Manila, Dec. 11 -- The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Wednesday assured foreign visitors that the Philippines remains safe to tourists as coordination continues between the agency and local law enforcement offices.
The assurance was made following the reported kidnapping cases in the country mostly involving Chinese nationals involved in POGO or Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators.
"Very much (safe). We will not promote a place where we know it's not safe. Why? If something happens to even a single tourist, it destroys the whole Philippines. Hindi naman kasi nila nakikita, kunwari may nangyayari dito, akala nila buong Pilipinas na 'yon (Some don't see the whole picture, for example, something happened in one place, they conclude its the ...