PCO commits to help promote PH tourism 

The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) has committed to helping the Department of Tourism (DOT) boost the country’s tourism industry.

“I think we will seriously consider your suggestion, Madam Chair, on helping the Department of Tourism campaign,” Acting Secretary Cesar Chavez told Aklan Rep. Teodorico Haresco Jr. during a budget hearing at the House of Representatives, when the latter urged the PCO to assist the DOT’s international relations.

Chavez noted the agency’s framework of communication that includes services for both the president and agencies of the executive branch.

“Ang bagong framework ko ay hindi siya dapat isolated sa trabaho ng PCO. If PCO is the premier communication agency… Remember that the Cabinet secretary’s an alter ego of the President. And therefore, DOT project is the President’s project,” he added.

The official said the DOT’s project is a communication obligation of the PCO, therefore taking the suggestion as guidance.

The Committee on Appropriations also pushed for the possible cooperation of the PCO with other nations to bring in tourists to the country through an agreement.IMT