Foreign airlines are expanding operations in the Philippines as VietJet Air launched its direct Ho Chi Minh City–Manila route, a move that DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco said signals renewed confidence among carriers in the country’s tourism market. Frasco said the new service...
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...
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) 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...
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,...
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)...
CEBU CITY – Cebu fifth district Rep. Duke Frasco has broken his silence over his decision to sign the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte. CEBU fifth district Rep. Duke Frasco (center). (FB) Frasco was heavily criticized for backing Duterte's impeachment as he and his...
ILOILO CITY – Mayor Frolibar Bautista of Malay town, Aklan province said Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco is misinformed as there was no recent increase in fees entering world-famous Boracay Island. “The fees have been the same for several years,” said Mayor Frolibar Bautista of...
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Tourism (DOT) is constructing the first tourist rest area in Antique province. “The initiative stemmed from the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to elevate the global competitiveness of the Philippine tourism industry by taking care of our...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has mobilized resources to assist 529 tourists stranded in various regions of the country due to disruptions caused by Severe Tropical Storm “Kristine”. In the DOT's latest advisory issued on Friday, Oct. 25, regional offices reported the highest number of...
Department of Tourism Sec. Christina Garcia-Frasco (Photo: DOT) The Philippines is competing for several prestigious titles in the upcoming 2024 World Travel Awards (WTA) to reinforce its status as a premier global destination, the Department of Tourism (DOT) has announced. This follows the...
ILOILO CITY – The first-ever Muslim-friendly beach in the country opened on Tuesday, September 10, at world-famous Boracay Island. A Muslim-friendly beach opened in Boracay Island on September 10. (Department of Tourism-Philippines) The private beach at the Boracay Newcoast of Megaworld...
