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Marcos commits to further opening PH to foreign tourists
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. aims to further open the Philippines to the international community to boost tourism and drive economic growth.
The President highlighted this goal during the groundbreaking ceremony for the Caticlan Passenger Terminal Building (PTB) in Aklan, a key gateway to Boracay.
Marcos stated that the new PTB signifies the government's efforts to enable international travelers to bypass Manila and directly access tourist destinations.
He emphasized that increased tourism, which currently contributes nearly 8 percent to the GDP, is crucial for national economic expansion.
The administration is exploring similar airport development agreements for other regional airports, including those in Iloilo, Bohol, and Siargao, to facilitate direct international flights to tourist spots.
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