Tag: Philippine tourism
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Senatorial Hopeful Abalos Promises Boost for Negros Oriental Tourism with New Airport
In a bold move to enhance the tourism sector, Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas senatorial candidate Benjamin Abalos Jr. has pledged his support for the development of tourism in Negros Oriental. Speaking at a press conference in Dumaguete City, the former Interior and Local Government chief expressed his enthusiasm for the proposed PHP17 billion Dumaguete…
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Philippine Tourism Department Aims to Establish 100 Rest Areas to Boost Travel Experience
The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) is making significant strides in enhancing the travel experience across the country, with Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco spearheading the initiative. On February 13, 2025, Frasco, together with Pangasinan Governor Ramon Guico III and other officials, inaugurated a new Tourist Rest Area (TRA) in Lingayen, Pangasinan. This facility, funded…
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Luxury German Cruise Ship Docks at Leyte’s Kalanggaman Island, Boosting Local Tourism
On a sunny Sunday, the luxury cruise ship MS Europa 2, carrying 490 German tourists, made a memorable stop at Kalanggaman Island in Palompon, Leyte. This visit marks the first of three anticipated cruise ship arrivals in Eastern Visayas this year. The picturesque 6.8-hectare island, located 15 kilometers from Palompon’s town center and accessible by…
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New Mactan-Cebu Runway Set to Elevate Central Visayas Tourism
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. officially opened the new parallel runway at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) on January 30, 2025, marking a significant advancement for tourism in the Central Visayas region. The Department of Tourism (DOT) celebrated this development, emphasizing its potential to enhance both tourism and aviation sectors. DOT Secretary Christina Frasco highlighted that…
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New Mactan-Cebu Runway to Elevate Tourism in Central Visayas, Says DOT
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. officially opened the new parallel runway at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) on January 30, 2025, marking a significant advancement for tourism and aviation in Central Visayas. The Department of Tourism (DOT) celebrated this milestone, emphasizing its potential to enhance the region’s appeal to tourists. DOT Secretary Christina Frasco highlighted that…
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Philippine Tourism Gets a Boost: P400 Million Restored to DOT’s Budget
In a significant move to enhance the country’s tourism sector, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has allocated PHP400 million from his contingency funds to replenish the Department of Tourism’s (DOT) branding budget. This decision was announced by Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco during an interview at the Newport World Resorts in Pasay City on January 15,…
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Philippine Tourism Gets a Boost: President Marcos Restores P400 Million to DOT Budget
In a significant move to enhance the country’s tourism sector, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has reinstated PHP400 million to the Department of Tourism’s (DOT) branding budget. This decision comes after the budget was initially reduced from PHP500 million to PHP100 million in the 2025 General Appropriations Act. Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco expressed her gratitude…
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Japan’s Revised Travel Advisory Boosts Mindanao’s Image as Safe Tourist Haven
In a significant boost to Mindanao’s tourism, Japan has recently adjusted its travel advisories, lowering the risk levels for several regions in the southern Philippines. This move, celebrated by the Department of Tourism (DOT), underscores the region’s growing reputation as a secure destination for travelers. The Japanese Foreign Ministry’s decision last month to downgrade travel…
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Japan’s Revised Travel Advisory Boosts Mindanao’s Image as Safe Tourist Destination
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has welcomed Japan’s decision to lower its travel advisory levels for several regions in Mindanao, signaling that the area is increasingly safe for tourists. The Japanese Foreign Ministry recently adjusted its travel warnings, downgrading the advisory for parts of Mindanao, which the DOT sees as a positive endorsement of the…
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Philippine Tourism Department Commits to Sustainable and Inclusive Growth
In a heartfelt Christmas message, Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco reaffirmed the Department of Tourism’s (DOT) dedication to fostering a sustainable and inclusive tourism sector in the Philippines. Speaking from Manila, Frasco outlined the DOT’s vision for the future, emphasizing the creation of job opportunities and the enhancement of tourist experiences. Frasco expressed her desire to…
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