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San Juan bags best tourism-oriented LGU award
San Juan City was awarded the grand winner for Best Tourism-Oriented Local Government Unit (LGU) in the highly urbanized city category at the 26th Association of Tourism Officers of the Philippines (ATOP) Pearl Awards held on October 2 in Baguio City.
Mayor Francis Zamora accepted the award and encouraged fellow tourism officers to visit San Juan to experience its hospitality and historical sites.
He expressed pride in the collaborative efforts of tourism officers in promoting Philippine tourism and the unique beauty of each LGU, highlighting the collective strength of Metro Manila's tourism sector as the Association of Tourism Officers-National Capital Region won Best Tourism Organization (Regional Level).
San Juan City also secured second runner-up for Best Tourism Video and first runner-up for Best Practices on Sustainable Tourism.
Other Metro Manila LGUs recognized include Las Piñas City for Best Tourism Promotion Video, Muntinlupa City for Best Institutionalized Culture and Arts Program, and Pasig City for Best Practices on Sustainable Tourism.
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