MANILA – The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Thursday reminded tourists to respect locals and observe proper conduct when visiting Philippine destinations. The statement comes following reports of an assault by a group of foreign tourists on…
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Have you seen an offer that is too good to be true? It might be a scam. Cebu and Bohol are now ready to welcome travelers this summer, but some online listings may…
MANILA, Philippines — Former Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco has formally assumed her new role in the Marcos administration as Presidential Adviser for Sustainable and Resilient Communities (SRC). President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. administered the oath of office…
Malacañang has yet to identify a replacement for Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco following her appointment as presidential adviser for sustainable and resilient communities, a Palace official said Tuesday.…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco as Presidential Adviser for Sustainable and Resilient Communities, marking her exit from the Department of Tourism (DOT). Malacañang confirmed the development on…
MANILA — The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Wednesday reiterated that the Philippines remains a safe and welcoming destination, dismissing what it described as inaccurate portrayals of the country, particularly Mindanao, as a terror hotspot. The DOT…
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Nearly 2,000 tourism workers from northern Cebu, whose lives were affected by the 6.9 magnitude earthquake, have received financial assistance from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). Through the agency’s Emergency…
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Tourism (DOT) is extending assistance to the tourism sector as it continues to assess the extent of damage caused by the powerful magnitude 6.9 earthquake on destinations in the Visayas, specifically the…
MANILA, Philippines — Tingog party-list Rep. Jude Acidre and Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco continued trading barbs on Friday, with Acidre now challenging Frasco to defend her agency in the upcoming deliberations for the 2026 national budget. In…
MANILA, Philippines — In response to criticisms from two lawmakers, Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco called out Congress for slashing the agency’s branding campaign budget, even as the Philippines competes with other Asian countries that have “multimillion-dollar” marketing…
MANILA, Philippines—Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco said on Thursday that the Department of Tourism (DOT) is exploring new markets like India to boost tourist arrivals, as the number of visitors from China continues to decline. During a press…
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Tourism (DOT) will focus on building a “globally competitive” tourism industry that generates more jobs for Filipinos, Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco said Monday. She made the reaffirmation in response to President Ferdinand…
