DOT SPEECH CAVITE 31 MAY 1999 Regada ’99’ Cavite’s Water Festival Secretary Gemma Cruz Araneta Department of Tourism Launching and Press Conference of Regada ‘99 DOT Conference Room, 31 May 1999 Mayor Timoteo Encarnacion Ladies and Gentlemen of the Press Friends and colleagues Welcome to the Department of Tourism, Mayor Encarnacion and our … Read more
DOT SPEECHES APO 21 May 1999 The Return of Apo Anno Secretary Gemma Cruz Araneta Department of Tourism Natubleng Elementary School Buguias, Benguet, 21 May 1999 Governor Raul Molintas, Mayor Domingo Bay-an Mrs. Purificacion Molintas of the Benguet Provincial Tourism Council Distinguished guests Ladies and Gentlemen We in the Department of Tourism consider … Read more
DOT SPEECHES BORA 14 April 1999 Fair Winds for Domestic Tourism Secretary Gemma Cruz Araneta Department of Tourism Manila Yacht Club, 14 April 1999 We are gathered here to launch three landmark events—the First Admiral’s Boracay Regatta, the 5th Annual Boracay Paraw Regatta and the International Arts Festival in Boracay. As you know, Boracay … Read more
DOT SPEECH ELF APRIL 1999 Elf Aquitaine Authentic Adventure Race Secretary Gemma Cruz Araneta Department of Tourism Farewell message, MacArthur Park Hotel Tacloban, Leyte, April 1999 When the proponents of the Elf Authentic Adventure Race came to my office at the Department of Tourism, they said they decided to hold the “endurance ” sports … Read more
DOT SPEECH 27 Feb 1999 Tourism and the environment are allies By Gemma Cruz Araneta Secretary of Tourism Launching of Conservation Programs Philippine Rural Reconstruction Movement (PRRM) El Nido, Palawan, 27 Feb 1999 Ladies and Gentlemen: Believe it or not, I was here 14 years ago, it was a fantastic adventure just to get … Read more
DOT SPEECH 30 Jan 1999 Presenting Secretary Vicente Rivera By Secretary Gemma Cruz Araneta Department of Tourism Centennial Time Capsule Ceremonies Agrifina Circle, Rizal Park 30 January 1999 Ladies and Gentlemen: I feel doubly proud to be here today for this historic event. First of all, I am proud to be associated with the … Read more
DOT SPEECH 12 NOV 1998 Philippine Tourism: “ Back to Basics” Competitiveness Secretary Gemma Cruz Araneta 4th National Tourism Councils Assembly 12 November 1998 On behalf of the administration of President Joseph Estrada and the Department of Tourism, I commend the work of this 4th National Tourism Councils Assembly. I thank you for the … Read more
DOT SPEECH 28 OCT 1999 Community, Culture and History: A New Thrust for Philippine Tourism Gemma Cruz Araneta Secretary of Tourism 24th Philippine Business Conference West in Philippine Plaza 28 October 1998 It is a privilege to be invited to speak at your 24thannual conference and I truly appreciate your confidence because, as you … Read more
DOT SPEECH JULY 1998 On the Philippine Withdrawal to Host the World Expo 2002 Gemma Cruz Araneta Secretary of Tourism Commission on Appointments, Philippine Senate July 1998 The Philippines’ bid to host the World Expo 2002 was conceived and initiated in 1994. The primary consideration then was that the World Expo 2002 is cost … Read more