The Department of Tourism (DOT) unveiled the Philippine Golf Experience in Clark, Pampanga, on Friday, Aug. 29, casting golf as a centerpiece of the country’s tourism strategy to generate jobs, attract investments, and strengthen global competitiveness. Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco...
Persistent power outages in Siquijor are putting the island’s tourism growth at risk and may weaken investor confidence if not urgently addressed, the Department of Tourism (DOT) warned on Thursday, July 31. Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco said the ongoing power instability, managed by...
CEBU CITY – Cebu fifth district Rep. Vincent Franco “Duke” Frasco recently inaugurated a P5-million day-care center and a P10-million one-story, three-classroom school building in Carmen in time for the new school year. “These are more than just buildings but safe, nurturing spaces that can...
A total of 2,905,363 international tourists arrived in the country in the first six months of this year, the Department of Tourism (DOT) disclosed on Thursday, Jun. 26. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco said the agency is recalibrating its year-end target in view of global uncertainties and...
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...
