25 °C Manila, PH
October 27, 2025

Department of Tourism

Frasco confronts budget cuts, political headwinds

Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco offered a candid update on the state of Philippine tourism for the first half of 2025, outlining the factors—both man-made and natural—that contributed to lower-than-expected […]

DOT rolls out Cycle 2 of Tourism Champions Challenge with P399M

The Department of Tourism (DOT), under the leadership of Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco, has officially launched the second cycle of the Tourism Champions Challenge (TCC)—an initiative that empowers local government […]

Domestic tourism powers PH tourism recovery – Leechiu

The Philippine tourism industry is showing strong signs of recovery, particularly driven by the domestic travel sector, according to Alfred Lay, head of hotels, tourism, and leisure at Leechiu Property […]

Cebu’s MICE future at a crossroads

Stakeholders challenged to define Cebu’s identity as Asia’s next MICE hub As Cebu gears up for the opening of major convention venues like the SMX Cebu and Mactan Expo Center, […]