The DOT issued the statement in reaction to a Facebook post saying that 13 people were charged P26,100 seafood they ordered. READ:
Panglao Mayor Edgardo “Boy” Arcay talks to the vendors at Virgin Island on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022, over a complaint of allegedly overpriced food. said on Tuesday that its regional office will provide guidance for the pricing of tourist goods and services on Virgin Island in Panglao, Bohol.
The DOT issued the statement in reaction to a Facebook post saying that 13 people were charged P26,100 seafood they ordered.According to Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco, the DOT has been in touch with Gov. Aris Aumentado and Mayor Edgardo “Boy” Arcay, who said they had launched an investigation of the matter.
“Our Regional Office is also coordinating with the LGUs to provide guidance on standards for the provision of tourist goods and services,” the DOT said.
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