| In all fronts of national life, this year seems to be | | | | positive developments. With bitter politicking |
| an exciting one for the Philippines. In politics, the | | | | getting the thumbs-down, local government units |
| call for a government of national unity is seen as | | | | can concentrate on working on resources to |
| a step forward to focus on good governance. In | | | | enhance tourism in their respective jurisdictions. |
| economics, the administrationâs shift | | | | The focus on small and medium enterprises will |
| from a macroeconomics policy to the | | | | create more entrepreneurial activities for |
| microeconomics side is a welcome boost to the | | | | low-income families living in high-tourist traffic |
| small and medium enterprises. In peace and order, | | | | areas. A peaceful and orderly society is always |
| the continued military support that the US is | | | | conducive to attracting more tourists who |
| extending has helped in combating insurgency and | | | | wonât have to worry about kidnappings |
| thwarting terrorist build-up. | | | | and bomb threats. |
| The tourism sector greatly benefits from these | | | | |