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DUBAI, U.A.E. – The Philippines has proudly clinched the title of Asia’s Best Cruise Destination 2023 at the prestigious World Cruise Awards. This notable achievement marks the first time the Philippines has received this recognition, building the country’s reputation as an emerging powerhouse in the global cruise and tourism sector.  The World Cruise Awards, an annual … Read more

BONGAO, TAWI-TAWI — Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco assured Tawi-Tawians of the Department of Tourism’s (DOT) support, as it continually pursues its objective of equalizing tourism opportunities ensuring tourism development where “no one is left behind”. This, as the tourism chief graced the 50th Kamahardikaan sin Tawi-Tawi on Monday (Sept. 25), where she was invited … Read more

Philippine Department of Tourism (PDOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco has been invited to speak at panel discussions at the prestigious United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Global Tourism Economy Forum (GTEF) slated on Friday (Sept. 22) in the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR).  The Philippine tourism chief will be joining tourism ministers from across the … Read more

The Philippine coast guard said it removed a Chinese floating barrier that blocked access to a disputed South China Sea lagoon. A coast guard statement said it conducted a “special operation” to remove the barrier, which China put in place last week. The Philippine coast guard also released a video showing a diver using a … Read more

Manila, Philippines—The Department of Tourism (DOT) reaffirms its support for the Marcos Administration’s goal to boost the medical tourism industry in the country by collaborations with industry stakeholders in aesthetics, aging, and wellness. This, according to Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco, emphasizing that it is seen a potential “strong growth center” for the Philippines. The … Read more

MEDIA RELEASE  07 September 2023         CONTACT:CZARINA ZARA-LOYOLADirector, Office of Public Affairs and Advocacyopaa.director@tourism.gov.ph Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam—Solidifying its status as the ultimate diving destination in the region, the Philippines has clinched for the fifth consecutive year the Asia’s Leading Dive Destination title at the preeminent World Travel Awards (WTA) Asia & … Read more

In connection with the notification of North Korea’s satellite launch plan, the Philippine government has issued a notice to alert aircraft passing over its vicinity. The point and time at which the propellant to be launched by North Korea is expected to fall have been specified. Reporter Ham Ji-ha reports. The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines … Read more

The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) forged a formal agreement Wednesday (Aug. 16) in a bid to create a strategic partnership between the two government bodies to support and implement the Katutubo-KAPWA project. The Katutubo-KAPWA project is a nationwide initiative which will enjoin support for the indigenous cultural … Read more

Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco announced the Department’s prioritization of culinary tourism as among the country’s multidimensional tourism product offerings.  Frasco made the statement on Monday evening (31 July) at the World Chefs Asia President Forum 2023 held in Pasay City.  Worldchefs is a professional organization dedicated to maintaining and improving the … Read more

MANILA, Philippines—The Philippines has reached its 3 million international visitor arrivals mark as of July 19, 2023, the Department of Tourism (DOT) reported Wednesday.Latest data from the DOT recorded a total of 3,000,079 international visitor arrivals from January 1 to July 19, 2023.   The country’s inbound tourism receipts from January 1 to June 30, … Read more