President Benigno S. Aquino III lauded the Cebu Pacific (CEB) for its big role in the growth and development of the country’s tourism industry.
“Truly, Cebu Pacific has played a big role in Philippine tourism – an industry that continues to contribute vastly to the growth and development of our country,†the Chief Executive said on Thursday as he recognizes the airline’s 50 millionth passenger since they started its operations almost 15 years ago.
Citing the National Statistical Coordination Board’s report for 2009, the President said tourism sector accounted 6.03 percent or P463 billion contribution to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and 9.96 percent or 3.492 million of the total employment.
“As I have said in my SONA (State of the Nation Address), our administration will bank on tourism, and further strengthen it to develop our economy, which will in turn contribute to your bottom line,†he said.
To further improve the tourism industry and open more opportunities for growth to local carriers, the President announced four top priority projects under the Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) flagship program which, he said, are focused to develop and modernize airport facilities particularly in Bohol, Puerto Princesa, Legaspi and the privatization of Laguindingan Airport Operation and Maintenance in Cagayan De Oro City. - pna
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