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The Weekly Balikbayan Global Briefing
SAMARKAND, Uzbekistan—Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco underscored the critical role of the Department in bridging the academe and the industry toward championing tourism education in the Philippines, going beyond…
SAMARKAND, Uzbekistan– It was a historic day for The Philippines as it shared the global stage with tourism powerhouses at the 25th United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) General Assembly on October…
The Department of Trade and Industry- Bureau of Domestic Trade Promotion (DTI-BDTP) achieved another milestone for its Go Lokal! Program through its recent partnership with Tiger Resorts, Leisure and Entertainment, Inc. (TRLEI),…
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) reported that the Philippines rose three notches in the latest Global Innovation Index (GII) 2023 rankings, ranking 56th overall. Over the past five years, the…

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SAMARKAND, Uzbekistan– It was a historic day for The Philippines as it shared the global…
The Department of Trade and Industry- Bureau of Domestic Trade Promotion (DTI-BDTP) achieved another milestone…
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) reported that the Philippines rose three notches in…
Adelaide, Australia — On October 9, 2023, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred…
On 06 October 2023, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual reported the…
A delegation of 17 Philippine business enterprises will return to the 2023 edition of China…
Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) Director General Tereso O. Panga said on Thursday that it…
Recognizing the critical role of public and private partnership in developing the real estate and…
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Travel
SAMARKAND, Uzbekistan—Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco underscored the critical role of the…
Manila, Philippines—Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco herself made the first call to the first-ever centralized…
BONGAO, TAWI-TAWI — Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco assured Tawi-Tawians of the Department of Tourism’s…
PASAY City, Philippines—As the country’s tourism consistently proves itself to be a strong and reliable…
MANOLO FORTICH, Bukidnon—In a move to further spur tourism development in Mindanao, the Department of…
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Life & Culture
MANDALUYONG CITY — After a three-year hiatus, the 2023 National Arts and Crafts Fair (NACF)…
Makati, Philippines—A Film heritage building will soon rise in the historic Walled City of Intramuros…
Manila, Philippines—The Department of Tourism (DOT) reaffirms its support for the Marcos Administration’s goal to…
Philippine Ambassador to Indonesia Gina A. Jamoralin attended the opening ceremony of ArtMoments, a gallery…
The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) forged a…
GANGNEUNG, SOUTH KOREA — After a one-year delay, the 12th World Choir Games (WCG) returned…
Global News
Adelaide, Australia — On October 9, 2023, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred…
A delegation of 17 Philippine business enterprises will return to the 2023 edition of China…
Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) Director General Tereso O. Panga said on Thursday that it…
SINGAPORE — Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual highlighted the Philippines’ readiness to…
Winter Escapade 8 (WE8) Tourism Package was officially launched by the Embassy of the Philippines…
Philippine Ambassador to Indonesia Gina A. Jamoralin attended the opening ceremony of ArtMoments, a gallery…
KOELNMESSE, COLOGNE, GERMANY — The Philippines is set to showcase natural and fresh Philippine flavors…
GANGNEUNG, SOUTH KOREA — After a one-year delay, the 12th World Choir Games (WCG) returned…