THE Philippines’ Department of Tourism (DoT) has announced the promotion of Benito C Bengzon Jr to undersecretary for tourism development.
Bengzon’s appointment came in a simple ceremony last week and was sworn in by DoT secretary Ramon R Jimenez Jr.
The former assistance secretary for international tourism promotions and official spokesperson for the DoT replaces Daniel G Corpuz, who has retired after 40 years in the civil service.
Bengzon started his DoT career in tourism planning, product research, and development after graduating from the University of the Philippines in 1984. He has held a number of other positions throughout DoT in the year since, including a stint as Philippine tourism attaché to Tokyo in 1999.
