Tourism receipts hit P694 billion as arrivals top 6.4 million in 2025
Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco says tourism receipts reached P694 billion in 2025 as arrivals hit 6.48 million, while government agencies work to…
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Cebu Pacific launches Cebu-focused travel deals with DOT, hotels
Cebu Pacific has partnered with the Department of Tourism and Cebu hotels to launch discounted international flights and hotel packages under its “Happy Starts…
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Frasco cements ties with stakeholders to boost tourism growth
‘Tourism is not a solitary endeavor. It is a whole-of- nation approach that requires a whole-of-government and whole-of-private sector intervention. And that…
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ASEAN tourism forum to bolster Cebu’s tourism industry
Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco said hosting the ASEAN Tourism Forum in Cebu will help revive the province’s tourism industry and showcase Philippine…
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Cebu to host 5,000 delegates for ASEAN Tourism Forum 2026
Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco and Cebu local leaders have accelerated preparations for the ASEAN Tourism Forum 2026, which is expected to bring…
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Philippines named among MICHELIN Guide’s most exciting food destinations
The Philippines has been named one of the MICHELIN Guide’s Most Exciting Food Destinations for 2026, highlighting Filipino cuisine and dining scenes in Manila…
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DOT, DOF vow to address tourism stakeholders’ concerns
The DOT and DOF pledged to address tourism stakeholders’ concerns over tax rules and discussed forming a technical working group and a calamity response fund.
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Boracay tops holiday destinations as domestic tourism surges
Boracay tops holiday destinations as domestic tourism surges during the Christmas break, with millions visiting key sites across the Philippines, the DOT…
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DOT upbeat on Chinese tourist rebound after e-Visa return
Chinese tourist arrivals to the Philippines rose to over 260,000 in 2025, prompting the DOT to express optimism for a stronger rebound in 2026 following the…
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DOT rolls out transit tours, medical concierge at NAIA Terminal 3
The Department of Tourism launches its first transit tours and medical tourism concierge at NAIA Terminal 3, offering curated layover experiences and…
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People-centered tourism services launched at NAIA T3
The Department of Tourism launched its first-ever Transit Tours and Medical Tourism Concierge at NAIA Terminal 3, aiming to enhance traveler experience through…
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DOT, Cebu Pacific roll out travel deals to revive Cebu tourism
The Department of Tourism partnered with Cebu Pacific and Cebu hotels to launch travel discounts and lodging packages aimed at reviving Cebu’s tourism industry…
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DOT, DOTr back plan to reopen Kaohsiung–Laoag route
Ilocos Norte Governor Araneta-Marcos pushes for the revival of the Kaohsiung–Laoag flight and cruise expansion via Currimao Port, gaining DOT and DOTr support.
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VietJet launches Ho Chi Minh–Manila flights
VietJet Air launches its inaugural Ho Chi Minh–Manila direct flight, a development Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco says will boost Philippine air…
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DOT, DMW team up to help returning OFWs invest in tourism ventures
The DOT and DMW launch the IPON Tourism program to help returning OFWs invest in tourism businesses, gain livelihoods and reintegrate through expanded training…
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Visa, DOT partner to fast-track digital payments in Philippine tourism
Visa and the Department of Tourism partner to drive digital transformation in the Philippine tourism sector, expanding digital payment adoption, supporting…
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DOT says Cebu ready to host ASEAN Tourism Forum 2026
The Department of Tourism says preparations for the ASEAN Travel Expo and ASEAN Tourism Forum 2026 in Cebu are on track, with venues ready to receive regional…
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