Manila, June 2 -- The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Monday reaffirmed its strong commitment to ensuring the safety and security of South Korean tourists, who currently represent the Philippines' largest source of international visitors.

"This is something we take very seriously. We have called on our fellow government agencies to work collaboratively and make tourist safety, particularly for South Koreans and all international visitors, a top priority," Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco said in a statement.

In 2024, South Korea remained the Philippines' leading tourist market, accounting for 1,574,152 arrivals and contributing approximately USD2.3 billion to the national economy.

Frasco has proposed the creation of a National ...