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DOT Training Program to Prepare Ushers and Liaison Officers for ASEAN Summit

ASEAN Summit 2026: DOT Steps Up Training for Tourism Frontliners

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Tweet DOT Trains 244 Tourism Frontliners for the 49th ASEAN Summit in the Philippines The Department of Tourism (DOT) is strengthening the Philippines’ hospitality readiness ahead of the 49th ASEAN Summit and Related Meetings in November 2026 through a month-long specialized training program for tourism and hospitality frontliners. As of October 19, the DOT had

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Higantes Festival

Higantes Festival in Angono, Rizal: A Complete Travel Guide

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Tweet Higantes Festival: A Colorful Celebration of Angono’s Culture The Higantes Festival in Angono, Rizal, is one of the Philippines’ most distinctive cultural celebrations. Known for its towering papier-mâché giants, lively street dancing, religious traditions, and vibrant community atmosphere, the festival showcases the creativity and heritage of a town widely recognized for its artistic traditions.

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Central Visayas Tops International Tourists Favorite Destination

Central Visayas tops internationl tourists’ favorite destination; CALABARZON shines as local travel hotspot

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Tweet International tourists love Central Visayas. This, according to the recent comprehensive tourism sectoral review conducted by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) using data from the Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), shows that the region continues to drive international tourism to the Philippines, keeping a strong hold as

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Divers and ocean enthusiasts flocked to the 90 sqm Philippine Pavilion to meet with dive operators at the 2026 Paris Dive Show (Salon de la Plongée Sous-Marine), held last January 8-11, 2026, in Paris, France.

Philippines shines at Paris Dive Show

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Tweet Paris, France – At the 2026 Paris Dive Show (Salon de la Plongée Sous-Marine), world-renowned Philippine dive destinations were in the spotlight. Iconic locations like Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park, Bohol, Anilao, Cebu, Puerto Galera, Dumaguete, Ticao Island, and Southern Leyte drew significant interest from the European dive market. The Philippine delegation produced more than

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The inaugural Ho Chi Minh-Manila flight was greeted with a water cannon salute upon its arrival at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1 on Sunday, November 23.

DOT Chief: VietJet’s inaugural Ho Chi Minh-Manila flight to boost PHL connectivity

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Tweet MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Tourism (DOT) is actively enhancing the Philippines’ air connectivity throughout Southeast Asia. This commitment was exemplified last Sunday morning (Nov. 23) with the exciting launch of VietJet Air’s inaugural direct service from Ho Chi Minh City to Manila. Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco praised this new route as

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ITB Asia 2025 Philippines

Philippine delegation generates over PHP 600 million in sales leads at ITB Asia

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Tweet Through the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB), the Philippines completed its participation in Internationale Tourismus Börse (ITB) Asia 2025 from October 15 to 17, 2025, at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore. The three-day event gathered over 18,000 trade attendees and more than 1,500 quality buyers from across the globe to engage in

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DOT welcomes PHL’s recognition as among “rising Muslim-friendly destinations” in Global Muslim Travel Index 2025

DOT welcomes PHL’s recognition as among “rising Muslim-friendly destinations” in Global Muslim Travel Index 2025

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Tweet The Philippines was recognized as among the countries proven to be welcoming to Muslim travelers across the globe, according to a report that rates countries according to their Muslim-friendly tourism policies and programs. This year, the Philippines climbed to 8th place—up from 12th in 2024—in the Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI) 2025’s list of

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DOT welcomes WTTC’s “record-breaking” economic tourism forecast for 2025

DOT welcomes WTTC’s “record-breaking” economic tourism forecast for 2025

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Tweet The Department of Tourism (DOT) will continue to push for trailblazing initiatives that would make the industry soar to new heights, Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco said on Wednesday (June 11). This follows the release of country-specific 2025 Economic Impact Research (EIR) forecast by the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) on Monday. Specifically, the

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Mindanao is Safe Destination

DOT Chief: lowering of Japan’s travel advisory affirms Mindanao is safe destination for tourists

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Tweet The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Wednesday (Jan 1) said that Japan’s lowering of travel advisory levels to some parts of Mindanao is a welcome move for the country’s local tourism industry and will secure gains in terms of tourism revenue and livelihood generation in tourism-related industries. This follows the advisory from Japan’s Foreign

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The Department of Tourism (DOT) of the Philippines received two awards at the esteemed GovMedia Conference & Awards 2024 for its flagship programs- the Tourist Rest Area (TRA) that provides convenience and comfort to tourists, as well as its Filipino Brand of Service Excellence (FBSE) training program that highlights the country’s commitment to elevating the standards of hospitality and service across the tourism and service industries. The awards were received by Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco together with DOT- Office of Industry Manpower Development OIC-Director Arlene A. Alipio and Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority Assistant Chief Operating Officer Joy Bulauitan.

Philippine Department of Tourism gains back-to-back wins at GovMedia Conference & Awards 2024

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Tweet SINGAPORE — The Department of Tourism (DOT) of the Philippines received two awards at the esteemed GovMedia Conference & Awards 2024 for its flagship programs- the Tourist Rest Area (TRA) that provides convenience and comfort to tourists, as well as its Filipino Brand of Service Excellence (FBSE) training program that highlights the country’s commitment

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