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February 25, 1986 - March 25, 1986 Acting: March 25, 1986 - June 30, 1986 President: Corazon C. Aquino 3. RICHARD J. GORDON Term Began: July 1, 1986 Term Ended: February 25, 1987 President: Corazon C. Aquino 4. RICHARD J. GORDON Term Began: February 26, 1987 Term Ended: June 30, 1992 President: Corazon C. Aquino 5. RICHARD J. GORDON Term Began: July 1, 1992 Term Ended: June 30

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Kagawaran NG Turismo

February 25, 1986 - March 25, 1986 Acting: March 25, 1986 - June 30, 1986 President: Corazon C. Aquino 3. RICHARD J. GORDON Term Began: July 1, 1986 Term Ended: February 25, 1987 President: Corazon C. Aquino 4. RICHARD J. GORDON Term Began: February 26, 1987 Term Ended: June 30, 1992 President: Corazon C. Aquino 5. RICHARD J. GORDON Term Began: July 1, 1992 Term Ended: June 30

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DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM (DOT)

Kagawaran ng Turismo

The Department of Tourism is the executive department of the Philippine government responsible for
the regulation of the Philippine tourism industry as the promotion of the Philippine as a tourist
destination. It is the primary planning, implementing, and regulatory government agency tasked to
develop and promote the Philippine tourism industry, both domestic and international.

The following agencies are attached to the DOT:

 Duty Free Philippines Corporation


 Intramuros Administration
 National Parks Development Committee
 Nayong Pilipino Foundation
 Philippine Commission on Sports Scuba Diving
 Philippine Retirement Authority
 Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA)
 Tourism Promotions Board Philippines

HISTORY OF DOT
• 1952 – Through Republic Act No. 710, the Philippine Tourist and Travel Association (PTTA) was
created to bring together all organizations and entities that cater to travel and tourism.

• 1956 – Through R.A 1478, the Board of Travel and Tourist Industry was created under the
Department of Commerce and Industry (DCI) to serve as the policy making body for the travel
and tourism, while PTTA became its implementing arm.

• 1973 – The Presidential Decree No. 189 gave birth to the DOT and the Philippine Tourism
Authority as its implementing arm for infrastructure development.

• 1976 – The Philippine Convention Bureau (PCB) was created as DOTs marketing arm for
conventions.

• 1987 – Through the Executive Order No. 120, the DOT was reorganized as the primary
government agency charged with the responsibility to encourage, promote, and develop
tourism as a major socio- economic activity in the country.

TOURISM INFRASTRUCTURE AND ENTERPRISE ZONE AUTHORITY(TIEZA)


It was created on May 11, 1973 pursuant to Presidential Decree No. 189 as amended by
Presidential Decree No. 564 is reorganized as the TIEZA attached to the Department for purposes of
policy and program coordination by virtue Implementing Rules and Regulations of R.A 9593.

It is mandated to:
• Design, regulate and supervise the Tourism Enterprise Zone ( TEZ);
• Develop, manage, and supervise tourism infrastructure projects in the country;
• Oversee and regulate the cultural, economic and environmentally sustainable development of
TEZs toward the primary objective of encouraging investments;
• Ensure strict compliance by the TEZ operator with approved development plan.
• Continue the exercise functions previously exercised by the PTA under Presidential Decree No.
564 not otherwise inconsistent with the other provision of the act.

TOURISM PROMOTIONS BOARD (TPB)


Presidential Decree No. 867, promulgated in 1976, created the Philippine Convention Bureau ( PCB), a
government agency was transformed into a non-profit corporation by Presidential Decree No. 1448 in
June 1978.

It is mandated to:
• Marketing the as a center for MICE, sports and wellness and medical tourism.
• Develop and implement a plan to market the Philippines as a premier tourism destination
domestically and internationally.
• Development of tourism products and services.
• Providing incentives to travel agencies, tour operators capable of drawing a sizeable number
of tourist and tourism investments.

REPUBLIC ACT No. 9593


AN ACT DECLARING A NATIONAL POLICY FOR TOURISM AS AN ENGINE OF INVESTMENT,
EMPLOYMENT, GROWTH AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND STRENGTHENING THE DEPARTMENT OF
TOURISM AND ITS ATTACHED AGENCIES TO EFFECTIVELY AND EFFICIENTLY IMPLEMENT THAT POLICY,
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS.

TOURISM PROJECTS

• Miss Universe Beauty Pageant 1994


• FLORIKULTURA ’98 - INTERNATIONAL HORTICULTURE EXHIBITION - It was the first international
exhibition in Southeast Asia held at the Philippine Christmas Village , San Fernando, Pampanga.
• EXPO PILIPINO ’98 PHILIPPINE CENTENNIAL INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION- It was the centerpiece
of the commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the declaration of Philippine Independence
in June 12, 1998. The 60 hectare heritage and entertainment park in Clark Free Zone, Angeles,
Pampanga is a celebration of the Filipino’s history, culture, and achievements in the past.
• World Exposition 2002 Manila (cancelled due to financial problems of the government)
• Visit Philippines 2003
• WOW - WORLD OF WONDERS It was the slogan that earned us fame and fortune. It was non
controversial and a good catchphrase for selling the country abroad.
• IT’S MORE FUN IN THE PHIILIPPINES! It is the slogan that elicited anew debates and has become
a hot in social networking sites. There is a claim that the new slogan is a “ copycat” of 1951
Swiss advertisement.
LIST OF SECRETARIES OF TOURISM
1. JOSE D. ASPIRAS
Term Began: May 11, 1973

Term Ended: February 25, 1986

President: Ferdinand Marcos

2. JOSE ANTONIO U. GONZALEZ

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