Across the Nation... New tourism secretary to assume post by the end of the month, Aquino says BAGUIO CITY - A new secretary of tourism will assume office late this month following the resignation of Secretary Alberto Lim, President Benigno Aquino III said on Friday.
“That is done, there is already a replacement. He will take office, by August 31, if I am not mistaken,” the President said during an interview in Camp John Hay here. However, the President declined to reveal the name of the new tourism secretary because he wants “to use the time to situate himself properly to take over the function.” Asked by reporters to describe the new secretary of tourism, the President said: “he has the qualities that are necessary that I think can fast track tourism growth. So, I would rather let him talk about the plans that he will be implementing.”
He added that the new tourism chief comes from the private sector, adding that he’s willing to do some sacrifices by leaving his job. He has been studying the Tourism Act, the bureaucracies as well as how to work with government, so by the end of the month, the new secretary will be ready to assume the post, the President said. Tourism Secretary Alberto Lim said last week that he was leaving the Cabinet to focus more on his family thanking the President for giving him the opportunity to serve the people. Lim said his resignation is effective August 31, 2011.
Aquino asks people of Cordillera to preserve their tourist spots, natural resources BAGUIO CITY - The people of the Cordillera region must preserve their natural resources and tourist spots to entice more tourists to visit the region, President Bengino Aquino III said in an interview in Camp John Hay here on Friday.
The president, who is visiting Baguio City to highlight its tourist attractions, said it is sad that some of tourist destina-
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tions in Cordillera disappeared because of abuse and neglect. “Napakarami ng attractions dito but first
preserve what you have. Maraming puwedeng gawin pero ang kailangan siguro ay ‘yung pag-aayos ng attitude ng ating mga
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