Itinalaga ni Pangulong Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. si Sec. Dita-Angara Mathay bilang bagong kalihim ng Department of Tourism (DOT).

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Sa ulat na ibinahagi ng Presidential Communications Office (PCO) nitong Biyernes, Abril 10, inilarawan nila si Mathay bilang isang “seasoned public servant” na may dekada nang karanasan sa trade, investment, at international economic engagement.

“Her 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,” saad ng PCO.

Anila, “Throughout her career, Angara-Mathay has led programs that link global partnerships to concrete outcomes on the ground, supporting enterprise development, strengthening industries, and expanding opportunities for Filipino businesses, especially MSMEs.”

Anang PCO, ang pagtalaga kay Mathay bilang bagong kalihim ng tourism department ay may layong ilinya ang turismo sa paglago ng ekonomiya para sa mas malawak na investment at suporta sa mga lokal na industriya.

“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,” anang PCO.