CEBU CITY, Philippines -- The Department of Tourism (DOT) is coordinating with the Province of Bohol and the Municipality of Panglao to provide guidance on the standards for the provision of goods
Panglao town’s Virgin Island sand bar. | Municipality of Panglao FB page
This is among the actions the Department will take following reports on the overpricing of seafood by some vendors in Virgin Island in Panglao, Bohol surfaced. “The alleged overpricing of seafood by vendors in Virgin Island, Panglao, Bohol, is a matter that the Department of Tourism takes seriously especially as it concerns the welfare of tourists whose continued support for our destinations is critical to the recovery of the tourism industry,” she said.
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