DOT eyes Pacman fight in PHMANILA — Tourism Secretary Wanda Teo has expressed optimism that Senator Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao might be able to stage a boxing bout in the Philippines, which will be a big boost to the country’s sports tourism. Pacquiao no doubt can help us score a knockout victory in terms of international visitor arrival if he were to fight in the Philippines. Imagine how the world stops to watch it against the backdrop of, let’s say Cebu City,” Teo said. The DOT also looks to infuse more funding to promote diving tourism as more and more diving enthusiasts discover the Philippine waters as a best-kept secret destination. More are expected to attended the Diving Equipment an Marketing Association Show (DEMA) which will be held in Las Vegas on November 11-14, 2016.

Source: Manila Bulletin October 12, 2016 02:15 UTC