Finally Someone Gets It, But How Many Years Until It Happens

[Mr Lee]

Tourism group asks govt to improve roads“Roads are like veins, they connect straight to the destinations, like veins connect to the heart. Now our roads are so full of cholesterol,” said Joseph.“Dirty and damage roads are major turn-offs and will leave negative impression on tourists,” said Joseph.The local police should also take action on complaints of tourists who are victims of pickpockets especially by street children. Joseph said that these activities will prevent tourists from coming back and could discourage tourists from coming in.

[Jake]

Tourism group asks govt to improve roads“Roads are like veins, they connect straight to the destinations, like veins connect to the heart. Now our roads are so full of cholesterol,” said Joseph.“Dirty and damage roads are major turn-offs and will leave negative impression on tourists,” said Joseph.The local police should also take action on complaints of tourists who are victims of pickpockets especially by street children. Joseph said that these activities will prevent tourists from coming back and could discourage tourists from coming in.

Tourism Educators and Movers (TEAM) Philippines founding chairman Robert Lim Joseph, who spoke before a gathering of tourism stakeholders in meeting recently -- He urged the government to fast track infrastructure development especially roads that lead to major tourist destinations."Urged" -- I wonder what that means? I think this is another photo op and spitting into the microphone to appease hisstakeholders. Same old chit...... Edited January 8, 2012 by JAKE
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[Bruce]

Who is actually responsible? Philippine government or Provincial or local city / town government? National taxes or local taxes pay for repairs?