
PBBM to DBM: Restore DOT branding budget
PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to restore the P400 million branding budget for the Department of Tourism.
Marcos ordered the DBM during a meeting with Tourism Secretary Esperanza Christina Garcia Frasco at the Malacañan Palace yesterday.
“Restore the P400 million branding budget of DOT to sustain the momentum,” Marcos said.
The funding will be sourced from the President’s contingency fund.
Marcos said the Philippines is off to a strong start in boosting its international image, citing recent accomplishments by Filipino talents, including two-time gymnastics world champion Carlos Yulo and The Voice US champ Sofronio Vasquez, both of whom brought pride to the country.
“We have to maintain the momentum. There is already momentum. It doesn’t hurt that we have people like Sofronio winning The Voice and that we had Caloy Yulo winning the Olympics,” Marcos said.
“All of these things that our people are doing that is great for the Philippines. And then we’re still living off the wonderful performance of Filipino health workers during Covid. Hindi na makakalimutan ‘yon,” he added.