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Philippine named best beach, dive, island destination in Asia
The Philippines received six honors at the 2025 World Travel Awards (WTA) Asia and Oceania gala in Hong Kong.
The country was recognized for the eighth time as Asia's Leading Beach Destination, seventh time as Asia's Leading Dive Destination, and second time as Asia's Leading Island Destination.
Boracay was named Asia's Leading Luxury Island Destination for the second consecutive year.
Clark Freeport Zone received the award for Asia's Leading Meetings and Conference Destination.
The Department of Tourism (DOT) was honored as Asia's Leading Tourist Board.
Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco stated these awards celebrate the Filipino people and tourism frontliners, and reaffirmed the DOT's commitment to enhance the Philippines' global tourism standing.
These wins may lead to automatic nominations for the Philippines in the global edition of the WTA this year.
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