Jauhn Etienne Villaruel

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is joined by Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco (right) during the opening of the 36th Joint Meeting of the United Nations Tourism Commission for East Asia and the Pacific and the UN Tourism Commission for South Asia in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu on June 28, 2024. Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News

Article (news)

MARCOS-CEBU

Annie Perez

<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/177372735475420240628-un-tourism-pbbm-2MD_7176-MD_cropped_processed_by_imagy.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is joined by Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco (right) during the opening of the 36th Joint Meeting of the United Nations Tourism Commission for East Asia and the Pacific and the UN Tourism Commission for South Asia in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu on June 28, 2024. Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>MANILA — Palace Press Officer Claire Castro on Tuesday said President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. has reaffirmed his trust to former Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/3/12/palace-plays-coy-on-appointment-of-new-tourism-secretary-1454">Frasco replaced as DOT chief, given new post</a></div><p>Frasco recently resigned from her position and was appointed as the Presidential Adviser for Sustainable and Resilient Communities.</p><p>“First of all, Secretary Frasco still [has] the trust of the President. The President knows that she can perform the task given to her,” said Castro.</p><p>Among the tasks of Frasco in her new role include crafting government plans and initiatives in making sustainable communities.</p><p>Frasco will also coordinate with national agencies and local government units along with stakeholders to implement presidential directives in relation to resilience and climate change effects, including disaster mitigation.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/3/16/ph-tourism-is-struggling-marcos-admits-1736">PH tourism is struggling, Marcos admits</a></div><p>“Mas alam po ng Pangulo na kakayanin ni Secretary Frasco ang pakikipag-ugnayan sa lokal na pamahalaan... para maibsan ang maaaring danasin ng ating kababayan kapag may sakuna o may mga pangyayaring hindi inaasahan tulad ng bagyo, lindol at iba pang mga emergency cases,” added Castro.</p><p>As to Frasco’s replacement in DOT, Castro said there is no decision yet and asked the public to “wait in the next few weeks.”</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEOS</strong></div><div><br/><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5aik-kAvUoU?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/H0UK0wf-eOo?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ROx94LyjWXo?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div>

<p>President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. has reaffirmed his trust to former Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco, Malacañang said Tuesday.</p>

President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. has reaffirmed his trust to former Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco, Malacañang said Tuesday.

Marcos reiterates trust to ex-DOT chief Frasco as she assumes new role—Palace

News

Entertainment

Lifestyle

Sports

Metro.Style

More

Traffic

Manila

Horoscope

Nation

Marcos reiterates trust to ex-DOT chief Frasco as she assumes new role—Palace

Annie Perez

Published Mar 17, 2026 02:09 PM PHT

Read More:

claire castro

palace

ferdinand marcos

DOT

Christina Frasco

cebu

regions

ABS-CBN is the leading media and entertainment company in the Philippines, offering quality content across TV, radio, digital, and film. Committed to public service and promoting Filipino values, ABS-CBN continues to inspire and connect audiences worldwide.

Corporate

Investors

Governance

International Distribution

Corporate

Governance

Investors

International Distribution

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

AI Policy

Terms of Service

Advertise with Us

© 2026 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

AI Policy

Advertise with Us

© 2026 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

AI Policy

Advertise with Us

© 2026 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.