DoT welcomes long holidays for 2023

THE Department of Tourism (DoT) welcomed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s recent signing of Presidential Proclamation 90, which adjusts the roster of regular holidays and special (non-working) days in 2023 to introduce more long weekends that Filipinos can potentially plan their trips around.

Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco said the DoT foresees the presidential proclamation as “an important stimulus to boost the country’s domestic travel figures,” as this will “allow travelers to stay longer in destinations and thus bring direct economic benefits to the local communities.”

“We are very thankful to the President for making this move to adjust certain holidays, therefore allowing Filipinos to enjoy at least nine long weekends for the year 2023. This gives our kababayans more opportunity to rest, recharge, and spend longer quality time and trips with their families and loved ones,” Secretary Frasco said.

Pursuant to President Marcos’ vision for the tourism industry to be a major economic pillar for the country, Frasco said the DoT has identified the maximization of domestic tourism as one of its seven main objectives.