Tourism Sector Will Get Bulk Of Infrastructure Budget For 2012
The national government has lined up several programs and projects to make the Philippines one of the most vibrant tourism destinations in the world and hit its target of ushering in 4.6 million tourists this year.
Budget and Management Secretary Florencio B. Abad said that much of the P182.2 billion government infrastructure program for 2012 will be used to build airports, roads and bridges that are instrumental in attracting tourists to visit the various attractions in the country.