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Boracay sees PRRD visit lifting domestic tourism
President Rodrigo Duterte will embark on a domestic tourism campaign, including visits to Boracay, Cebu, and Bohol, to reassure the public of the safety of Philippine destinations.
The initiative aims to counter the negative impact of the 2019-novel coronavirus scare on the country's travel sector, which has caused an estimated 30 to 40 percent drop in tourist arrivals.
Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat announced that the President will travel around the country using commercial flights and adhering to safety protocols.
This demonstration is intended to show that traveling within the Philippines is safe and to boost tourism activities.
The campaign is expected to commence by the following week, with local officials in places like Malay town ready to welcome the President and showcase implemented safety measures.
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