Malacanang rallies Filipinos to 'pitch in' in helping DOT achieve tourist arrivals target
Malacañang called on the Filipino citizenry to “pitch in and do their share” in helping the Department of Tourism achieve its tourist arrivals target of 4.6-million visitors for 2012.
In a press briefing aired over the state-run radio station dzRB, Radyo ng Bayan on Sunday, Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte said that all Filipinos should help the government achieve this reachable goal as the benefits would redound to all.
She pointed out that by simply extending any form of assistance will greatly make our foreign visitors’ stay in the country more enjoyable and more memorable.
“…if you ask us, it is not only the government that can make the (tourists’) visit to the Philippines more enjoyable and more memorable but the contribution of every Filipino,” Valte said.
“It could be something as simple as giving the tourists the right directions or just smiling at them or giving them some assistance, telling them where to go... we can all pitch in to help,” she added.
Valte said the DOT reported that for January 2012 alone, 411,064 tourists representing a 17.5 percent increase from the same period last year, have already visited the country.
She expressed confidence that with the people’s help, the government can sustain this record and achieve the tourist arrivals target for 2012.
“Remember its more fun in the Philippines and it is imperative that we are one for fun in the Philippines... and we will all benefit if we achieve the target of the DOT of 4.6-million visitors for this year,” Valte said.
“Hopefully, we can all pitch in and do our share in making the visit of foreigners to our country more enjoyable and more memorable,” she concluded. (PCOO)
Malacañang called on the Filipino citizenry to “pitch in and do their share” in helping the Department of Tourism achieve its tourist arrivals target of 4.6-million visitors for 2012.
In a press briefing aired over the state-run radio station dzRB, Radyo ng Bayan on Sunday, Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte said that all Filipinos should help the government achieve this reachable goal as the benefits would redound to all.
She pointed out that by simply extending any form of assistance will greatly make our foreign visitors’ stay in the country more enjoyable and more memorable.
“…if you ask us, it is not only the government that can make the (tourists’) visit to the Philippines more enjoyable and more memorable but the contribution of every Filipino,” Valte said.
“It could be something as simple as giving the tourists the right directions or just smiling at them or giving them some assistance, telling them where to go... we can all pitch in to help,” she added.
Valte said the DOT reported that for January 2012 alone, 411,064 tourists representing a 17.5 percent increase from the same period last year, have already visited the country.
She expressed confidence that with the people’s help, the government can sustain this record and achieve the tourist arrivals target for 2012.
“Remember its more fun in the Philippines and it is imperative that we are one for fun in the Philippines... and we will all benefit if we achieve the target of the DOT of 4.6-million visitors for this year,” Valte said.
“Hopefully, we can all pitch in and do our share in making the visit of foreigners to our country more enjoyable and more memorable,” she concluded. (PCOO)
