Christina Garcia Frasco
DOT, TIEZA, CHED collaborate to use HEDF to boost tourism-related courses
The Department of Tourism (DOT), its infrastructure arm, Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA), and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), signed a Joint Administrative Order (JAO) that establishes guidelines to ensure efficient and proper execution of the laws, and transparency in the utilization of the Higher Education Development Fund (HEDF).
PH VAT Refund System seen to boost Shopping Tourism: Frasco
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco has expressed optimism that the newly implemented Value-Added Tax (VAT) Refund for Non-Resident Tourists law will significantly enhance the country's tourism sector.
Get your queries reverted to in Korean on DOT’s tourist hotline
Beginning in February, tourists can access support from Korean-speaking agents through the Department of Tourism's (DOT) expanded Tourist Assistance Call Center (TACC)
New MCIA Runway to boost Central Visayas tourism
The Department of Tourism (DOT) welcomed the establishment of the first parallel runway at the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA), one of the country’s major gateways located in the province of Cebu.
Tourism employed 6.21 million Filipinos in 2023; growth of tourism industry share to GDP highest in 24 years
The tourism industry has cemented its vital role as a pillar of growth and economic recovery post-pandemic as it recorded 6.21 million employment for Filipinos in 2023, an exponential increase nearing its 6.3 million target employment in tourism for 2028 or almost four years ahead, as cited on the approved National Tourism Development Plan (NTDP) 2023-2028.
DOT applauds legislative effort to enhance protection and management of Chocolate Hills
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco expresses gratitude for the legislative initiative aimed at amending and enhancing the existing laws governing the management and protection of the world-renowned Chocolate Hills
Philippines to host the 1st ever UN Tourism Gastronomy Forum
With the rising popularity of travel shows and travel vlogging, not to mention the regular sharing of videos and photos on social media, it only takes an internet connection for anyone to see various sights and tourist attractions all over the world.
51 Central Luzon tour guides receive over P2.55M free insurance coverage, and tour guiding kits from Tourism Chief
In time for the Department of Tourism’s (DOT) 51st founding anniversary, 51 tour guides from the provinces of Pampanga, Aurora, Bataan, Bulacan, and Tarlac collectively received over P2.55M worth of free personal accident insurance coverage as tokens of appreciation personally funded by Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco on Saturday (May 11) at the Clark Freeport Zone in Pampanga.
Samar Province, DOT tout 3 new tourism circuits
Samar Province and the Department of Tourism introduced three new tourism circuits aimed at highlighting the province's rich natural, cultural, and gastronomic treasures on April 16.
DOT unveils Tourist Rest Area in Palawan
The Department of Tourism (DOT) unveiled the Tourist Rest Area (TRA) in the Municipality of Roxas, Palawan in a ceremony led by Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco.
DOT revives Philippine Tourism Awards
To honour the excellence and continued support of industry stakeholders, institutions, and partners, the Department of Tourism (DOT) launched the Philippine Tourism Awards (PTA) to encourage friendly competition and, at the same time, further promote industry excellence.
Frasco to lead PH delegation at the ASEAN Tourism Forum 2024 in Laos
Manila, Philippines—Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco will lead the Philippine tourism delegation at the 2024 ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) in Vientiane, Laos from January 24 to 26, 2024.
Sinulog allows tourists to immerse “in an experience that transcends the ordinary”: Frasco
Sinulog sa Sugbo, dubbed as the country’s biggest festival, is more than just a crowd-attracting event, it also allows tourists to immerse themselves “in an experience that transcends the ordinary”, according to Department of Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco.
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