Wanda Corazon Teo
| Wanda Corazon Teo | |
|---|---|
| Secretary of Tourism | |
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Assumed office June 30, 2016 | |
| President | Rodrigo Duterte |
| Preceded by | Ramon Jimenez Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Wanda Corazon Teshiba Tulfo November 4, 1952 Kidapawan, Cotabato, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Alma mater | St. Theresa's College |
| Occupation | Businesswoman |
| Profession | Politician |
Wanda Corazon Teshiba Tulfo-Teo (born November 4, 1952) is a travel agent serving as the current Secretary of the Philippines' Department of Tourism.
She was appointed by President Rodrigo Duterte to replace Ramon Jimenez Jr. in the secretaryship in June 30, 2016. Teo initially stated that she would change the present tourism slogan coined by her predecessor Jimenez, "It's More Fun in the Philippines", during her term, but she later decided to instead improve on it because of its positive effects that resulted in invaluable tourist arrivals in the Philippines.[1][2]
Career beginnings
Teo has been actively working in the tourism sector for more than two decades[3] as a co-owner of a travel agency, Mt. Apo Travel and Tours, president of the National Association of Independent Travel Agencies (NAITAS).[4] and a member of Davao Travel Agencies Association (DTAA), the Davao Association of Tour Operators (DATO) and the Davao Regional Tourism Council (DRTC).[5]
Personal life
Teo is the sister of prominent journalists Mon,[4] Ben, Raffy and Erwin Tulfo.[6] Teo's husband Roberto is currently a member of the board of directors of government-owned bank Land Bank of the Philippines.[7]
She obtained her BS degree in business administration from St. Theresa's College.[5]
See also
References
- ↑ "Incoming DOT secretary: 'It's More Fun in the Philippines' to be retained". Rappler. June 17, 2016. Retrieved June 22, 2016.
- ↑ "Tourism department to launch improved slogan". ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs. January 11, 2017. Retrieved January 11, 2016.
- ↑ Panayam kay incoming Tourism Secretary Wanda Corazon Teo (Interview with incoming Tourism Secretary Wanda Corazon Teo). YouTube. GMA News. June 17, 2016. Retrieved June 22, 2016.
- 1 2 "Mon Tulfo’s sister is Duterte’s Tourism Secretary: Wanda Corazon Teo". Politiko. Retrieved June 21, 2016.
- 1 2 Arguillas, Carolyn O. (June 14, 2016). "Duterte names 3 more Cabinet secretaries". MindaNews. Retrieved June 25, 2016.
- ↑ Caridad Tulfo–how she brought up the (in)famous brothers – Inquirer
- ↑ Corrales, Nestor (June 6, 2017). "Duterte appoints DOT chief’s husband as Land Bank director". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved June 7, 2017.
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Ramon Jimenez Jr. |
Secretary of Tourism 2016–present |
Incumbent |
| Order of precedence | ||
| Preceded by Vacant as Secretary of Interior and Local Government |
Order of Precedence of the Philippines as Secretary of Tourism |
Succeeded by Arthur Tugade as Secretary of Transportation |