Philippines:Ideal For Foreign Investors & Tourists

Philippines Is An Ideal For Foreign Investors & Tourists

Korean Ambassador to the Philippines Hye Min Lee has said he and his fellow Koreans feel safe in Cebu, which has a very good track record in security regarding Cebu tourism. He issued this statement after at least six countries issued travel advisories to their citizens against traveling to the Philippines.

Around 15,000 Koreans currently live in Cebu and about 300,000 Korean tourists arrive in Cebu annually, Lee pointed out.

Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia, whom the ambassador visited, said she was surprised by the travel advisories and added these may wreak havoc on Cebu tourism plans.

“But then we just need to do the best that we can to prove that we are right here, establishing an atmosphere of security of safety, not just for our residents but our visitors as well,” she said.

The travel advisories were issued by the