MANILA, March 30 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday conferred the title of Global Tourism Ambassador on actress and digital influencer Filipino-American Vanessa Anne Hudgens in a bid to promote Philippine tourism and raise the country's global status.

The conferment was witnessed by several government officials, including Presidential Adviser on Creative Communications Paul Soriano and Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Frasco, during Hudgen's courtesy call with President Marcos at Malacanan Palace.

As a Global Tourism Ambassador, Hudgens will take part in a range of future initiatives to promote the Philippines' unique culture and assist the country in reaching a wider global audience, creating awareness and ...