Christina Frasco
Philippine transportation and tourism departments launch second route of Love Bus programme
The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT), Department of Transportation (DOTr), and Department of Budget and Management (DBM) launched the second route of the Love Bus Libreng Sakay (Love Bus Free Ride) programme in Cebu earlier today, 22nd August.
Philippine tourism secretary encourages Bollywood producers to film in the country
Philippine tourism secretary Christina Frasco sees that Bollywood productions hold the key to drawing more Indian tourists to the country as she recently extended an invitation to India’s film executives to explore the Philippines as a premier filming destination.
Frasco sees greater opportunities to build tourism cooperation between India and the Philippines
Philippine tourism secretary Christina Frasco and other members of the country’s Cabinet joined President Ferdinand R Marcos Jnr’s state visit to India on Monday, 4th August.
Philippines assures ASEAN of support for unified regional visa
Ahead of the Philippines’ hosting of the 2026 ASEAN Summit, its tourism secretary announced the country’s support of the proposed
Philippine government allocates US$6.8 million to tourism initiatives
The Philippine government announced that it is allocating around US$6.8 million in grants to fund tourism projects across 21 destinations nationwide.
Philippine President calls for more jobs in the country’s tourism sector
Philippine President Ferdinand R Marcos Jnr called on the country’s Department of Tourism (DOT) to create more jobs within the travel and tourism sectors.
Philippine tourism remains a significant contributor to country’s economy
The Philippine tourism sector continues to be a key pillar of the Southeast Asian nation’s ongoing economic recovery and development.
Turismo Asenso offers loans to Filipino tourism MSMEs
Tourism-related micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the Philippines may now avail of loans of up to PHP20 million through the Turismo Asenso multipurpose loan programme.
Frasco: Mactan Expo Center could be a venue for the ASEAN Tourism Forum 2026
Now under construction, the Mactan Expo Center in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu is in the running to become a potential venue for next year’s Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Tourism Forum (ATF.)
Philippine Department of Tourism teams up with Mastercard
The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) formally entered a strategic collaboration with global payments firm Mastercard as of Wednesday, 18th June.
WTTC: Tourism contributions to Philippine economy to rise by 13.5 percent
In its recently released Economic Impact Research (EIR) report for 2025, the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) forecast that the Philippine tourism sector’s contribution to the national economy will rise by 13,5 percent this year.
Philippines launches roadmap for gastronomic tourism
The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) launched a roadmap to position the country as a top food and gastronomy destination in Southeast Asia by 2029 last 28th May.
Frasco retained as Philippine tourism secretary
Philippine President Ferdinand R Marcos Jnr has confirmed the retention of Christina Frasco as the secretary of the Department of Tourism.
Philippines secures over US$21 million in leads at Arabian Travel Market
The Philippines secured more than US$21 million in sales leads during its participation at this year’s Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai.
Philippine tourism department to provide seniors with employment opportunities
The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) announced that it plans to aid qualified Filipino senior citizens with training and job opportunities in the field of tourism.
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