Manila, Oct. 7 -- Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco led the groundbreaking ceremony for the Tourism Champions Challenge (TCC) projects here on Tuesday.

Tagum City was awarded PHP13 million for placing fourth in the 2024 TCC, a leading initiative of the Department of Tourism (DOT).

Its winning entry, "Truly Tagum: Advancing the Benefits of an Enriched Heritage-Tourism Circuit," aims to enhance the city's tourism industry by integrating infrastructure improvements with community engagement.

The project fund will support the construction of key components, including the Mandaya Craft Center in Barangay Canocotan, a dive briefing and lecture hall, Terminal 2 passenger lounge, and the Centennial Mangrove Boardwalk, all located in Barangay ...