Retirement is no longer the final chapter for 15 senior citizens who are now accredited as tour guides in Intramuros under a Department of Tourism (DOT) livelihood program that lets them share history and culture with visitors. Implemented with the National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC),...
Domestic travelers have kept Calabarzon as the country’s most visited region for 16 straight years, the Department of Tourism (DOT) reported on Saturday, Feb. 28. A sectoral review by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS), using data from DOT and the Philippine Statistics...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) welcomed the inclusion of Dumaguete City among Asia’s Top 4 Budget-Friendly Destinations for Affordable Retirement Living in the latest report of Investopedia. In a statement, the DOT said the recognition underscores the Philippines’ growing appeal to global...
A total of P80.15 million in sales leads was generated by Philippine dive destinations at the 2026 Paris Dive Show, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco said the figure represents a 43-percent increase from last year’s P56 million. World-renowned sites...
Senators denounced on Monday, February 23 organizer of the Boss Ironman Challenge over repeated violations and road recklessness in their activities, especially during its recent event in Mindanao. Sen. Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito, chairman of the Senate Committee on Tourism, said that while...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has suspended all Star Rating Classification Assessments for accommodation establishments nationwide pending a review and enhancement of its evaluation system under the 2024 National Accommodation Standards (NAS). In an advisory, the DOT, through its Office of...
CEBU CITY – The province of Bohol recorded an increase in tourist arrivals in 2025. Joanne Pinat, head of the Bohol Provincial Tourism Office (BPTO), said a partial report showed that the province welcomed 1,427,362 tourists in 2025, 4.18 percent higher compared to 2024. Domestic tourists...
The Manila City Government, together with GMA Sparkle Artist Center and Runrio Inc., signed an agreement for the upcoming Sparkle Run 2026 aimed at promoting fitness and health to the public as well as showcasing the city 's famous landmarks and heritage sites. Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko...
Senator Loren Legarda has lauded the Department of Tourism (DOT) for delivering clear, measurable market outcomes from its promotional efforts, strong domestic travel growth and gains in emerging destinations. Legarda expressed her satisfaction over the DOT’s tourism activities during the recent...
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco on Wednesday, Feb. 4, directed the removal of all materials bearing her image and told regional offices to stop producing similar content following criticism that the materials were seen as "self-promotion." Frasco said the move aims to...
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Frasco on Tuesday, February 3 denied allegations she is promoting herself in the country’s tourism campaigns and even in the covers of tourist magazines. Frasco, speaking at the Senate Committee on Tourism’s hearing on the implementation of the...
Senate Deputy Majority Leader Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito has filed a resolution seeking an inquiry into the implementation of the National Tourism Development Plan (NTDP) amid the growing public clamor on expensive domestic flights and lack of proper infrastructure that is hindering accessible...
