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Boracay Island, PHILIPPINES — As part of a landmark initiative to promote Muslim-friendly tourism at Boracay Island on Tuesday (September 10), the Department of Tourism unveiled the Marhaba Boracay, a first-of-its-kind Muslim-friendly cove for families and travelers. Initiated by the Local Government Unit of Malay (LGU-Malay) and the DOT, in partnership with Megaworld Hotels and Resorts, … Read more

MANILA, Philippines—Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco received the prestigious Transformational Leader Award in Tourism Governance on Tuesday night (Sept. 3) at the World Travel Awards Asia & Oceania Gala Ceremony 2024. “This is first, very unexpected in that, this is a discretionary award from the World Travel Awards. I’m very grateful for … Read more

Tubungan, Iloilo–The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Friday (Aug. 23), led the groundbreaking ceremony and memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing of the Tourist Rest Area (TRA) in the Municipality of Tubungan, Iloilo. Situated in Brgy. Igpaho, the TRA in Tubungan is the first to be constructed in the province of Iloilo and the Western Visayas … Read more

Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco has proposed the establishment of a new flagship project, the 24/7 tourist courts, to aid in the swift resolution of cases where tourists are involved. According to the secretary, she proposed the matter during the recent sectoral meeting with President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. in Malacañang, where … Read more

The Philippines continues to beef up its promotion of opportunity markets and its collaboration with regional neighbors as it aims to sustain the country’s upward trend in international visitor arrivals this year. This was announced by Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco during her sit-down interview with journalists on Wednesday (Aug. 7) in … Read more

OSAKA, Japan– The Philippines promises an immersive experience celebrating Filipino craftsmanship at the upcoming World Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan. The Department of Tourism (DOT) through the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines made the announcement as it unveiled its plans for the Philippine Pavilion. Leading the unveiling ceremony held at The Garden Oriental Osaka is … Read more

The government’s anti-red tape program gained a new milestone when it climbed in the global anti-red tape rankings, the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) announced on Monday. “The Philippines proudly climbs three spots in Government Efficiency, ranking 49th in the 2024 World Competitiveness Report by the International Institute for Management Development!” ARTA said in a statement. … Read more

The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Saturday (July 20) expressed optimism about sustaining the gains in Philippine tourism achieved under the Marcos administration, highlighting President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.’s continued support for the sector. Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco noted that the President’s prioritization of the industry enabled it to reach record-breaking numbers and notable milestones … Read more

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. expressed the government’s commitment to build and rehabilitate more dams and farm-to-market roads to boost agricultural production and ensure food security. “Patuloy tayong nagbubukas at nagkukumpuni ng mga irigasyon sa buong Pilipinas. Ngayong taon, bibigyan natin ng patubig ang halos apatnapu’t limang libong ektarya ng bagong lupain,” President Marcos said … Read more

The Philippines has further solidified its status as a premier cruise tourism destination as it proudly received the prestigious Best Ports of Call 2024 award at the 10th Asia Cruise Awards, held during the Asia Cruise Forum in Jeju Island, Korea. According to Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco, the award highlights the … Read more