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President Marcos Jr. bullish on tourism recovery as new Tourism Chief Atty. Garcia-Frasco formally takes oath of office

MANILA, Philippines — Multi-awarded local chief executive and Mayor of Liloan, Cebu Atty. Christina Garcia-Frasco formally assumed her new role as Secretary of the Department of Tourism (DOT) earlier today (June 30),…

Increase in domestic tourism in 2021

The demand for domestic tourism soared in 2021 amid the pandemic, this is according to the data from the Department of Tourism (DOT). The DOT and the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) bared…

Incoming tourism chief receives warm welcome from employees, vows to bring “LGU perspective” to Tourism Department

Makati City — Incoming Tourism Chief Christina Garcia-Frasco will bank on her extensive local government experience and perspective to make the country’s tourism industry “a major pillar” for economic recovery and resiliency.…

Tourism Department’s KAIN NA! takes foodies to a multi-sensory adventure

The Department of Tourism (DOT) aims to satisfy the cravings of foodies, tourists, and non-tourists alike with the fourth hybrid serving of the KAIN NA! Food and Travel Festival in partnership with…

National Government of the Philippines commits to safer roads along school zones

Enforcement agencies prepares for ‘Oplan Balik Eskwela’ nationwide “With the resumption of 100% face-to-face classes nationwide, it is only logical for the government to give priority to the road safety of children…

Philippines promoted as ideal retirement destination in Japan Expo

Tokyo, Japan – The Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA) concluded its attendance at the 4th Philippine Expo 2022 in Japan with optimism as more potential Japanese investors and retirees expressed willingness to invest…

Department of Tourism Presents “Escape: Stories from the Road” Podcast

The Department of Tourism (DOT) presents its first podcast, “Escape: Stories from the Road,” showcasing the best destinations in the Philippines through stories from different personalities. This five-episode podumentary, a combination of…

Philippines’ significant recovery in travel and tourism hot topic in Routes Asia 2022

Da Nang, Vietnam—The impressive ranking of the Philippines as the world’s fourth fastest growing economy in 2021 was one of the topics that opened the discussions at the recently concluded Routes Asia…

In the Philippines, Key Investment in Digital Infrastructure Boosts Access and Connectivity

Manila, June 9, 2022—The International Finance Corporation (IFC) announced today an additional $8.3 million indirect equity investment in EdgePoint Infrastructure (EdgePoint)—a tower platform with operations in Indonesia and Malaysia—to support the company’s entry…

Second Online Master TESOL Certification Course

The Department of Tourism (DOT) once again invites 200 English as Second Language (ESL) teachers in the country to participate in the Second (2nd) Online Master Teaching English to Speakers of Other…

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