Support for 15 locally initiated tourism projects has been extended by the Department of Tourism (DOT) in line with the Marcos administration’s thrust for inclusive and balanced national growth. Underscoring the government’s effort to equalize tourism opportunities across regions, DOT...
A global safety index that falsely ranked the Philippines the “least safe” for travelers raised concern from the Department of Tourism (DOT) after it said the report damaged the country’s reputation and affected communities dependent on tourism. In a statement on Thursday, Jun. 19, Tourism...
TACLOBAN CITY — Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco led the groundbreaking ceremony for the Silago Ridge to Reef Eco-Experience Project (SIRREP) on Tuesday, June 17, in Silago, Southern Leyte. “The state-of-the-art eco-heritage museum and visitor center will not only preserve Silago’s...
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco vowed to fast-track efforts that promote inclusive growth and uplift local communities through tourism following her reappointment by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. during the administration’s midterm Cabinet review. The...
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco received a 92 percent job performance rating in the nationwide “Boses ng Bayan” survey conducted in 2024, ranking her among the Marcos administration’s highest-rated cabinet officials. The independent poll by RP-Mission and...
To boost regional tourism by showcasing Filipino cuisine and public markets, the Department of Tourism (DOT) has launched two flagship programs—“Salo-Salo: Taste the Flavor, Experience the Culture” and the “Market Tourism: A Philippine Palengke Experience” handbook—designed to position...
Tourism leaders and stakeholders across the country have expressed strong support for Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco following her submission of a courtesy resignation in response to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive for a midterm Cabinet reshuffle....
NUSTAR Resort and Casino unveiled its newest crown jewel—the ultra-luxurious NUSTAR Hotel—on May 8, 2025 in Cebu. The 223-room property marks a major milestone for the resort, embodying a refined blend of world-class accommodations, modern elegance, and heartfelt Filipino hospitality. Gracing...
Robinsons Land Corporation (RLC), the real estate development arm of the Gokongwei Group, has opened its NUSTAR Hotel—the first ultra-luxury Filipino-branded hotel in the country. Located within the NUSTAR Integrated Resort in Cebu City, RLC said the new hotel is a bold statement of its ambition...
Department of Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco (Photo: DOT) A total of 16.4 million Filipinos were employed in tourism-related sectors in the first quarter of 2024, as all 18 regions saw positive economic growth, with the Department of Tourism (DOT) attributing the expansion to the success...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has mobilized its regional operations centers nationwide to ensure the safe, smooth, and seamless travel of more than 30 million domestic and international tourists during the Holy Week break. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco said the centers are monitoring key...
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Tourism launched a coastal tourism project in Barangay Pawa, Panay town, Capiz province on April 5. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco led the groundbreaking of the P12-million Panay: A Coastal Resource Experience Project where eco-friendly mangrove cottages...