CEBU CITY – In celebration of Tourism Month, the city of Danao in northern Cebu province is showcasing a natural attraction best known as a living sanctuary of resilience, conservation, and community spirit. In time for its first anniversary celebration this month, the city government has invited...
Filipino theater could be the next key to further strengthening our tourism pull. Local theater figures made this bold statement at the recent Creative Tourism Conference put up by the Tourism Promotions Board. Fitting, as the event was held within the Metropolitan Theater, a location referred to...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Friday, Sept. 6, launched the One Visayas Tourism Circuits which links Western, Central, and Eastern Visayas with the Negros Island Region (NIR) to showcase heritage, gastronomy, and dive tourism. Regional DOT offices worked with accredited tour operators through...
President Marcos said the government must not neglect tourist workers in times of disasters, stressing that the impact of calamities often force tourism businesses to close down. Marcos cited that tourist workers are among the most affected communities when typhoons hit the country. Thus, the...
President Marcos has ordered government agencies to ensure that the Turismo Asenso Loan Program is accessible to in need small tourism businesses around the country. In his speech during the awarding ceremony of tourism loan in Pasay City, Marcos directed the Department of Tourism (DOT),...
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...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) have joined forces to position the Philippines as a premier global sports hub aimed at attracting long-staying, repeat, and higher-spending visitors. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco and PSC Chairman John Patrick...
Global investors are flocking to the Philippines due to the country 's booming luxury tourism sector and promising high-return investment opportunities, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco said incentives under the CREATE More Act, rising hotel demand,...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has tapped Bollywood producers to accelerate growth in the country’s film tourism sector by showcasing the Philippines’ world-class filming locations and offering competitive incentives. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco recently met with executives from...
The Siargao Airport expansion, launched on Friday, Aug. 8, marks a key step in transforming the island into a world-class gateway, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said. Tourism growth, according to DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco, requires not only natural attractions but also strong...
The Republic of the Philippines and the Republic of India have lifted visa restrictions and restored direct flights under a tourism cooperation pact that outlines joint efforts in marketing, training, and tourism development from 2025 to 2028. Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco said the...
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco is pursuing a multifaceted tourism strategy that bridges cultural exchange and commercial collaboration by engaging India’s business, aviation, and creative industries during her official visit. She is part of President Ferdinand R....
