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Christina Frasco no longer DOT chief, named presidential adviser

Frasco shifts from tourism amid criticisms to advise on climate resilience and community programs; DOT saw 6.4 million tourists in 2025, below regional competitors, officials said.

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CEBU CITY, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco as Presidential Adviser for Sustainable and Resilient Communities, marking her exit from the Department of Tourism (DOT). Malacañang confirmed the development on Thursday, with the President designating Frasco to the advisory role focused on sustainable and resilient community initiatives. READ: DOT chief Frasco: Remove tourism materia…

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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco as Presidential Adviser for Sustainable and Resilient Communities. According to the Palace, Frasco’s new job will be to implement and monitor priority programs in communities amid increasing risks posed by climate-related hazards. Undersecretary Verna Buensuceso will serve as officer-in-charge of the Department of Tourism in Frasco’s place. Frasco was described as a …

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Philstar Global broke the news in Manila, Philippines (the) on Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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