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PAGADIAN CITY — The Department of Tourism (DoT) is keen on bringing Mindanao into the country’s tourism circuit, citing the island’s stable security conditions, rich cultural heritage, unique culinary offerings, and ecotourism destinations and adventures.
Tourism Assistant Secretary Ferdinand Jose Bagcal recently led a DoT team in conducting a comprehensive validation of tourism attractions in the Zamboanga Peninsula, the results of which will be included in the national travel and tourism circuit.
He noted that the initiative, which included site validations in Zamboanga del Sur, aims to uncover new destinations beyond the country’s famed beaches.
“We want to focus on Mindanao this time because it is rich in exceptional tourist assets. Our goal is to link these destinations into cohesive circuits (in the Philippines) that travelers can easily navigate,” Bagcal explained.
