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PRRD prods Pinoys to travel around PH amid Covid-19 scare
President Rodrigo Duterte encouraged Filipinos to explore domestic tourist destinations, inviting them to travel with him around the country to support the local tourism industry amidst fears of the novel coronavirus.
He assured the public of the country's safety concerning health, law and order, and accessibility.
Duterte mentioned that tourism industry stakeholders have agreed to offer lower airfare and hotel rates to encourage domestic travel.
This initiative aims to mitigate the impact of the temporary entry ban imposed on travelers from China, Macau, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.
Tourism Secretary Bernadette Puyat informed lawmakers that the Philippines is projected to lose at least P42.9 billion in tourism revenues from February to April due to the coronavirus threat.
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