to visit the country. Jointly undertaken by the Department of Tourism (DOT), the Bureau of Immigration (BI), and the Department of...
By TARA YAP ILOILO CITY – The Department of Tourism-6 reported a decrease in the number of foreign visitors in world-famous Boracay Island due to fewer direct international flights. TOURISTS walk on the beach at world-famous Boracay Island. (Tara Yap) DOT-6 Assistant Regional Director...
