The Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA) has confirmed its new board of directors, which will serve as the association’s leadership body representing travel agencies across the Philippines.
PTAA is the national association representing travel agencies and allied tourism stakeholders in the Philippines. It works to support collaboration between the public and private sectors and to advocate for the interests of its members across the travel trade.
The association has more than 600 member agencies nationwide, covering outbound and inbound travel. It works to represent industry interests, promote professional standards and support sector development.
The new board is led by president Jaison P Yang. The other officers are executive vice president Evelyn Dy Bondagjy; vice president for Visayas and Mindanao Matt Poonin; vice president for outbound Rowena Coloma; vice president for inbound Ellen Cobarrubias; secretary general Arnel DC Gomez; past president and chairman for international affairs Evangeline Tankiang-Manotok; treasurer Helena Ty; public relations officer Chal Lontoc; and auditor Amie Demapindan.
Supporting the board are assistant vice president for outbound Dominic Castillejos, assistant vice president for inbound Kristoffer Kim Paollo Guzman, assistant secretary general Cherry Caritativo, assistant treasurer Rolando Maramo, and assistant public relations officer Kem Aldrich Lim.
The board acts as the authorised voice of PTAA, with all official statements and media coordination managed through designated officers. The association continues to work with the Department of Tourism and local government units on industry engagement, professional development and community-related initiatives through the PTAA Foundation.
PTAA stated it will continue to engage with industry stakeholders and media partners to share updates and developments related to Philippine travel and tourism.
