Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco clarifies she has no political ambitions, discusses travel tax removal implications, and outlines DOT's challenges with infrastructure funding cuts in 2026.
International tourist arrivals increased by four percent in 2025, reaching 1.52 billion travelers worldwide, with Europe leading and Africa showing strong growth.
The Department of Tourism Region 7 has trained over 100 volunteers and service providers for Cebu's hosting of the ASEAN Tourism Forum 2026 and ASEAN Summit meetings, enhancing regional tourism readiness.
The Philippines recorded 6.4 million foreign visitors and returning overseas Filipinos in 2025, generating P694 billion in tourism receipts despite global challenges.
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The Cebu Provincial Tourism Office warns travelers of online booking scams via fake social media pages. Learn how to verify legitimate pages and protect your travel plans.
Lapu-Lapu City closes Mactan Shrine for 12 days for safety, upgrades ahead of ASEAN Tourism Forum 2026. Over 1,000 delegates expected. Details here.
APECO launches a P220-million infrastructure push in Casiguran, Aurora, featuring a convention center, airport upgrades, and leisure sites to attract investors and tourists. Discover the future of Northern Aurora.
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Foreign tourists with long Manila layovers can now book curated 4-hour bus tours to iconic sites like Intramuros & Solaire. The USD50 program starts Jan 30, 2026.
A massive crowd of 5.2 million people attended the Sinulog Grand Parade in Cebu City, with authorities using high-tech monitoring. Read about the successful event management.
Cebu's tourism industry pushes for an experience-first strategy beyond promotion. Leaders warn of regional competition and stress seamless visitor ecosystems for sustainable growth.
Vendors at Cebu's Devotee City for Sinulog 2026 report a significant decline in sales. Read how they are coping and the reasons behind the slow customer traffic.
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Former Mati Mayor Michelle Nakpil Rabat addresses criticism of the P6.9 million bamboo transport terminal in Barangay Dahican, explaining its coastal design and economic benefits. Learn why giant bamboo was chosen.
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Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco confirms Cebu's readiness for the ASEAN Tourism Forum in Jan 2026. Over 10,000 front-liners trained. Discover how this major event will boost Philippine tourism.
Cebu's tourism future depends on intensified public-private partnerships (PPPs) to transform its natural assets into world-class visitor experiences, industry leaders declared at the Cebu International Investments Summit 2026.
The Sinulog festival is back at its popular Cebu City route for 2026. A proposal suggests rotating future routes to spread economic benefits citywide, inspired by the Olympic bidding model.
Nabulao Beach Resort in Negros Occidental alerts the public to a scam using a hacked Facebook page. The resort urges verification via WhatsApp video call to avoid financial loss.
Government and tourism leaders assure Cebu is fully prepared for the ASEAN Tourism Forum 2026, with trained staff and upgraded infrastructure ready to welcome the world.
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