DOT, target na gawing kapaki-pakinabang sa mahabang panahon ang mga tourist destination sa bansa

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00:00The Department of Tourism has stated that the tourist destinations in the Philippines should not be limited to Ibida

00:05but should be ensured that they will remain profitable for a long period of time.

00:12This is the center of the news, Rod Lagusan.

00:17Along with strengthening the promotion of tourism in the country,

00:21including gastronomy or food tourism,

00:23the Department of Tourism is also focusing on sustainability.

00:27It should continue to benefit from the benefits it brings along with its care here.

00:32According to Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco,

00:34aside from the support of the national government,

00:36their coordination with the local governments continues.

00:40And to make sure that this is given attention,

00:43we understand that the Philippines is known all over the world for certain destinations.

00:49But at the same time, there are still many more destinations that also deserve spotlight.

00:54And through multidimensional tourism,

00:57through diversifying our offerings,

00:59to spreading tourism opportunities all over the country.

01:10And that we are able to usher in the type of tourism development

01:13that is sustainable for the long run,

01:15and at the same time, is also able to serve the community as much as it can

01:21and to help as many people as it can.

01:23We must understand that the promotion and development of gastronomy tourism

01:27doesn't focus on flavors alone.

01:54It is through giving attention to the culture, heritage,

01:58and recognition that the country has,

02:00like gastronomy tourism.

02:02As a result, DOT is building the Gastronomy Sustainable Tourism Roadmap

02:06with the help of extensive consultations in various regions of the country.

02:10According to Kagoran,

02:11due to the expansion of the United Nations Tourism Regional Forum

02:15on Gastronomy Tourism for Asia and the Pacific in Cebu,

02:18there are great economic opportunities brought to the country.

02:22In the end, the most important thing here is to help

02:25and to expand the opportunities for Filipinos.

02:29Rod Laguzad, for Pabansang TV in Bagong, Philippines.