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...
An explosive eruption occurs at the summit vent of Kanlaon Volcano on April 8, 2025, producing a voluminous bent plume approximately 4,000 meters tall that drifted southwest. (Phivolcs) The Department of Tourism (DOT) suspended on Wednesday, April 9, all tourism activities near Kanlaon Volcano as...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) have forged a partnership aimed at driving job creation and supporting economic recovery through the growth of key sectors, especially tourism. To empower Filipino micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), both...
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...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has invested P12 million in a sustainable tourism initiative in Capiz to boost the local economy while preserving the environment. Implemented under the DOT’s Tourism Champions Challenge (TCC) program, the project will redevelop the Pawa Tourist Passenger Terminal...
Key officials welcome passengers of Air Canada Flight AC 017 at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) on April 3, 2025, led by DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco (6th from the right), DOTr Secretary Vince Dizon (5th from the right), Air Canada Managing Director Rocky Lo (7th from the left),...
The Philippines bagged the Destination of the Year at the Routes Asia 2025 Awards in Australia in recognition of the country's efforts in air connectivity and tourism development, the Department of Tourism (DOT) announced on Monday, March 31. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco said the award...
Department of Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco The implementation of the Value-Added Tax (VAT) Refund for Non-Resident Tourists Law is expected to attract more foreign visitors and position the Philippines as a premier shopping destination in...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has allocated around P17.5 billion to tourism education and training nationwide, the fund came from travel tax collections from 2015 to 2024. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco said the fund will expand investments in tourism education, including human capital...
Filipino culinary heritage took center stage as the Department of Tourism (DOT) promoted the country’s food and beverage sector as a key tourism asset during the launch of Rolling Stone Philippines in Taguig City on Friday, Mar. 21. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco led the food and beverage...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) gathers key officials and stakeholders for the Tourism Coordinating Council (TCC) meeting at the Diamond Hotel in Manila on March 18, 2025. (Photo courtesy of DOT) Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco said tourism remains a vital contributor...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has expressed optimism that the return of four antique pulpit panels to the centuries-old Boljoon Church in Cebu will renew cultural pride and boost heritage-driven tourism in the province. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco led the ceremonial handover of the...
