Organized under the Department of Tourism’s (DOT) “Philippine Experience Program” and its theme “Beyond Sceneries…Stories,” a four-day journey to Batanes in March became a memorable dive into the rich culture, natural beauty, and enduring spirit of this remote northern province. From...
Persistent power outages in Siquijor are putting the island’s tourism growth at risk and may weaken investor confidence if not urgently addressed, the Department of Tourism (DOT) warned on Thursday, July 31. Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco said the ongoing power instability, managed by...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has suspended tourism activities in over 100 destinations across 13 regions due to widespread disruptions caused by typhoon “Emong,” tropical storm “Dante,” and the intensified southwest monsoon, or “habagat.” Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco...
A foreign-published article that falsely ranked the Philippines among the world’s most dangerous countries for travelers has raised concern from the Department of Tourism (DOT) over its potential effect on recovery efforts and the welfare of Filipino workers. DOT Secretary Christina...
The Philippines received three nominations in the 24th edition of the UK-based Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards as its international tourism profile strengthened through the efforts of the Department of Tourism (DOT), the agency reported Tuesday, July 15. Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco...
President Marcos has underscored the government’s push to open regional tourism and business hubs to international flights, saying these would allow foreign travelers to skip Metro Manila and head straight to their chosen destinations. Marcos said this as he led the groundbreaking of the...
A total of 2,905,363 international tourists arrived in the country in the first six months of this year, the Department of Tourism (DOT) disclosed on Thursday, Jun. 26. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco said the agency is recalibrating its year-end target in view of global uncertainties and...
Support for 15 locally initiated tourism projects has been extended by the Department of Tourism (DOT) in line with the Marcos administration’s thrust for inclusive and balanced national growth. Underscoring the government’s effort to equalize tourism opportunities across regions, DOT...
President Marcos met with Japanese tourism partners during his working visit in Osaka, Japan on Friday, June 20. Malacañang said Marcos began his second day in Osaka by meeting tourism stakeholders who have supported the growth and development of Philippine tourism in the Japanese market....
The Department of Tourism (DOT) adopts advanced digital solutions powered by Mastercard to boost the country’s global tourism thrust through targeted and data-driven promotions. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco and Mastercard Senior Vice President for Customer Solutions Center for Southeast...
Preparedness for disasters and the push for climate resilience now define the country’s tourism strategy under a recalibrated framework led by the Department of Tourism (DOT). DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco underscored this policy shift during the 2025 International Conference on...
The Philippines has climbed to 8th place in a global ranking of top Muslim-friendly travel destinations through the efforts of the Department of Tourism (DOT) to boost halal and culturally inclusive tourism programs. The 2025 Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI), released by Mastercard and...
