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SECRETARY FRASCO HIGHLIGHTS LGUS’ ROLE TO TOURISM DEVELOPMENT, SUSTAINABILITY AT LMP VISAYAS ISLAND CLUSTER CONFERENCE
Mandaluyong, Philippines – Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco on Tuesday (Oct. 22) underscored the important role of local government units (LGUs) in advancing sustainable tourism and community development during her keynote address at the 2024 League of Municipalities of the Philippines (LMP) Visayas Island Cluster Conference.
In her speech, Secretary Frasco expressed deep appreciation to the Visayas local chief executives. “I would like to thank the League of Municipalities of the Philippines for your continued dedication to local governance, which contributes greatly to the collective progress of our nation. As a former mayor myself, I have seen firsthand the importance of ensuring that the voices and needs of our municipalities are always front and center in the national consciousness. This experience continues to fuel my advocacy for national policies and programs to prioritize local concerns, aligning them with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s national vision for sustainable tourism development,” said Secretary Frasco, reflecting on her tenure as a three-term mayor of Liloan, Cebu.
Love for Visayas Tourism
The DOT’s efforts, aligned with the National Tourism Development Plan (NTDP), particularly in Visayas, focus on enhancing connectivity, convenience, and quality in tourism services.
Secretary Frasco celebrated the Visayas’ significant role in national tourism with Central Visayas, Western Visayas, and Eastern Visayas accounting for 44% of tourist arrivals, welcoming over 2.45 million tourists in 2023. The region also contributed over 20% to the domestic tourism portfolio, recording more than 9.67 million overnight travelers.
The tourism chief lauded the Visayas LGUs for their innovative tourism infrastructure proposals, presented through the Tourism Champions Challenge (TCC), a collaborative initiative with TIEZA launched at last year’s LMP National General Assembly. She spotlighted the winning municipalities from the region, including Tubigon, Bohol for its volcanic plug; Badian, Cebu for its community tourism facility; Silago, Southern Leyte for its eco-heritage museum; Victorias City, Negros Occidental for its birdwatching site at Gawahon Ecopark; and Panay, Capiz for its coastal infrastructure project.
Secretary Frasco also noted the Visayas’ role as a hub for significant events, including the Central Philippine Tourism Expo held in Iloilo City, the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) International Conference on Women in Travel in Bohol, and the First UN Tourism Regional Gastronomy Forum and the UN Tourism Joint Commission Meetings for East Asia and the Pacific and South Asia hosted in Cebu.
In the area of dive tourism, the DOT aims to enhance safety by installing additional hyperbaric chambers in different dive spots, including the Visayas in Boracay, Cebu, and Negros Oriental.
The Department continues to champion its flagship cultural tourism initiative, the Philippine Experience Program (PEP), which immerses visitors in the unique culture, traditions, and arts of various regions, which already ran nine legs, including the Western Visayas leg.
Collaboration for Sustainable Development
Secretary Frasco emphasized the importance of collaboration between the national government and LGUs in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). “All these initiatives reflect our shared goal of promoting local tourism and international tourism, but none of these can succeed without your partnership. The localization of the Sustainable Development Goals requires a whole-of-nation approach, collaboration on all levels of governments, and therefore, as municipal leaders, your role in the success of these goals is absolutely critical,” she said.
Concluding her speech, Frasco reaffirmed the DOT’s commitment to working closely with LGUs to elevate Philippine tourism. “Let us continue to work together to ensure that tourism development in the Visayas brings economic benefits to our people while strengthening the social and environmental communities. Together, we can create resilient communities that offer tourists an authentic, sustainable experience of the Philippines while ensuring that our resources are protected for future generations.”
The LMP, established under Section 496 of the Local Government Code of 1991 (RA 7160), serves as a platform for addressing municipal governance issues in partnership with the national government. Its efforts focus on supporting municipalities and advancing nation-building.
Held at EDSA Shangri-La, the three-day conference gathered Visayas local chief executives to discuss governance priorities under the theme, “Sustainable Development: Creating Smart Communities Through Localization of the SDGs by Municipal Governments.”
“This conference is proof of our faith in collaboration. Let us take these few days while we are away from our daily grind in our municipalities to reinforce our commitment to LMP, our commitment to each other as partners in progress,” LMP National President and La Paz, Abra Mayor Joseph Bernos shared in his opening message read by LMP Secretary-General and Barcelona, Sorsogon Mayor Cynthia Falcotelo-Fortes.
DOT Undersecretary Ferdinand Jumapao and Assistant Secretary Ronald Conopio, both from Cebu, also participated in the conference.
The conference features messages of support, panel discussions, and presentations on the different SDGs including no poverty, zero hunger, good health and well-being, and sustainable cities and communities.
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go, Congressman Rodante Marcoleta, and Congresswoman Camille Villar also delivered messages of support during the conference. LMP President Emeritus Chavit Singson and Congresswoman Richelle Singson made presentations on jeepney modernization.
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Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco underscores the vital role of local government units (LGUs) in advancing sustainable tourism and community development during her address at the League of Municipalities of the Philippines (LMP) Visayas Island Cluster Conference on Tuesday (Oct. 22).
Secretary Frasco celebrated the Visayas’ significant role in national tourism with Central Visayas, Western Visayas, and Eastern Visayas accounting for 44%, welcoming over 2.45 million tourists. The region also contributed over 20% to the domestic tourism portfolio, recording more than 9.67 million overnight travelers.
L-R (seated) Congressman Rodante Marcoleta, LMP VP for Visayas Island Sun Shimura, LMP Secretary-General Cynthia Falcotelo-Fortes (fourth), DOT Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco, LMP President Emeritus Chavit Singson, Congresswoman Richelle Singson, and DOT Undersecretary Ferdinand Jumapao, pose with the participating mayors of the LMP VICC.
Tourism Secretary and former three-term mayor of Liloan, Cebu, Christina Garcia Frasco, joins Cebu municipal mayors for a group photo during the LMP Visayas Island Cluster Conference.
Published:October 22, 2024
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DOT celebrates Philippines’ back to back wins at Conde Naste Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards; Boracay claims spot as top island in Asia anew
October 5, 2022
Tourism Chief tackles plans to revive industry, entices foreign investors in New York briefing
September 23, 2022
PBBM pronouncements at UN meet an “excellent representation” of PHL – Secretary Frasco
September 21, 2022
DOT-DOLE 1st Philippine Tourism Job Fair pre-registration now open, more than 7k jobs available to tourism job seekers- Sec. Frasco
September 19, 2022
STATEMENT OF TOURISM SECRETARY CHRISTINA GARCIA FRASCO ON THE LIFTING OF OUTDOOR MASK MANDATE IN THE PHILIPPINES
September 13, 2022
DOT muling pinarangalan ng Selyo ng Kahusayan sa Serbisyo Publiko 2022
September 12, 2022
DOT Chief welcomes IATF recommendation to make masking optional when outdoors
September 9, 2022
Phl scores back to back win in WTA Asia; Intramuros hailed as Asia’s Leading Tourist Attraction of 2022
September 8, 2022
Frasco lays out DOT plans and programs for industry recovery; lawmakers bat for higher DOT budget
September 1, 2022
More than 1,500 tourism jobs to be offered in joint DOT-DOLE job fair
August 31, 2022
DOT to ink tourism job fair program – Trabaho, Turismo, Asenso! with DOLE; Domestic, international jobs to be available to tourism job hunters
August 26, 2022
Thailand to offer tourism job opportunities to Filipinos– Frasco
August 22, 2022
PHL tourism chief pushes for increased connectivity, interoperability of vax certs, equalization of opportunities, and sustainability in APEC tourism ministers’ meet
August 21, 2022
DOT TRAINS BOHOL VENDORS ON FILIPINO BRAND OF SERVICE EXCELLENCE
August 18, 2022
20 intl, local dive and marine experts take centerstage at PHIDEX 2022
August 17, 2022
FRASCO OPTIMISTIC OF PH TOURISM RESURGENCE, LAUDS CEBU TOURISM SUCCESS
August 12, 2022
Frasco eyes visitor-friendly, “distinctly Filipino” air, seaports in PHL
August 8, 2022
DOT celebrates Philippine Accessible Disability Services, Inc. (PADS) Dragon Boat Team historic four gold medal haul
August 8, 2022
DOT to facilitate interagency effort to strengthen Filipino Brand of Service
August 6, 2022
DOT to coordinate on quake-hit tourist destinations, heritage sites
July 28, 2022
PBBM cites tourism as top-priority; orders infra development, enhancement of Filipino brand
July 25, 2022
DOT Chief affirms support to National Museum of the Philippines; proposes inclusion of museums in tourism circuits
July 21, 2022
Boracay, Palawan and Cebu hailed World’s Best Islands; DOT celebrates back-to-back accolades for PHL destinations
July 16, 2022
Marcos push for Tourism Infra strengthens industry, raises PHL global position – DOT Chief
July 14, 2022
DOT lauds Boracay’s inclusion in TIME’s 50 World’s Greatest Places of 2022
July 13, 2022
Tourism Chief Frasco kicks off listening tours in VisMin, encourages officials to reach out to LGUs, stakeholders
July 8, 2022
Tourism chief Frasco to go on ‘listening tours’ starting this week
July 5, 2022
Incoming tourism chief receives warm welcome from employees, vows to bring “LGU perspective” to DOT
June 28, 2022
DOT’s Philippine International Dive Expo (PHIDEX) returns to Manila next month
June 23, 2022
DOT touts ‘future farms’ as new and sustainable tourist attractions
June 16, 2022
PH’s significant recovery in travel and tourism hot topic in Routes Asia 2022
June 11, 2022
DOT, MMC Foundation partnership brings ER bikes to three Metro Manila tourist sites
June 1, 2022
DOT spotlights PWDs and women in tourism with new “It’s More Fun for All” campaign
May 31, 2022
PHL scraps COVID pre-departure test for fully vaccinated, boostered tourists
May 27, 2022
DENR, DOT and DILG unveil Year of Protected Areas (YoPA) Campaign marking 90th anniversary of Protected Area establishment in the Philippines
May 25, 2022
Department of Tourism and Mickey Go Philippines introduce Pinoy Mickey Funko Pops
May 21, 2022
DOT launches “Keep the Fun Going” sustainable tourism campaign with gamified challenges
May 18, 2022
DOT calls for lowering of testing price cap, certification of more saliva test facilities
May 5, 2022
PHL may be next filming location as Tourism Summit brings in Hollywood execs
April 28, 2022
WTTC Investment Tour Highlights Viable Opportunities in Clark, Central Luzon
April 25, 2022
Closing and Congratulatory Message during the Closing Ceremony of the 21st WTTC Global Summit of the DOT Secretary
April 22, 2022
WTTC announces speakers for its 21st Global Summit in the Philippines
April 5, 2022
DOT inks partnership with PNP, PDEA to beef up security in tourist destinations
March 30, 2022
PHL says “All systems go for full reopening on April 1”; Removes EED as entry requirement
March 25, 2022
PHL logs more than 100,000 visitor arrivals since Feb. 10 reopening
March 22, 2022
DOT meets with Japanese tourism execs to boost inbound tourism arrivals
March 22, 2022
PH opens doors to all foreign tourists with easing of arrival requirements starting April 1
March 14, 2022
DOT Launches “Sounds More Fun in the Philippines” Playlist on Spotify
March 1, 2022
DOT hopeful on higher tourism growth with downgrading of NCR, 38 areas to Alert Level 1
February 28, 2022
DOT welcomes IATF approval to accept the national VaxCert of 12 additional countries
February 21, 2022
PH receives 9,283 inbound tourists; DOT upbeat on higher arrivals in months ahead
February 15, 2022
All systems go for PHL reopening for international travel- Puyat
February 10, 2022
DOT lists requirements and protocols for arriving foreign leisure guests
February 7, 2022
Save the date for the World Travel & Tourism Council Global Summit in the Philippines
February 4, 2022
DOT: PH to accept fully-vaxxed tourists from visa-free countries starting Feb. 10
January 28, 2022
DOT supports ‘Pharmacy and Drive-thru Vaccination Sites’ rollout in Baguio City
January 26, 2022
DOT to hold 2-day conference on English as Second Language (ESL)
January 24, 2022
Booster shots rolled out for fully vaxxed tourism workers; 50% of NCR hotel staff already “boosted”
January 12, 2022
DOT welcomes eased travel movement between GCQ and MGCQ areas for tourism revival
January 8, 2022
DOT launches website with exclusive travel deals for Balikbayans
December 14, 2021
Brgy. Bojo in Aloguinsan, Cebu bags UNWTO best tourism village award
December 6, 2021
More than 95% of tourism workers in dive establishments already vaccinated against COVID-19: DOT
November 26, 2021
DOT asks LGUs to simplify entry requirements in tourist spots
November 17, 2021
MICECONNECT 2021 POSITIONS BORACAY AS ASIA’S PREMIER BLEISURE DESTINATION
November 17, 2021
DOT releases latest list of domestic destinations waiving RT-PCR tests for fully vaxxed visitors
November 13, 2021
DOT grants incentives to fully vaccinated individuals visiting Intramuros
November 12, 2021
Statement of the DOT on waiving RT-PCR requirement to Boracay for fully vaxxed tourists
November 12, 2021
With projected 100% inoculation rate by next month, Boracay will soon waive RT-PCR testing for fully vaxxed visitors
October 25, 2021
Domestic Travel Welcome-Back: DOT, TPB launch ‘It’s More Fun with You’ ad and ‘Have a Safe Trip, Pinas’ Viber Stickers
October 25, 2021
PH cited Asia’s top beach and dive destination anew in 2021 World Travel Awards
October 19, 2021
DOT bullish on Camiguin’s reopening, boosts Covid-19 vax drive
October 18, 2021
DOT clarifies travel guidelines for NCR residents under Alert Level 4
October 14, 2021
Alert level 3, good for Tourism jobs and businesses as holidays near – Puyat
October 14, 2021
2nd Tourism & Technology Forum: Readying for a Different Future
October 12, 2021
DOT vaccination drive for tourism workers continues in Pampanga
October 11, 2021
Less quarantine days for travelers an ‘encouraging development’ for tourism industry – Puyat
October 8, 2021
Vaccination of Rizal tourism workers crucial to industry’s recovery — DOT
October 6, 2021
DOT welcomes Siargao, Palawan and Boracay win in int’l travel mag awards
October 6, 2021
DOT calls for cooperation to ensure success of expanded operational capacity of restaurants in NCR
October 1, 2021
Message of Secretary Berna Romulo-Puyat on the celebration of World Tourism Day
September 27, 2021
DOT ensures compliance of accredited hotels, resorts to new IATF Alert Level System guidelines
September 24, 2021
Cebu vax drive for tourism workers gains traction with more than 50% inoculated
September 24, 2021
Puyat bares PHL hosting of international tourism conference in March 2022
September 21, 2021
DOT and TikTok launch #GandaMoPinas Campaign as local borders reopen
September 21, 2021
DOT invites ESL teachers to free Online Master TESOL Certification Course
September 20, 2021
DOT launches “More Fun Awaits” global campaign to showcase travel preps
September 17, 2021
Statement of the Department of Tourism on the inclusion of Palawan in T+L’s Top Islands in Asia, World list
September 17, 2021
More than 50% of country’s tourism workers vaccinated against COVID-19 – DOT Chief
September 16, 2021
Philippines Boosts Participation in Expo 2020 Dubai, Highlights Pinoy Food
September 13, 2021
DOT, partner agencies drive up promotion of Filipino food experience
September 8, 2021
More than 7.5k tourism workers in Baguio have received Covid vax – Tourism Chief
September 2, 2021
DOT, TPB Distribute P19M Worth of Materials to Promote Safety Protocols
August 31, 2021
DOT, NTF bring vaccination rollout for tourism workers in Siargao Island
August 27, 2021
More than 75% of Bohol tourism workers eyed for inoculation with second vaccine roll-out
August 11, 2021
More than 70% of tourism frontliners in Metro Manila vaccinated vs Covid-19 — Puyat
August 10, 2021
DOT and TPB SUCCESSFULLY STAGED FIRST-EVER HYBRID EDITION OF THE REGIONAL TRAVEL FAIR
August 9, 2021
DOT targets increased inoculation of tourism workers in more destinations
August 6, 2021
DOT STATEMENT ON NESTHY PETECIO’S SILVER MEDAL FINISH IN THE TOKYO 2020 OLYMPICS
August 4, 2021
Rizal Park drive-thru vax site opens; Puyat hails Manila’s anti-Covid initiative
August 3, 2021
Statement of the Department of Tourism on the passing of heritage and cultural tourism advocate Mr. Ramon Hofileña
July 30, 2021
STATEMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM (DOT) ON THE HEIGHTENED COMMUNITY QUARANTINE LEVEL IMPLEMENTATIONS IN NCR
July 30, 2021
DOT reiterates call for safe travel amid stricter quarantine measure
July 26, 2021
DOT reminds hotels, resorts that room sharing for quarantined families is allowed
July 22, 2021
DOT Celebrates Siargao inclusion in Time Magazine as one of the world’s greatest places of 2021
July 21, 2021
DOT backs Iloilo bid for ‘Creative City of Gastronomy’ recognition from Unesco
July 19, 2021
DOT calls for lowering of testing price cap, certification of more saliva test facilities
July 16, 2021
STATEMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM ON IATF DECISION ALLOWING CHILDREN FIVE YEARS OLD AND ABOVE, AND FULLY VACCINATED SENIORS TO VISIT OUTDOOR AREAS
July 12, 2021
DOT, TPB continues to support LGUs with digital transformation projects
July 5, 2021
DOT Teams Up with Scarlet Belo and Cartoon Network to Take Safe Trips
July 5, 2021
Bakuna by the Sea: DOT hails Davao’s innovative approach to travel, hospitality workers
June 29, 2021
DOT, TPB TO ROLL OUT 2ND PHASE OF RT-PCR FINANCIAL SUBSIDY PROGRAM THROUGH PCMC
June 24, 2021
Statement of the Department of Tourism on the drop of tourism contribution to GDP
June 17, 2021
More NCR tourism workers receive support through DOT-DOLE program
June 16, 2021
Travel for tourists of all ages from NCR Plus to Boracay, other MGCQ areas extended to June 30
June 16, 2021
DOT and TikTok launch #SarapMagingPinoy Campaign to promote local food tourism
June 9, 2021
DOT celebrates World Environment Month, highlights responsible marine wildlife interactions
June 5, 2021
STATEMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM (DOT) ON THE RT-PCR REQUIREMENT FOR LEISURE TRAVELERS UNDER IATF-EID RESOLUTION 118A
June 2, 2021
DOT orders stricter monitoring of staycation hotels and AEs in GCQ areas following new IATF guidelines
May 31, 2021
DOT lauds inclusion of frontline tourism workers in A1 priority group
May 28, 2021
Central Luzon to Showcase ‘Flavors of Pampanga’, readies tourists for gastronomic experience
May 26, 2021
3,390 tourism workers in Marinduque approved to receive P16.95M DOT-DOLE cash aid
May 21, 2021
DOT hails expansion of priority vaccination to A4 cluster, including tourism frontliners
May 19, 2021
Intramuros to open Fort Santiago, Baluarte de San Diego to visitors May 17
May 17, 2021
DOT Statement on the Proposed Vaccination center in Nayong Pilipino
May 14, 2021
STATEMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM (DOT) ON THE COLLECTED GARBAGE FROM THE WATERS OF SAMAL ISLAND, DAVAO DEL NORTE
May 6, 2021
Statement of the Department of Tourism (DOT) on the reported violations of a hotel in Davao City
May 6, 2021
Philippine Tourism and MICE Industry to Bounce Back with the Hosting of WTTC Global Summit
April 29, 2021
DOT-accredited establishment StaySafe.ph-users, eligible for Safety Seal Certification
April 23, 2021
DOT grants the WTTC Safe Travels Stamp to 33 more hotels nationwide
April 21, 2021
DOT welcomes proposals to convert tourism sites to temporary medical facilities
April 21, 2021
DOT approves use of Burnham Green and Quirino Grandstand in Rizal Park for Temporary Mobile Hospital and drive-thru Vaccination Site
April 14, 2021
DOT celebrates Saud Beach inclusion in the 25 Most Beautiful Beaches in the World list of Travel and Leisure
April 14, 2021
STATEMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM ON THE VACCINATION FACILITY IN NAYONG PILIPINO PROPERTY
April 12, 2021
STATEMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM REGARDING THE ALLEGED BIRTHDAY “SUPER SPREADER” EVENT IN BORACAY
April 7, 2021
DOT pushes for inclusion of other tourism workers in Priority Group A4
March 30, 2021
Strict new guidelines set for hotels under ECQ; Lenten ‘staycations’ within NCR Plus suspended
March 29, 2021
RIZAL PARK AND PACO PARK ADJUST VISITING HOURS, REMAIN OPEN FOR PHYSICAL EXERCISE
March 26, 2021
DOT supports Rizal tourism circuit on food, faith, art, adventure and nature
March 26, 2021
DOT’s STDP program to enhance resiliency of PHL destinations – Puyat
March 22, 2021
DOT SUSTAINS ONLINE PRESENCE WITH ‘WAKE UP IN PH’ CAMPAIGN AND SAFETY TRAVEL ADVISORIES
March 19, 2021
DOT GREENLIGHTS PARTIAL OPERATIONS OF HOTEL RESTAURANTS ON JUNE 15
March 10, 2021
Domestic travel to drive recovery of tourism industry, says survey
March 10, 2021
DOT celebrates Hidden Beach, Palawan’s inclusion in CNT’s Best Beaches in the World
March 10, 2021
Tourism industry hikes share in GDP to 13%; Puyat sees strong recovery from pandemic
March 10, 2021
DOT PUSHES STRINGENT GUIDELINES FOR STAKEHOLDERS ACROSS THE NATION
March 10, 2021
DOT LAUDS PARTNERSHIP MODEL FOR SAFE AND SUSTAINABLE TOURISM IN BORACAY
March 10, 2021
IATF–EID RESOLUTION REITERATES ‘DOT CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY’ AS REQUISITE TO OPERATE
March 10, 2021
DOT ISSUES PROTOCOLS ON RESTAURANT OPERATIONS UNDER THE NEW NORMAL
March 10, 2021
DOT, DTI TO ROLL OUT HEALTH AND SAFETY GUIDELINES, DIGITAL SOLUTIONS FOR RESTAURANTS
March 9, 2021
TOURISM CHIEF REMINDS HOTELS, RESORTS: NO DOT CERTIFICATE, NO BUSINESS OPERATIONS DURING MGCQ
March 9, 2021
DOT WELCOMES THE RESUMPTION OF TOURISM OPERATIONS IN AREAS UNDER MGCQ
March 9, 2021
DOT supports Coron’s sustainable tourism development to bounce back
March 5, 2021
Boracay’s White Beach, El Nido’s Nacpan Beach among TripAdvisor’s Top Beaches in Asia
March 5, 2021
DOT Statement on El Nido’s swift action against tourists with false COVID test records
March 5, 2021
DOT RESPONSE TEAM ASSISTS 1004 TOURISTS STRANDED IN CARAGA REGION
March 3, 2021
DOT8 SPRINGS STRANDED TOURISTS, TOTAL ASSISTED TRAVELERS NOW AT 11,000
March 3, 2021
DOT Announces the Guidelines on Hotels and other Accommodation Establishments during the Enhanced Community Quarantine
March 3, 2021
DOT WEBINAR TACKLES HERITAGE SITE CONSERVATION AND USE AMID PANDEMIC
March 3, 2021
DOT banners “Filipino brand of service”; assists over 35,000 tourists amid pandemic
March 3, 2021
DOT TO JUMPSTART DOMESTIC TOURISM UNDER STRICTER PROTOCOLS WITH IATF AND LGUS
March 3, 2021
DOT PARTNERS WITH WTTC TO SHARE EXPERTS’ TOURISM OUTLOOK, RECOVERY PLANS
March 3, 2021
More than 155,000 tourism sector workers receive first tranche of DOF wage subsidy program
March 3, 2021
DOT MOUNTS SWEEPER FLIGHTS; BRINGS HOME 1000 STRANDED DOMESTIC TOURISTS
March 3, 2021
Statement of the Department of Tourism (DOT) on the IATF–EID Authorization to mount sweeper flights
March 3, 2021
Statement of Secretary Bernadette Romulo Puyat on the passing of former DOT Secretary Ramon Jimenez, Jr.
March 3, 2021
DOT and SSI Support Philippine Food Producers in Online Philippine Harvest
March 3, 2021
DOT PROVIDES VIRTUAL BACKGROUNDS FOR VIDEO CALLS TO ENCOURAGE “TRAVEL FROM HOME”
March 3, 2021
DOT OFFERS ONLINE “ENHANCED OPPORTUNITY” TRAINING FOR TOURISM STAKEHOLDERS
March 3, 2021
DOT OUTLINES TOURISM RESPONSE, POST–COVID 19 RECOVERY PLAN TO AID PRIVATE SECTOR
March 3, 2021
DOT ISSUES GUIDELINES DEFINING “NEW NORMAL” FOR ACCOMMODATION ESTABLISHMENTS
March 3, 2021
24,836 HOTEL ROOMS RESERVED FOR OFWS’ QUARANTINE, BPO STAFF USE – DOT CHIEF
March 3, 2021
Recovery flights, tourism transport to continue for stranded passengers
February 22, 2021
STATEMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM (DOT) on COVID-19 local transmission
February 22, 2021
DOT, TURKISH AIRLINES FORM PARTNERSHIP TO INCREASE PHILIPPINE TOURISM FROM EUROPE AND MEDITERRANEAN SOURCE MARKETS
February 22, 2021
DOT celebrates first run of the Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta in CALABARZON
February 22, 2021
Puyat convenes Tourism Council; invites public to travel within PH
February 22, 2021
International visitor receipts hit USD 9.31B in 2019, 20.81% up from 2018
February 22, 2021
DOT POSTPONES NATIONWIDE MALL SALE TO PRIORITIZE SAFETY OF CITIZENS
February 22, 2021
Department of Tourism unveils new ad inspired by the ABaKaDa alphabet, highlighting unique Filipino culture
February 22, 2021
Puyat advocates for cultural and ecotourism in the new normal
February 22, 2021
Relive the history of Intramuros city with augmented reality app Experience Philippines
February 22, 2021
2019 International arrivals exceed target with 8.26 million visitors to the Philippines
February 22, 2021
JOINT STATEMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM AND TOURISM CONGRESS OF THE PHILIPPINES
February 22, 2021
Relaxed and standard health protocols, personalized trips key to tourism recovery, says latest Philippine Travel Survey
February 22, 2021
DOT files falsification raps against Boracay tourists with forged COVID test results
February 22, 2021
DOT statement following the President’s latest directive to contain the NCov
February 11, 2021
Guidelines in Handling Guests in Tourism Enterpises in the Advent of nCOV Global Health Emergency
February 11, 2021
DOT, DTI inspect hotels and restaurants’ compliance with health and safety protocols
February 11, 2021
DOT ‘seal of good housekeeping’ boosts confidence among restos amid pandemic – Puyat
February 11, 2021
DOT CELEBRATES AS PALAWAN RECLAIMS BEST ISLAND IN THE WORLD CITATION
February 11, 2021
Meetings, conventions allowed only under MGCQ at 50% capacity – DOT
February 11, 2021
DOT CHIEF LAUDS SENATE APPROVAL OF BAYANIHAN 2 ON FINAL READING, CITES PLANS FOR 10B STIMULUS FUND
February 11, 2021
“THINK OUT OF THE BOX,” TOURISM INDUSTRY URGED IN DOT WEBINAR
February 11, 2021
DOT assures tourist stakeholders of all–out support for slow reopening
February 11, 2021
Puyat meets with Bohol execs to tackle tourism situation, recovery plans
February 11, 2021
DOT to scale up Baguio’s Ridge to Reef Travel Bubble Plan across PHL
February 11, 2021
DOT celebrates “Surprisingly Spectacular Diving” tag of 3 Phl dive sites by Lonely Planet
February 11, 2021
DOT-DOLE amended JMC further expands coverage of beneficiaries
February 11, 2021
IATF allows Baguio hotels to receive domestic tourists under GCQ
February 11, 2021
Raising the bar of Filipino hospitality with the Leadership Excellence Series 2021
February 11, 2021
DOT lauds inclusion of tourism frontliners in priority group for vaccination
February 11, 2021
PHL hosts 3RD ASEAN meet on tourism professionals; DOT commits to beef up competency of tourism workforce in the new normal
January 28, 2021
Safety marshalls to ensure physical distancing when beaches, resorts reopen
January 28, 2021
Zero interest loans, no collateral, easy terms for distressed tourism businesses
January 28, 2021
Puyat to grace Baguio reopening; DOT to go big on domestic tourism in 2021
January 28, 2021
Chocolate, coffee, tea take centerstage in DOT’s KAIN NA! food festival
January 28, 2021
Reopening of Boracay to more markets builds momentum for domestic tourism revival
January 28, 2021
MESSAGE OF TOURISM SECRETARY BERNADETTE ROMULO-PUYAT ON THE CELEBRATION OF THE WORLD TOURISM DAY
January 28, 2021
DOT Chief supports Negrense cookbook launch, vows continued support to thriving food tourism scene in Western Visayas
January 28, 2021
DOT pledges to help Negros Occidental get ready for more domestic tourists
January 28, 2021
DOT welcomes the first two recipients of the WTTC Safe Travel Stamp
January 28, 2021
DOT launches “Have a Safe Trip, Pinas” to promote safe travels and support tourism workers
January 14, 2021
DOT celebrates PH’s victory as World’s Leading Dive Destination and Tourist Attraction for Intramuros in 2020
January 14, 2021
DOT welcomes Coron’s reopening on Dec. 1 with health and safety measures in place
January 14, 2021
DOT Aims for Data-Driven Response to Tourism Recovery Under New Normal with Survey
January 14, 2021
DOT backs enhanced contact tracing; announces low-cost COVID tests with UP-PGH for Boracay-bound tourists
January 14, 2021
Puyat encourages affected tourism workforce to avail of the expanded DOT-DOLE financial assistance
January 14, 2021
DOT presents virtual concert to promote Manila’s cultural heritage sites
January 14, 2021
DOT, MakatiMed Foundation forge partnership for tourism destination health security
January 14, 2021
DOT launches webinar training on Reducing Single-use Plastics for hospitality sector
January 14, 2021
DOT’s 2020 KAIN NA! satisfies Christmas Cravings on fourth leg
January 14, 2021
DOT’s 2020 KAIN NA! satisfies Christmas Cravings on fourth leg
January 14, 2021
DOT prepares local destinations, accommodation establishments for WTTC Safe Travels Stamp application
January 14, 2021
27,000 displaced tourism workers of CAR receive DOT-DOLE financial assistance
January 14, 2021
DOT inspires Balikbayans to Come Home with ‘Balikan Ang Pilipinas’ Campaign
January 14, 2021
DOT, TPB EXPAND RT-PCR FINANCIAL SUBSIDY PROGRAM FOR 11,600 TOURISTS THROUGH PCMC
January 14, 2021
DOT reiterates penalties for quarantine hotels used for staycation and other purposes
January 14, 2021
DOT reiterates penalties for quarantine hotels used for staycation and other purposes
January 14, 2021
DOT supports strict entry protocols in light of new COVID-19 variant
January 14, 2021
DOT celebrates Boracay and Palawan inclusion in Conde Nast’s 25 Best Island Beaches in the World list
January 14, 2021
BORACAY reopens, heralds “safe, gradual” revival of Philippine tourism
January 13, 2021
DOT sees domestic tourism boom in Baguio with affordable Antigen Testing
January 13, 2021
DOT welcomes reopening of Ilocos Norte to Luzon tourists on Oct 15
January 11, 2021
DOT inks tourism “CARES for TRAVEL” MSME loan program with SB Corp
January 11, 2021
DOT inks tourism “CARES for TRAVEL” MSME loan program with SB Corp
January 11, 2021
DOT welcomes Baguio City’s opening to guests from Luzon starting Oct. 22
January 8, 2021
PUYAT – HOTELS IN GCQ, MGCQ MAY NOW BE ALLOWED TO OPERATE AT FULL CAPACITY
January 8, 2021
PRA to amend retirement policies, suspends processing of SRRV applications
January 8, 2021
DOT supports expansion of Palawan’s travel bubble starting Oct. 30
January 8, 2021
DOT urges tourism businesses to avail of SB Corp’s COVID-19 Loan Program
December 21, 2020
DOT STATEMENT ON THE INCLUSION OF PALAWAN AND BORACAY IN BIG 7 TRAVEL’s LIST OF 50 MOST BEAUTIFUL PLACES
December 21, 2020
DOT, DOLE agree on guidelines for cash-for-work program for displaced tourism workers, tour guides
December 21, 2020
Intramuros is now Asia’s Leading Tourist Attraction The Philippines and DOT receive accolades at the 2020 World Travel Awards Asia Winners Day
December 21, 2020
Intramuros is now Asia’s Leading Tourist Attraction The Philippines and DOT receive accolades at the 2020 World Travel Awards Asia Winners Day
December 21, 2020
Intramuros is now Asia’s Leading Tourist Attraction The Philippines and DOT receive accolades at the 2020 World Travel Awards Asia Winners Day
December 21, 2020
STATEMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM ON PRRD’S SIGNING OF EO 118
December 21, 2020
DOT chief visits Baguio City, touts cultural tourism with creative crawls
December 21, 2020
DOT allocates P340.7M for Iloilo tourism infrastructure development
December 21, 2020
DOT, CAB collaborate to enhance Air Passenger’s Bill of Rights
December 21, 2020
DOT–DOTr meet to boost tourism infra, connectivity; Puyat to push approval of 1B for night–rated airports
December 21, 2020
TOURISM CHIEF: PHL ONE WITH ASEAN IN RESPONDING TO COVID CRISIS
December 21, 2020
TOURISM CHIEF: PHL ONE WITH ASEAN IN RESPONDING TO COVID CRISIS
December 21, 2020
DOT STATEMENT ON THE INCLUSION OF PALAWAN AND BORACAY IN BIG 7 TRAVEL’s LIST OF 50 MOST BEAUTIFUL PLACES
December 21, 2020