Marawi Liberation Proves Duterte Gov’t Working To Make Philippines Safe
The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Thursday, October 19,
welcomed the declaration of President Rodrigo Duterte this week that Marawi
City is liberated from terrorists after more than four months of battle against
the ISIS-inspired Maute group.
“Our government has proven that it can contain and eliminate
any threat to peace and order, and ensure that the country remain a safe place
to live and visit,” Tourism Secretary Wanda Teo said in a press statement.
Secretary Teo also lauded government troops who “made the
ultimate sacrifice” for the liberation of Marawi.
She also expressed support for the Duterte administration’s
recovery and rehabilitation program to restore Marawi City’s economy, business
and livelihood; its educational institutions; hospitals and medical clinics;
and other public services.
DOT Assistant Secretary and spokesperson Frederick Alegre
earlier said the agency recognizes the potential of Marawi as a tourist
destination.
Senator Richard Gordon, former Tourism Secretary, has
proposed to convert Marawi City and other municipalities around Lake Lanao into
a tourism hub to help it rise from the ashes of war.
“A strong tourism industry will not only help in Marawi’s
rehabilitation, it will also bring economic development not only to Marawi but
also to the whole of Mindanao,” Senator Gordon said.
Senator Gordon said a ferry service around Lake Lanao in
Marawi City could be operated to slowly create a culture of tourism among the
people.
Malacanang has expressed support for Senator Gordon’s
proposal.
Marawi Liberation Proves Duterte Gov’t Working To Make Philippines Safe
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