Department of Tourism, Philippines

Benito C. Bengzon, Jr was sworn in as the new Undersecretary for Tourism Development by DOT Secretary Ramon R. Jimenez, Jr. at the DOT Office in Makati City. Undersecretary Bengzon is replacing Daniel G. Corpuz, who recently retired after forty years in government service. Bengzon has also served as Assistant Secretary for International Tourism Promotions and Official Spokesperson of the Department of Tourism (DOT). Undersecretary Bengzon started a career with the DOT in tourism planning, product research, and development after getting his Bachelor’s degree in hotel and restaurant administration from the University of the Philippines in 1984.