With her at the helm of the Department of Tourism (DOT), Puyat said she would likely prioritize farm and culinary tourism. “We’ve been working with (the DOT) with regard to farm tourism. She replaced Wanda Teo who resigned as DOT secretary Monday night at the height of controversy over the questionable advertising deal between the tourism department and the state-run People’s Television Network Inc. But I am happy for her,” Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol told The STAR. “Knowing her work habits and her honesty as a public official, I know she will excel as tourism secretary,” Piñol added.

Source: Philippine Star May 09, 2018 15:33 UTC