The Philippines has a new Secretary of the Department of Tourism after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr announced the appointment of Dita Angara-Mathay to the role.
Angara-Mathay replaces former tourism chief Christina Frasco, who has been named Presidential Adviser for Sustainable and Resilient Communities.
In a Friday statement, President Marcos said Angara-Mathay brings in a seasoned public servant with decades of experience in trade, investment and international economic engagement to the top tourism job.
She previously served as Commercial Counselor at the Philippine Trade and Investment Center in Tokyo, where she led strategic partnerships with Japanese industries, one of the Philippines’ key sources of investment, technology and tourism.
Marcos said Angara-Mathay’s appointment “reflects the administration’s push to position tourism not only as a cultural showcase, but as a strong driver of jobs, businesses and regional development.
“With her appointment, the administration aims to further align tourism with economic growth attracting more investments, supporting local industries and ensuring that the gains from tourism are felt across the regions.”
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