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We received a number of responses from readers on our last column on tourism (Still an uphill climb for RP tourism) published last Jan. 12, 2007. They cover different aspects of Philippine tourism, but all aspire to contribute something that will help improve the overall campaign to bring in more tourists into the country. Please read on.


"I am Amado C. Panes Jr., a former priest in South Cotabato. I am now residing in Davao del Norte.


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                    [Title] => Gordon reiterates need to pass Tourism Act
                    [Summary] => Sen. Richard Gordon called yesterday for the immediate enactment of the Tourism Act of 2006 to make tourism a major income-generating industry.


The former tourism secretary and now chairman of the Senate committee on tourism also appealed for full support from the tourism industry at the start of the summer season.


"Even with the boom in tourism we’re experiencing now, the industry has yet to reach its full potential," he said. "It is a sleeping giant that can generate jobs and opportunities for everyone."


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                    [Summary] => While the Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry has expressed support to the tourism bill pushed by Sen. Richard Gordon, it has also proposed some amendments in opposition to the imposition of tourism fees, and in seeking equal representation in the Tourism Congress.


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                    [Summary] => President Arroyo has certified as urgent Sen. Richard Gordon’s bill seeking to reorganize the Department of Tourism (DOT) and its attached agencies to boost tourism and attract investments in the tourism industry.


In a communiqué to Senate President Franklin Drilon and Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr., Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita said the President underscored the "necessity of the immediate enactment" of Senate Bill No. 1238, of which Gordon is the principal author.


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Sinabi ni Sen. Gordon na nakita ng Pangulo ang kahalagahan ng kanyang Senate bill 1238 na naglalayong pag-isahin na lamang ang DOT, Philippine Tourism Authority (PTA), Philippine Convention and Visitors Corporation at iba pang marketing firm ng DOT.


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The bill is being supported by a vast majority of the tourism industry, according to Jose Clemente III, president of the Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA).


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"I am Amado C. Panes Jr., a former priest in South Cotabato. I am now residing in Davao del Norte.


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"Even with the boom in tourism we’re experiencing now, the industry has yet to reach its full potential," he said. "It is a sleeping giant that can generate jobs and opportunities for everyone."


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In a communiqué to Senate President Franklin Drilon and Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr., Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita said the President underscored the "necessity of the immediate enactment" of Senate Bill No. 1238, of which Gordon is the principal author.


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Former Bb. runner-up now Mrs. Tourism Philippines

By Celso de Guzman Caparas | March 28, 2019 - 12:00am

1975 Bb. Pilipinas first runner-up Herminia Nenita “Nettes” Gemora Hernandez (now Jison) is back in the pageant...

Entertainment

More views on tourism effort

By Rey Gamboa | January 29, 2007 - 12:00am

We received a number of responses from readers on our last column on tourism (Still an uphill climb for RP tourism) published last Jan. 12, 2007. They cover different aspects of Philippine tourism, but all...

Business

The people have spoken

By Rey Gamboa | May 6, 2006 - 12:00am

Last Tuesday’s Awards Night for the Petron Xtra Unleaded 2006 Auto Focus Automobile/Motorcycle of the Year People’s Choice Awards is a testamentary feat for the Filipino consumer.

Business

Gordon reiterates need to pass Tourism Act

April 17, 2006 - 12:00am

Sen. Richard Gordon called yesterday for the immediate enactment of the Tourism Act of 2006 to make tourism a major income-generating industry. The former tourism secretary and now chairman of the Senate committee...

Headlines

CCCI seeks changes in Gordon tourism bill

March 20, 2006 - 12:00am

While the Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry has expressed support to the tourism bill pushed by Sen. Richard Gordon, it has also proposed some amendments in opposition to the imposition of tourism fees, and in...

Cebu News

Gordon tourism bill cited as urgent

By Christina Mendez | February 4, 2006 - 12:00am

President Arroyo has certified as urgent Sen. Richard Gordon’s bill seeking to reorganize the Department of Tourism (DOT) and its attached agencies to boost tourism and attract investments in the tourism industry. In...

Headlines

DOT bubuwagin, Tourism Philippines ipapalit

February 4, 2006 - 12:00am

Sinertipikahan ni Pangulong Arroyo na urgent bill ang panukala ni Sen. Richard Gordon na pagbalasa sa Department of Tourism (DOT) at iba pang ahensiyang nasa ilalim nito upang magtayo ng Tourism Philippines na magtataguyod...

Bansa

Lawmakers prodded to pass proposed Tourism Act

January 1, 2006 - 12:00am

Lawmakers are being urged to pass the proposed Tourism Act to solve the government’s organizational problems in developing the country’s tourism industry and the financial difficulties in promoting the...

Nation

And always, there is hope

By YAHOO By Stephanie Tanyu Coyiuto | July 8, 2005 - 12:00am

I’ve been lucky in many aspects; one of which is that I’ve been untouched by almost any form of discrimination while outside the Philippines. I’ve always been able to raise my head high and declare...

Young Star