Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco —Photo from DOT facebook page
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate finance subcommittee approved on Thursday the P3.5 billion budget of the Department of Tourism (DOT) for 2023.
Senator Nancy Binay, who presided over the hearing that took almost 3 hours, submitted the budget of the DOT and its attached agencies for plenary discussions.
During the budget presentation, Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco expressed confidence in better tourism industry with the help of the Senate.
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“In [the] road towards recovery, we will continue to face many challenges. With the support of the honorable Senate, I know that we can and we will rebuild a more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable tourism industry.
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“After all, tourism is our shared responsibility and the success of the Department of Tourism is your success. It is our country’s success,” she said.
Of the DOT’s budget, P3.29 billion will be allocated to the Office of the Secretary, P63 million to the Intramuros Administration, P204.6 million to the National Parks Development Committee, and P9.5 million to the Philippine Commission on Sports Scuba Diving.
The agency has no capital outlay allotment.