CALAMBA CITY — In his hometown in Laguna province, the memory of national hero Dr. Jose Rizal still reigns despite the rapid urbanization. Top attractionLarissa Malinao, Calamba tourism officer, said local government records showed that more people visited the Rizal house than the resorts in Barangay Pansol, the second most popular attraction here. “Tourists going to the (Rizal) house often stop by to see the baptistry,” said church secretary Olive Halili. “Sometimes when I go to (the mall), I tell myself, ‘How I wish this many people would come to the museum,’” Escueta said. “Personally, I see no reason to slow down (in promoting Rizal),” Escueta said.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer December 29, 2017 23:03 UTC