BAGUIO CITY – The Department of Tourism-Cordillera will hold the 7th Mangan Taku Cordillera Food Festival featuring the delicious culinary tapestry of the region with the theme Preserving Traditions, Preserving Flavors at the Rose Garden in Burnham Park here from April 23 to 27. Executive Order...
President Marcos has appointed veteran trade diplomat Dita Angara-Mathay as the new secretary of the Department of Tourism (DOT). The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) made the announcement on Friday, April 10. PCO said Angara-Mathay is "a seasoned public servant with decades of experience...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) welcomed the inclusion of El Nido in Palawan in a British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) list of the top beach escapes in the world, saying the recognition boosts its global appeal. DOT officer-in-charge (OIC) Secretary Verna Buensuceso said the distinction...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) is encouraging Filipinos to consider smarter and value-driven travel options as it moves to sustain the country’s tourism sector amid rising fuel costs and broader economic pressures. As financial pressures grow, the DOT said the tourism industry continues to...
CEBU CITY — The Department of Tourism-Central Visayas (DOT-7) has taken action against the increasing cases of online booking scams. The DOT-7 on Monday, March 23, led the launching of the “Turista iWas Scam” campaign in Cebu and Bohol, which aims to protect travelers and establishments from...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) is advancing initiatives with Montenegro to attract international investors and expand employment in the country’s travel and tourism sector. DOT Officer-in-Charge Secretary Verna Buensuceso met with Montenegro Tourism Minister H.E. Simonida Kordic to plan...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) launched a unified drive for cruise tourism and secured commitments from key agencies and industry partners to strengthen coordination and raise the country’s competitiveness. DOT OIC Secretary Verna Buensuceso led the first high-level meeting of the reconstituted...
President Marcos has administered the oath of office of Christina Frasco as Presidential Adviser for Sustainable and Resilient Communities, formalizing her transition from the Department of Tourism (DOT). Marcos administered Frasco’s oath of office in a ceremony at Malacañan Palace on Wednesday,...
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Tourism (DOT) honored more than 100 key stakeholders during the recent Pagdayaw 2025: Western Visayas Tourism Awards. “This expresses our deepest appreciation to those whose consistent support and excellence have strengthened Western Visayas as a vibrant,...
There is no discussion yet on who will take over the top position at the Department of Tourism (DOT), Malacañang said. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said an announcement on the replacement of former Tourism chief Christina Frasco may be made in the coming...
Former Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco pledged to support Filipino workers and communities as she takes on her new post as Presidential Adviser for Sustainable and Resilient Communities. On Thursday, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. appointed Frasco to...
BUTUAN CITY – Rising fuel costs are beginning to disrupt travel to island destinations in the Caraga region, with shipping lines cutting trips and raising fares, the Department of Tourism (DOT-13) said Friday. “The increase in fuel costs starting March 2026 is expected to have a significant...
