Department of Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco vowed on Tuesday (June 3) to intensify efforts to boost Philippine tourism following Malacañang’s announcement that she is among the Cabinet officials retained by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.
Executive Secretary Lucas P. Bersamin officially announced this on Tuesday (June 3) during a press conference with the Malacañang Press Corps (MPC).
“I am deeply honored and profoundly grateful to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for the trust and confidence he has once again placed in me to continue serving as Secretary of Tourism. It is a privilege to work under his visionary leadership and to contribute to the administration’s goals of revitalizing the tourism industry, creating jobs, and promoting the Philippines as a top-of-mind destination,” Secretary Frasco said.
Frasco continued that she will push for innovative programs to build gains for the industry and gainful livelihood for the Filipino people who rely on tourism. “Our goal in the DOT is to leave no destination behind, thus to always uplift communities through tourism while engendering pride of place and honoring our national identity,” Secretary Frasco said.
On May 22, 2025, Secretary Frasco submitted her courtesy resignation, along with all the Department Secretaries and key executives, in response to President’s midterm announcement to recalibrate his Cabinet.
