DOT Speech 5 Inauguration of the Mangima Veterans Hall Speech of Secretary Gemma Cruz Araneta Department of Tourism Manolo Fortich Municipality, Bukidnon 19 June 2000 Maayong adlaw sa inyong tanan! Today is the birthday of Jose Rizal, which I usually celebrate in Calamba, Laguna with my relatives, but I am happy to celebrate it … Read more
DOT SPEECH 4 Waterfront Congress and Exhibition Opening remarks of Secretary Gemma Cruz Araneta Department of Tourism Waterfront Hotel, Cebu City 24 April 2000 I wish to thank the Waterfront Congress and Exhibition for inviting the Department of Tourism to Cebu city, the Queen of the south, one of our 8 Anchor Destinations. By working … Read more
DOT SPEECH PTAA 17 JAN 2000 Fulfilling the Covenant Secretary Gemma Cruz Araneta Department of Tourism Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA) Induction of Officers Peninsula Manila Hotel, 17 January 2000 Let us reminisce a bit. After a series of meetings, the Department of Tourism(DOT) and the private sector of the industry signed a Covenant … Read more
DOT SPEECH 1 Investing in the Tourism Industry of the Philippines By Secretary Gemma Cruz Araneta Department of Tourism ( Meeting with the U.S. and Investment Mission to the Philippines, 11 November 1999, Shangri-la Hotel , Makati City) Ladies and gentlemen, good afternoon. Let me begin by extending to all the mission members a … Read more
DOT Speech 3 Promoting and Developing Tourism in Southern Mindanao Speech of Gemma Cruz Araneta Secretary of Tourism Southern Mindanao Tourism Council Assembly General Santos City, 3 September 1999 Before anything else, allow me to congratulate the organizers and prime movers of this Regional Tourism Council Assembly in Southern Mindanao. I learned that General … Read more
DOT SPEECH REDIS 29 July 1999 “Rediscovery” , Our Tourism Program Secretary Gemma Cruz Araneta Department of Tourism National Assembly of the League of Vice-Governors Rembrandt Hotel, 29 July 1999 I want to thank the League of Vice-Governors for inviting me to address this annual national assembly. I appreciate your interest in the tourism … Read more
DOT SPEECHES STRIX 9 July 1999 STRIX “Expedition Robinson” Secretary Gemma Cruz Araneta Department of Tourism Opening remarks, STRIX press conference El Nido, Palawan, 9 July 1999 Through the centuries, these islands at the rim of the Pacific Ocean, now called the Philippines, have always lured corsairs, conquistadores , pirates of all nationalities seeking … Read more
DOT SPEECHES NCR 8 July 1999 Tourism in the National Capital Region Secretary Gemma Cruz Araneta Department of Tourism 5th Assembly of the National Capital Region Tourism Councils Mandaluyong city, 8 July 1999 Thank you for that very kind and flattering introduction. Mayor Benjamin Abalos, Jr, Ben-Hur, thank you for the excellent arrangements you … Read more
DOT SPEESCHES TTSUMMIT 22 JUNE 96 Tourism First! Secretary Gemma Cruz Araneta Department of Tourism Opening speech, Philippine Tourism and Transportation Summit Manila Hotel, 22 June 1999 In behalf of President Joseph Estrada , the Department of Transportation and Communications (with Secretary Vicente Rivera at its helm)) and the Department of Tourism, I am … Read more
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