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PHILIPPINE TOURISM SECTOR INVITES TRAVELERS TO CENTRAL LUZON DURING KOREA ROADSHOW

By: Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines, SEOUL

25 August 2024, Seoul. Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Korea H.E. Theresa Dizon-De Vega delivered opening remarks during the Central Luzon product presentation conducted by the Department of Tourism Region 3 (DOT 3), Luzon International Premiere Airport Development Corp. (LIPAD Corp.), Clark Development Corporation (CDC), Provincial Tourism Office of Bataan and the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) in cooperation with the Philippine Department of Tourism ? Korea Office (PDOT-Korea) on 22 August 2024 at the Korea Press Center Building, Jung-gu, Seoul, ROK. The product presentation is part of the Central Luzon Tourism Development Roadshow that aims to boost inbound tourism to Central Luzon.

[Above photo] Ambassador Theresa Dizon-De Vega delivers opening remarks at the Central Luzon product presentation in Seoul on 22 August 2024 held at the Press Center, Jung-gu, Seoul, ROK. [Below photo] Ambassador Dizon-De Vega together with PDOT-Korea Tourism Director Ma. Corazon Jorda-Apo welcomed the delegation from the CDC headed by its President and CEO Atty. Agnes VST Devanadera, DOT Region 3 headed by STOO Chriselle Yambao, SBMA Division Chief 3 Raquel Delos Reyes and LIPAD Corp. led by their President and CEO Mr. Noel F. Manankil in a courtesy call at the Sentro Rizal Conference Room of the Philippine Embassy.

In her remarks, Ambassador Dizon-De Vega said that Clark remains the number one tourism destination in the Central Luzon area. It is conveniently located less than two hours from the heart of Manila through a modern system of highways and roads. It is serviced by the new, efficient, modern, and award-winning Clark International Airport which has been adjudged among the best in its airport category globally and which is accessible by direct flights from several Korean locations. Clark provides multifaceted tourism and travel experiences from heritage tourism, farm tourism, leisure tourism, convention facilities, and culinary experiences. She likewise sought the support of Korean partners in promoting Clark as a unique, fun, and memorable travel destination.

Ms. Elenita Lorezo Manager of the Tourism Promotions Division of CDC, Ms. Raquel J. Delos Reyes, Division Chief 3, Tourism Department of SBMA, and Ms. Chriselle Yambao, Supervising Tourism Operations Officer of DOT 3 made presentations on the various tourism destinations in the Central Luzon area to over 50 participants coming from the Korean travel and tourism sector as well as representatives from the media.

A day prior to the event, Ambassador Dizon-De Vega was joined by PDOT-Korea Tourism Director Ma. Corazon Jorda-Apo in receiving the delegation from the CDC headed by its President and CEO Atty. Agnes VST Devanadera, DOT Region 3 headed by STOO Chriselle Yambao, SBMA Division Chief 3 Raquel Delos Reyes and LIPAD Corp. led by their President and CEO Mr. Noel F. Manankil at the Sentro Rizal Conference Room of the Philippine Embassy. END