Manila, April 1 -- The Philippines has won the Destination of the Year Award at the Routes Asia 2025 Awards held in Perth, Australia.

Department of Tourism (DOT) Assistant Secretary Judilyn Quiachon, Director Warner Andrada, Tourism Attache for Australia and New Zealand Purificacion Suanding-Molintas, along with the rest of the DOT delegation, received the award during ceremonies on Monday.

In a news release Monday night, DOT Secretary Christina Frasco said this recognition underscores the agency's strong leadership in expanding the Philippines' air connectivity through strategic marketing, robust industry collaboration, and sustainable tourism initiatives.

"These awards are a testament to the strength of our partnerships with differen...