Puerto Galera, one of Mindoro’s top travel destinations, continues to accept tourists and remains free of oil spill, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said.
Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco said the municipal government of Puerto Galera confirmed that the area “remains negative of the oil spill effects”.
“As far as the top attractions in that particular area, including Puerto Galera, were pleased to inform the public that they are still at over 90 percent capacity as far as reservation is concerned. We invite our fellow Filipinos to patronize Puerto Galera kasi patuloy po ang kanilang [because their] tourism offerings [continue],” Frasco said in a news release issued Tuesday.
No cancellation of travel plans and accommodation bookings in Puerto Galera and nearby major tourism destinations was also reported among members of the Philippine Tour Operators Association (PHILTOA) and Hotel Sales and Marketing Association (HSMA), their respective presidents said in an interview.
