Essay About Tourism In The Philippines

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SOMETHING JOYOUS AND GENUINE IN SLUM-TOURISM!

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Whether we are weary or tranquil, a joyful and comfortable place is what our eyes look for and what our bodies long for.

For the average Filipino person, the sort of haven depicted above has always been within our reach, granting us bliss that most of us barely appreciate.

But as for a tourist, whose travelling soul always seeks something relaxing and comfortable, slum tourism is a must experience for it provides thrill and adventure! Primarily because you get to recognize the long been unrecognized face of tourism, and most importantly, it opens everyone’s eyes, regardless of their status in life, to which part of the country needs more improvement and attention of the government, …show more content…

IT IS A WIDE RECLAIMED AREA THAT NOW OCCUPIED BY INFORMAL SETTLERS. | PHOTO BY JOSHUA PRINCIPIO”

*establishing shot 2 “photo by me”

*establishing shot 3 “photo by queenie maria guibao”

*establishing shot 4 “photo by queenie maria guibao”

*establishing shot 5 “OUR FEET ON THE RECLAIMED AREA FILLED WITH DUMPED REFUSE. photo by queenie maria guibao”

Commonly known, slum-tourism in Manila highlights things like crime, reclaimed areas filled with garbage, lack of education, and vulnerable children. These circumstances prove that there can still be simplicity and satisfaction in life, however, as demonstrated by how the BASECO kids choose to find contentment and happiness however and wherever they can.

Who would have thought that one of Manila’s biggest slums also has within it innocent and inspiring individuals with big dreams? Within them lies a feeling of freedom, and the great joy they earn from being content with their lives and home.

*insert shot 6, “LITTLE GIRL STRIKES A POSE.” PHOTO BY ME

*insert shot 7 “HER PAINTED NAILS MAKE HER HAPPY AND FEEL PRETTY. PHOTO BY …show more content…

Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte said in a radio interview that tourist arrivals during the APEC week have reached more than 11,000, exceeding government’s target of 10,000 tourists.

With the robust figure, Valte is confident that total tourist arrivals would set a record high this year after several cities and provinces in the country also hosted other APEC events since January.

As early as December 2014, the APEC 2015 National Organizing Council held meetings in different parts of the country to showcase the Philippines’ tourism destinations.

“It started in December last year and APEC delegates went around our country to see several beautiful places the Philippines can offer,” Valte said.

“They went to Iloilo, Cebu, Tagaytay, Bataan, Boracay, and Bacolod. APEC delegates really had a chance to see the beauty of the Philippines,” she added.

For the APEC 2015 CEO Summit held in Makati City last week, organizers expected only 800 participants but the actual number of delegates swelled to 1,300, Valte

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