Dita Angara-Mathay
Dita Angara-Mathay | |
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| Angara-Mathay in 2026 | |
| Secretary of Tourism | |
| Assumed office April 10, 2026 | |
| President | Bongbong Marcos |
| Preceded by |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | Maria Bernardita Angara |
| Spouse | Robbie Mathay |
| Relatives | Angara family |
| Profession | Diplomat |
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Maria Bernardita "Dita" Angara-Mathay is a Filipino diplomat who has served as the ad interim secretary of tourism since 2026. She previously served as member of the Foreign Trade Service Corps in the Department of Trade and Industry.
Early life and career
[edit ]Maria Bernardita Angara-Mathay was born to a political family based in Aurora.[1] Among her relatives is fellow cabinet member Sonny Angara, who has served as the secretary of education since 2024.[2]
Career
[edit ]Angara-Mathay has been a longtime member of the Foreign Trade Service Corps under the Department of Trade and Industry.[3] During her tenure in the corps, she served as the commercial counselor and a senior special trade representative of the Philippines in the department's office in Tokyo, Japan.[4] In her latter role, she represented the country in dialogues and international summits regarding electronics and textiles, including the SEMI Southeast Asia Investment Forum in January 2025 and the Rakuten Fashion Week Tokyo in September 2025.[5] The department credited Angara-Mathay for bringing over ₱56.35 billion in investments in the country, which led to the creation of 14,600 jobs.[6] [7]
Secretary of Tourism (2026–present)
[edit ]In February 2026, Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco faced backlash for allowing the publication of promotional material prominently featuring her likeness, which some deemed self-promotional.[8] Later that March, reports emerged that Frasco was intending to step down from her post, with Angara-Mathay already being vetted as her successor.[9]
The former would be appointed as a presidential adviser on March 12, with Undersecretary Verna Buensuceso temporarily taking over as an officer-in-charge.[10] President Bongbong Marcos formally appointed Angara-Mathay as secretary of tourism on April 10.[11] [12] The Presidential Communications Office signaled that her appointment aimed to attract investments in the country to position tourism as a "a strong driver of jobs, businesses, and regional development".[13]
Personal life
[edit ]Angara-Mathay is married to Robbie Mathay, a former president of the Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority.[14]
References
[edit ]- ^ Andaya, Khrystyn (2026年05月15日). "Taking tourism through turbulent times". The Manila Times. Retrieved 2026年05月19日.
- ^ Dantes, Charles (2026年04月10日). "Marcos appoints Dita Angara-Mathay as new Tourism chief". Manila Standard. Retrieved 2026年04月11日.
- ^ Cabato, Luisa (2026年04月11日). "Angara-Mathay named new tourism chief". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2026年04月11日.
- ^ Cabato, Luisa (2026年04月11日). "Angara-Mathay named new tourism chief". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2026年04月11日.
- ^ Bajo, Anna Felicia (2026年04月10日). "Who is new Tourism chief Dita Angara-Mathay?". GMA News Online. Retrieved 2026年04月11日.
- ^ Antonio, Sean (2026年04月10日). "KILALANIN: Sino ang bagong DOT secretary na si Dita Angara-Mathay?" [Get to Know Her: Who is Dita Angara-Mathay, the new DOT Secretary?]. Balita (in Tagalog). Retrieved 2026年04月11日.
- ^ Barro, Dexter II (2025年09月15日). "Japanese firms commit ₱51 billion in Philippine investments". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 2026年04月11日.
- ^ Flores, Helen; Ronquillo, Andrew (2026年04月11日). "President Marcos appoints trade diplomat to head DOT". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2026年04月11日.
- ^ Rico, Everly (2026年03月12日). "Frasco, nagbitiw na umano bilang kalihim ng DOT; Veteran Trade diplomat, usap-usapang papalit" [Frasco reportedly resigns as DOT Secretary; Veteran Trade diplomat said to take over]. Bombo Radyo News. Retrieved 2026年04月11日.
- ^ Cupin, Bea (2026年03月12日). "Frasco out of tourism department; Usec Buensuceso is OIC". RAPPLER. Retrieved 2026年04月11日.
- ^ Ranara, John Patrick Magno (2026年04月11日). "Veteran trade diplomat Dita Angara-Mathay appointed as new Tourism secretary". Philstar Life. Retrieved 2026年04月11日.
- ^ Valente, Catherine S. (2026年04月11日). "Veteran trade diplomat is new Tourism chief". The Manila Times. Retrieved 2026年04月11日.
- ^ Cabato, Luisa (2026年04月10日). "Dita Angara-Mathay named new Tourism chief". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2026年04月11日.
- ^ Flores, Helen (2026年04月11日). "Trade Diplomat Dita Angara-Mathay Named DOT Chief | OneNews.PH". Trade Diplomat Dita Angara-Mathay Named DOT Chief | OneNews.PH. Retrieved 2026年04月11日.
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Verna Buensuceso
Officer-in-Charge |
Secretary of Tourism (Ad interim) 2026–present |
Incumbent |
| Order of precedence | ||
| Preceded byas Secretary of the Interior and Local Government | Order of Precedence of the Philippines as Secretary of Tourism (Ad interim) |
Succeeded byas Acting Secretary of Transportation |