Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco (center) inducts into office the newly elected officers and board of trustees of the Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA) at the DOT Central office on Jan. 13, 2025. With a membership of over 500, PTAA is recognized as the premier association in the Philippine travel industry. Inducted into office were president Evangeline Manotok, vice president Jaison Yang, vice president for outbound Evelyn Bondagjy, vice president for inbound Dominic Castillejos, secretary general Arnel Gomez, assistant secretary general Rose Elena Cobarrubias, treasurer Helena Ty, assistant treasurer Rolando Maramo, auditor Amie Demapindan, PRO Charlene Del Rosario and trustees Myra Bonifacio, Rowena Coloma, Cherry Caritativo, Kristoffer Kim Paollo Guzman and Matthew Ronaldo Poonin.