according to Inside Asian Gaming<\/em><\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\nDuring the last months, thousands of chinese people move to Philippines following the rise of online gambling operations here and the increase of business projects that in a lot of cases only hire chinese people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat issued a statement on Wednesday aimed at reassuring tourists that the Philippines is safe to visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt\u2019s very much safe. We will not promote a place where we know it\u2019s not safe. Why? If something happens to even a single tourist, it destroys the whole Philippines,” she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Although casino-related kidnappings decreased in the last months, local authorities are very concerned on the situation. They want to show tourists that they do not have to be afraid in coming to Philippines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe\u2019re not only in touch with the PNP but also the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the local government units. It is to our advantage to make sure that the tourists are safe so that when they come to a particular destination, they\u2019re assured nothing bad will happen to them, that they are safe and secure,\u201d she added.
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