

MANILA, Philippines – The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines, the advertising and promotions arm of the Division of Tourism (DOT), declares that Ms. Maria Margarita Montemayor Nograles has formally assumed the position of Chief Working Officer at this time, 04 October 2022.

Nograles was appointed member of the TPB Board of Administrators in an appointment letter issued by the Malacañang launched on 15 September 2022. Following this, the stated Board convened and formally elected her into workplace in accordance with the GOCC Governance Act of 2011 and Tourism Act of 2009.
A acknowledged entrepreneur within the native style and retail trade, Nograles is the proprietor and proprietor of Kaayo Trendy Mindanao, a clothes and accessories model showcasing a curated assortment of conventional weaves created by artisan girls in Mindanao.
Her love for tradition and style mixed made her understand a potent medium of advocacy to offer a sustainable livelihood for ladies and artisans and set up a inventive platform to showcase the world-class weaving craftsmanship of the Philippines.
“Kaayo Trendy Mindanao has been my child, my ardour mission, my coronary heart, and my soul. It was not straightforward to make this determination however now given the chance to convey extra of the Philippines to the world, it’s with a humble and grateful coronary heart that I step down as Inventive Director of Kaayo and tackle my new position – for the nation,” stated TPB COO Nograles.
“I’m deeply humbled, honored, and blessed to have been appointed as Chief Working Officer of the Tourism Promotions Board Philippines. I can solely bow in profound gratitude and pray to God for steerage, knowledge, truthful judgment, and inspiration to have the ability to discharge my duties in accordance with God’s will and the tourism agenda of our nation,” she added.
Similar to how she championed sustainable livelihood packages that uplift girls and native artisans in Mindanao, Marga Nograles as COO commits to forging significant partnerships, embracing accountable and sustainable tourism packages, and supporting stakeholders following the multidimensional tourism strategy below the seven-point agenda of Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco.
“My fervent hope is to fulfill the expectations entrusted to me by DOT Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco, whom I shall help and work with diligently. Might I be related as I study from my mentors and should my coronary heart & thoughts be centered on how promotions can greatest profit our communities and the one nation we name house!” enthused TPB COO Nograles.

Nograles will lead TPB to implement strategic home and worldwide advertising and promotional efforts to revitalize the Philippine tourism trade as a sustainable, dynamic, world-class tourism, MICE and funding vacation spot.
Born in Davao Metropolis, Nograles spent her faculty years on the Ateneo de Davao College and graduated with a level in AB Interdisciplinary Research, Main in Administration and Communications from the Ateneo de Manila College.
Since then, Marga has been concerned in style and retail, along with her being awarded the unique sub-distributorship of Havaianas in Southeast Mindanao in 2005 paving the best way for her entrepreneurial journey.
In 2000, she labored on particular tasks with the Philippine Division of Tourism in New York, such because the “Balik Davao” marketing campaign which featured a style present that highlighted Mindanao designers.
She is married to Atty. Karlo Alexei Nograles, the present Chairperson of the Civil Service Fee. Collectively they’ve three youngsters: Karlos Mateo, Kristian Massimo, and Katarina Mikaelle.
Nograles succeeds Atty. Maria Anthonette Velasco-Allones who’s now the Undersecretary for Finance and Inner Affairs on the Division of Migrant Employees.
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