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What is the current status of Philippine tourism according to the Department of Tourism (DOT)?
What is the current status of Philippine tourism according to the Department of Tourism (DOT)?
- It has steadily recovered with new prospects for development and growth. (correct)
- It has been entirely shut down due to the global crisis.
- It has not shown any signs of recovery after the pandemic.
- It has shown a decline in international arrivals.
How many international arrivals has the Philippines recorded in the first nine months of 2023?
How many international arrivals has the Philippines recorded in the first nine months of 2023?
- Over four million (correct)
- Over three million
- Exactly 4.8 million
- Less than a million
What is the full-year target for foreign arrivals set by the Department of Tourism (DOT)?
What is the full-year target for foreign arrivals set by the Department of Tourism (DOT)?
- 3.5 million
- 4.8 million (correct)
- 5 million
- 4 million
How much revenue has tourism contributed to the Philippine economy so far?
How much revenue has tourism contributed to the Philippine economy so far?
What is the general outlook for the Philippine tourism industry?
What is the general outlook for the Philippine tourism industry?
Who emphasized the need for a developmental approach to improving the tourism industry in the post-pandemic world?
Who emphasized the need for a developmental approach to improving the tourism industry in the post-pandemic world?
What is one of the offerings that the Philippines aims to elevate its tourism industry for?
What is one of the offerings that the Philippines aims to elevate its tourism industry for?
What is the focus of the Philippine tourism industry in line with global trends?
What is the focus of the Philippine tourism industry in line with global trends?
What did Secretary Frasco appeal for during the recent public hearing at the Senate?
What did Secretary Frasco appeal for during the recent public hearing at the Senate?
What is mentioned as a requirement for developing a strong tourism industry?
What is mentioned as a requirement for developing a strong tourism industry?
What socio-economic benefits does tourism development promise for the country?
What socio-economic benefits does tourism development promise for the country?
What message did the successful co-hosting of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup convey to the world?
What message did the successful co-hosting of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup convey to the world?
Why does the DOT require additional funding according to Secretary Frasco?
Why does the DOT require additional funding according to Secretary Frasco?
What will be a waste of tourism opportunity and potential if the proposed budget cut for the DOT pushes through?
What will be a waste of tourism opportunity and potential if the proposed budget cut for the DOT pushes through?
"Aside from providing more jobs to Filipinos and serving as an investment vehicle, tourism also brings prestige and honor to the Philippines." What does this statement imply?
"Aside from providing more jobs to Filipinos and serving as an investment vehicle, tourism also brings prestige and honor to the Philippines." What does this statement imply?
"In the post-pandemic world, our tourism offerings should not be limited to pristine beaches and natural attractions alone." What does this statement suggest?
"In the post-pandemic world, our tourism offerings should not be limited to pristine beaches and natural attractions alone." What does this statement suggest?
What is the focus of the Philippine tourism industry according to the text?
What is the focus of the Philippine tourism industry according to the text?
What did the Department of Tourism (DOT) report about the foreign arrivals in the first nine months of 2023?
What did the Department of Tourism (DOT) report about the foreign arrivals in the first nine months of 2023?
What is mentioned as a requirement for developing a strong tourism industry?
What is mentioned as a requirement for developing a strong tourism industry?
How much revenue has tourism contributed to the Philippine economy so far?
How much revenue has tourism contributed to the Philippine economy so far?
What message did the successful co-hosting of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup convey to the world?
What message did the successful co-hosting of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup convey to the world?
Why does the Department of Tourism (DOT) require additional funding according to Secretary Frasco?
Why does the Department of Tourism (DOT) require additional funding according to Secretary Frasco?
What does Secretary Frasco appeal for during the recent public hearing at the Senate?
What does Secretary Frasco appeal for during the recent public hearing at the Senate?
What message did the successful co-hosting of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup convey to the world?
What message did the successful co-hosting of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup convey to the world?
What is mentioned as a requirement for developing a strong tourism industry?
What is mentioned as a requirement for developing a strong tourism industry?
What socio-economic benefits does tourism development promise for the country?
What socio-economic benefits does tourism development promise for the country?
What did Secretary Frasco emphasize as the potential of Philippine tourism in the post-pandemic world?
What did Secretary Frasco emphasize as the potential of Philippine tourism in the post-pandemic world?
What is one of the offerings that the Philippines aims to elevate its tourism industry for?
What is one of the offerings that the Philippines aims to elevate its tourism industry for?
"In the post-pandemic world, our tourism offerings should not be limited to pristine beaches and natural attractions alone." What does this statement suggest?
"In the post-pandemic world, our tourism offerings should not be limited to pristine beaches and natural attractions alone." What does this statement suggest?
Why does the DOT require additional funding according to Secretary Frasco?
Why does the DOT require additional funding according to Secretary Frasco?
What is mentioned as a crucial element for Philippine tourism to become a top destination of choice?
What is mentioned as a crucial element for Philippine tourism to become a top destination of choice?
What did Secretary Frasco refer to as a waste of tourism opportunity if the proposed budget cut for the DOT pushes through?
What did Secretary Frasco refer to as a waste of tourism opportunity if the proposed budget cut for the DOT pushes through?
