Gov't agencies ink pact to make Mindanao 'peaceful and viable' tourist destination

The DOT, DND, and DILG collaborated for the first time for the Mindanao Tourism Convergence to promote Mindanao as a 'peaceful and viable destination' for domestic and international tourists. | ManilaBulletin

Tourism Secretary Christina G. Frasco, Defense Secretary Carlito Galvez, Jr., represented by Undersecretary Angelito De Leon, and Interior Secretary Benjamin "Benhur" Abalos Jr. signed a Memorandum of Agreement last Wednesday, May 31, in Zamboanga City, to fortify inter-agency partnership by ensuring that peace, security, and order are prioritized in tourism development programs as part of the DOT's seven-point agenda, with a specific focus on Mindanao.

According to the tourism department, the time has come for Mindanao to be reintroduced to the world, not only with its natural resources, but also with its people, customs, heritage assets, and culture. With this, Frasco announced that DOT plans to invite foreign ambassadors to witness the majestic beauty of Mindanao to boost the promotion of the region.The tourism department intends to engage local communities, including indigenous peoples, in the preservation of both biophysical and cultural diversity.

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