Dot Property and Lamudi today announced the launch of the Philippines Real Estate Awards 2026, as part of the newly introduced Southeast Asia Real Estate Awards by Dot Property and Lamudi, a regional platform designed to recognise the developers, projects and real estate professionals shaping the...
President Marcos has appointed Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Frasco as Presidential Adviser for Sustainable and Resilient Communities, ending months-long speculations of Frasco leaving the Tourism portfolio. In a statement, Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary...
Malacañang neither confirmed nor denied a possible change in leadership at the Department of Tourism (DOT), but said that Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco continues to enjoy President Marcos’ trust and confidence. When asked to confirm rumors about replacing Frasco as DOT chief, the Palace...
The Netflix K-drama series “Boyfriend on Demand,” starring BLACKPINK’s Jisoo and South Korean actor Seo In-guk, has given the tourism industry in Cebu a global boost, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said Tuesday, Mar. 10. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco said the series highlights...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) is intensifying promotions in South Korea to secure the Philippines’ spot as the preferred destination for Korean travelers. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco said the campaign combines airline deals, partnerships with 15 major travel agencies, outdoor and...
Retirement is no longer the final chapter for 15 senior citizens who are now accredited as tour guides in Intramuros under a Department of Tourism (DOT) livelihood program that lets them share history and culture with visitors. Implemented with the National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC),...
Domestic travelers have kept Calabarzon as the country’s most visited region for 16 straight years, the Department of Tourism (DOT) reported on Saturday, Feb. 28. A sectoral review by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS), using data from DOT and the Philippine Statistics...
The White Beach on Boracay Island in Panay landed at No. 6 in Tripadvisor’s Best of the Best Beaches in Asia for 2026, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said Tuesday, Feb. 24. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco said the recognition highlights Boracay’s global appeal and the livelihoods...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has suspended all Star Rating Classification Assessments for accommodation establishments nationwide pending a review and enhancement of its evaluation system under the 2024 National Accommodation Standards (NAS). In an advisory, the DOT, through its Office of...
Malacañang said reports of public dissatisfaction toward Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Frasco and Department of Health (DOH) Teodoro Herboso circulating online are mere speculation, stressing that they continue to enjoy President Marcos’ trust. In a press briefing, Presidential...
Senator Loren Legarda has lauded the Department of Tourism (DOT) for delivering clear, measurable market outcomes from its promotional efforts, strong domestic travel growth and gains in emerging destinations. Legarda expressed her satisfaction over the DOT’s tourism activities during the recent...
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco on Wednesday, Feb. 4, directed the removal of all materials bearing her image and told regional offices to stop producing similar content following criticism that the materials were seen as "self-promotion." Frasco said the move aims to...
