DA, DOT boost food and farm tourism

The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Department of Tourism (DOT) have joined forces to promote food and farm tourism, a joint initiative aimed at attracting more foreign visitors, encouraging domestic travel, revitalizing rural economies, and generating jobs in the countryside.

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Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco outlined four main pillars of the partnership: gastronomy tourism development, farm tourism expansion, infrastructure and connectivity improvements, and the strengthening of local supply chains.

Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. expressed strong support for the DOT's convergence strategy, describing it as an opportunity for impactful, short-term gains.

"This proposal of the Department of Tourism is exactly what we've been looking for—low-hanging fruits and quick wins," said Tiu Laurel.