Philippine Experience Program eyes LGUs’ development
Albay Governor Edcel Greco Lagman said he supports the Philippine Experience Program, particularly as it embarks on its journey to the Bicol Region
Daily TribuneAlbay Governor Edcel Greco Lagman said he supports the Philippine Experience Program, particularly as it embarks on its journey to the Bicol Region
Albay — The Department of Tourism on Monday maintained that the Philippine Experience Program — which brings hundreds of delegates to various tourist attractions in the country — is a way to make local government units, especially those that are not yet booming as tourist spots, to be at par with other known local destinations.
During her speech in the Province of Albay for the third leg of the DoT's Philippine Experience Program on Sunday night, Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco said she just wanted to heed Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s order to bring countryside development through tourism.
"Recognizing how strong as a social economic tool, tourism can be given the right tool to succeed in making the countryside grow, being a Mayor of Liloan, Cebu," Frasco said.
"This PEP gives opportunities to Local Government Units, provinces, cities, and municipalities all over the Philippines to be equally developed and promoted," she added.
Frasco also stressed that the PEP seeks to reintroduce the Philippines to the world, "that is on strength, not only our natural resources, our stunning landscapes, our beautiful coastlines, our majestic mountain landscape, but also, our heart and soul as Filipinos."
Meanwhile, Albay Governor Edcel Greco Lagman said he supports the Philippine Experience Program, particularly as it embarks on its journey to the Bicol Region.
