Beyond infrastructure, the Department of Tourism is focused on supporting the backbone of the tourism industry: small and medium enterprises (SMEs). In partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and SB Corporation, the DOT launched the Turismo Asenso Loan Program. This program provides SMEs with access to capital to expand their businesses, improve service standards, and generate more income.
Tag: Christina Garcia Frasco
Post SONA: Tourism a Key to Economic Growth
Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco expressed gratitude. She thanked the President for recognizing tourism. It is a key sector in uplifting Filipino lives through employment and livelihood.
Philippines Emerges as Muslim-Friendly Destination at SALAAM Expo
The Philippines is taking center stage as a rising Muslim-friendly destination, as declared at the opening of SALAAM: The Halal Tourism and Trade Expo Philippines. The event, held Friday, June 27th, at the Quantum Skyview in Gateway Mall 2, Araneta City, Cubao, Quezon City,.
Tourism Education Get A Boost
The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) signed a landmark Joint Administrative Order (JAO) on 24 March 2025. The agreement outlines how the Higher Education […]
Seo In Guk Becomes Philippine Tourism Ambassador
South Korean singer-songwriter and actor Seo In Guk is now the Philippine’s Celebrity Tourism Ambassador for Korea. The Department of Tourism (DOT) held a ceremony on February 21, 2025, at […]
DOT Boosts The Philippine Experience With Klook
The Department of Tourism (DOT) and Klook announced a landmark partnership. Klook is a leading travel and activities booking platform in Asia. They announced this partnership on Wednesday, January 15th. […]
DOT Takes Flight With AirAsia Philippines to Boost Halal Tourism
The Philippines is taking off in its pursuit of Halal tourism. This involves a landmark partnership between the Department of Tourism (DOT) and AirAsia Philippines. On January 9th, 2025, DOT […]
PH Tourism Booms in 2024 And Ambitions in 2025
The Department of Tourism (DOT) concluded 2024 with a resounding success at its main office in Makati City. Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco reports record-breaking figures in its year-end media […]