Newly appointed Tourism Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay has moved to align key attached agencies under a unified strategy, emphasizing tourism’s role as a driver of inclusive economic growth and signaling a push for stronger coordination early in her term. Angara-Mathay convened the heads of the...
BAGUIO CITY – The city government encouraged people to take advantage of the lighter traffic and more relaxed atmosphere due to the oil crisis to visit the country’s summer capital. Mayor Benjamin Magalong said the current situation offers a unique opportunity for tourists to enjoy this city...
CEBU CITY – A strong earthquake and a devastating typhoon rocked Central Visayas last year but the region still recorded slight improvement in tourist arrivals. The Department of Development-Central Visayas (DepDev-7) said a total of 6.9 million tourists visited the region last year. Citing data...
YONGIN, South Korea - In a vast land in Yongin City in Gyeonggi Province, one can find the biggest open set in South Korea. The Dae Jang Geum Park is owned by Korean TV network Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC). It features houses and structures reminiscent of Korea’s Three Kingdoms,...
As rising fuel prices and broader economic uncertainties weigh on travel costs, the Department of Tourism (DOT) is encouraging Filipinos to rethink how they explore—shifting from long-distance trips to more accessible, value-driven experiences closer to home. In a recent advisory, DOT emphasized...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) is encouraging Filipinos to consider smarter and value-driven travel options as it moves to sustain the country’s tourism sector amid rising fuel costs and broader economic pressures. As financial pressures grow, the DOT said the tourism industry continues to...
Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants unveiled the region’s premier dining destinations during a prestigious awards ceremony tonight, March 25, 2026, at the Kerry Hotel in Hong Kong. The Chairman of Hong Kong secured the top honor of the night, receiving a standing ovation from peers and industry leaders...
South Korean powerhouse director Nam Ki Hoon didn 't just visit the Philippines — he fell in love with it. Trip after trip, vacation after vacation, he kept coming back, drawn by something he couldn 't quite resist. His Filipino friends say it best: Nam isn 't just a Korean...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) is advancing initiatives with Montenegro to attract international investors and expand employment in the country’s travel and tourism sector. DOT Officer-in-Charge Secretary Verna Buensuceso met with Montenegro Tourism Minister H.E. Simonida Kordic to plan...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) launched a unified drive for cruise tourism and secured commitments from key agencies and industry partners to strengthen coordination and raise the country’s competitiveness. DOT OIC Secretary Verna Buensuceso led the first high-level meeting of the reconstituted...
Tourism stakeholders and regional directors of the Department of Tourism (DOT) gathered to honor former DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco for what they described as hands-on and transformative leadership that reshaped Philippine tourism. For four years, Frasco led sustainable tourism,...
There is no discussion yet on who will take over the top position at the Department of Tourism (DOT), Malacañang said. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said an announcement on the replacement of former Tourism chief Christina Frasco may be made in the coming...
