Secretary of Tourism (Philippines)
| Secretary of Tourism | |
|---|---|
| Kalihim ng Turismo | |
Official seal of the Department of Tourism | |
Incumbent since March 12, 2026Verna Buensuceso (OIC) | |
| Style | The Honorable |
| Member of | Cabinet |
| Appointer | President of the Philippines (with the consent of the Commission on Appointments) |
| Term length | No fixed term |
| Inaugural holder | Jose D. Aspiras |
| Formation | May 11, 1973 |
| Website | www |
The secretary of tourism is the head of the Department of Tourism (DOT), the executive department of the Philippine government responsible for the regulation, planning, and promotion of the Philippine tourism industry. The secretary is a member of the Cabinet and serves as the principal adviser to the president of the Philippines on tourism policy.
The position was established on May 11, 1973, when President Ferdinand Marcos created the Department of Tourism through Presidential Decree No. 189. The current secretary is Verna Buensuceso, who assumed office on March 12, 2026 serving as OIC.