Miss Universe Philippines Michelle Marquez Dee paid a courtesy visit to Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco at the Department’s Central Office in Makati City, Friday (Dec. 1).

The tourism chief shared the DOT’s openness to work with Michelle to further promote the country’s tourism gems.

“Thank you for the honor that you have bestowed upon all Filipinos by carrying the flag of the Philippines so excellently, and by declaring to the world your love for the Philippines and reminding the world of the many reasons to love the Philippines. On behalf of the Department of Tourism, I would like to extend my gratitude for your support for Philippine tourism as well as for carrying Love the Philippines. I extend to you my invitation for you to continue to be an ambassador of tourism for our country,” she stressed.

“It’s not new because you have already acted as our tourism ambassador through your representation of the country in Miss Universe. So, we certainly hope that there are more opportunities for us to collaborate, to push forward the aspirations of our President for tourism in the country,” the Secretary continued.

To which Michelle replied, “I’m so excited. I’m so humbled and honored. I didn’t expect this kind of overwhelming flow of reception, love, and support.”

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