Marcos: PH is beautiful everywhere, but cities less so

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Friday said that there was no place in the Philippines that was not beautiful— except for the cities perhaps.

Speaking at the inauguration of the Pagudpud Tourist Rest Area in Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte, the President touted the country’s beaches and other nature sites.

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“Maganda talaga masyado ang Pilipinas, kahit saan ka talaga tumingin maganda. Siguro yung mga city lang medyo hindi kasing ganda (The Philippines is too beautiful. Everywhere you look is so beautiful. The cities maybe not as much.)

“Once you leave the city, you see the real Philippines. There is no place in the Philippines that’s not beautiful so that is our investment. Let’s take full advantage of that,” Marcos said in a mix of English and Filipino.

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Marcos reiterated his goals of turning the Philippines into a tourism powerhouse, enjoining everyone to do their part to achieve this.

“I enjoin everyone to ensure the success of our tourism initiatives. Make the experience of our travelers safe, convenient, and memorable,” said Marcos.