The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Department of Transportation (DOTr) are working to decongest Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) by promoting regional flight distribution to improve passenger traffic flow nationwide. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco and DOTr Secretary Vivencio...
Tourism is not a solo act. In this symphony of efforts, every collaboration, every handshake, every shared vision moves the Philippines further onto the world stage. It is a story written not by one, but by many. Mia Borromeo, Kaye Tinga, and Ana Lorenzana de Ocampo Live Nation’s...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the local government of Santiago City have launched the construction of the Dariuk Hills Eco-Tourism Center, which promises to enhance tourism while preserving the area’s natural and cultural heritage. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco, who led the...
For most Filipino travelers, Japan comes as a top dream destination. Many are quick to consider visiting the two main draws of Tokyo and Kyoto, but these areas tend to be busy and filled with tourists in peak travel seasons. If you’re looking to explore the beauty of the land of the rising sun...
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco (third from left) meets with key officials at the DOT Central Office in Makati City on February 27, 2025, to discuss the Philippines' hosting of Terra Madre Asia Pacific 2025. With her are (from left) Network Coordinator Elena Aniere,...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) is pushing for the expansion of the country’s hotel industry to accommodate the increasing number of visitors and strengthen the Philippines’ position as a leading travel destination. Speaking at the 2nd Annual Philippines Hotel Industry Summit on Feb. 26, DOT...
HIDDEN GARDEN Kairakuen in Mito City has 3,000 plum trees that bloom in late wintera serene escape from Tokyo (Photo Visit Japan Philippines) It’s easy to get lost in the idea of a travel game plan, especially when the destination is as dynamic as Japan. If you’re bound for Haneda, you...
In an effort to boost the country’s tourism, Senator Joel Villanueva is seeking to institutionalize the grant of a visa for digital nomads or people who travel while working remotely using digital technologies. In filing Senate Bill No. 2991, Villanueva said allowing this new type of visa...
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco (second from right) leads the ceremonial signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and the conferment of Philippine tourism ambassadorship to South Korean singer-songwriter and actor Seo In Guk (second from left) at the DOT...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) is expecting a surge in Taiwanese tourist arrivals with the launch of new direct flights and Taiwan’s extension of its visa-free policy for Filipinos. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco met with Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) Chairperson and Resident...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) was elated by the Philippines' inclusion in the prestigious Michelin Guide, saying the rare opportunity elevated the country’s culinary identity and reinforced its status as a top global food destination. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco said the recognition...
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco and Pangasinan Governor Ramon Guico III lead the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the construction of the first Tourist Rest Area in Lingayen, Pangasinan on February 13, 2025. (Photo: DOT) The Department of Tourism (DOT)...
