The Frasco couple has taken on new roles in government, with Christina Frasco sworn in as Presidential Adviser for Sustainable and Resilient Communities and her husband, Cebu 5th District Rep. Duke Frasco, reelected as Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Christina Frasco took her oath before President Bongbong Marcos, formally assuming her new post under the Office of the President. The position is tasked with coordinating programs related to sustainability, disaster resilience, and community development across national agencies and local government units.
Prior to this, Frasco served as Secretary of the Department of Tourism, where she oversaw the sector’s recovery following the pandemic. During her tenure, tourism activity rebounded, contributing significantly to the economy and supporting millions of jobs nationwide. International arrivals also recovered steadily as travel demand returned.
The Department of Tourism expanded access to destinations through new international routes and promoted travel beyond traditional areas, reaching dozens of provinces nationwide. It also rolled out tourism infrastructure programs, including the establishment of tourist rest areas and funding support for local government-led tourism projects.
Additional initiatives focused on improving travel convenience and safety, including the deployment of tourist police, the launch of a 24/7 tourist assistance center, and transit tour and concierge services for international travelers. The department also introduced programs to develop new tourism segments such as dive, halal, medical, and wellness tourism, alongside workforce training and financial support for tourism workers and enterprises.
In the House of Representatives, Duke Frasco secured his position again as Deputy Speaker during the opening of the 20th Congress. As part of the chamber’s leadership, he assists in presiding over sessions and in managing legislative proceedings and priorities.
Frasco, who represents Cebu’s 5th district, has served in Congress since 2019. Prior to his election to the House, he was mayor of Liloan, Cebu for three terms. He also previously held the Deputy Speaker post during the 19th Congress.
