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Philippine Department of Tourism urges preservation of World Heritage Sites

The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) has underscored the importance of protecting and preserving the country’s sites included in the UNESCO World Heritage list.

Kalesa in Vigan
Vigan Ilocos Sur

This was stated by Tourism Secretary Joseph ‘Ace’ Durano during the recently-concluded World Heritage Travel Expo at the Venetian Convention and Exhibition Center in Macau.

“We appeal to the people and tourists who visit, and the local communities, to take care of these sites. These are sources of our livelihood as much as they are wellsprings of our national pride. We also owe their preservation not only to our fellow Filipinos but to the world and our future generation,” said Durano. (more…)

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