The Department of Tourism (DOT) and Mastercard announce a strategic collaboration aimed at driving sustainable tourism growth and enhancing the Philippines’ position as a premier global travel destination. Signing the agreement are (from left) Rozano Planta, director for government engagement, Mastercard; Dheeraj Raina, senior vice president, marketing and communications, Southeast Asia, Mastercard; Aisha Islam, senior vice president, customer solutions center, Southeast Asia, Mastercard; Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco; Undersecretary Shahlimar Hofer Tamano; and assistant secretary Sharlene Zabala-Batin.