Kahit anong gawing paandar ng DOT to promote tourist destination ng PH hindi na papatok kong lokal mismo sinukuan sa sobrang high cost ng mga tourist spot ditey, halos lahat gahaman sa kwarta
we invest in logos, jingles, posters etc when we could have better used the money to improve airport transfer, toilets in tourist areas, remove "entrance/environmental/LGU fees", food packaging etc that give tourists the good reason to come to and explore the country. kahit anong palit mo ng tagline, logo, singer and song, kung same ang issues, coming to the Philippines once is enough
THIS! Thailand and Vietnam are more affordable. Both countries have better infrastructure and better food. I work in the airline/travel industry. I can't help but compare it with the Philippines. In terms of customer service (observing hotel staff) - halos similar tayo sa Thailand, kasi both countries are hospitable. Mas angat tayo in our English speaking skills. Pero mas angat ang Thailand :(
I always say Manila could have been Bangkok. And Vietnam? Na-surpass na nila tayo :( Booming ang economy nila.
Back in 2019, nagplano kami magbakasyon ng friends ko. Ni-check namin ang Siargao. Jusko, 6k one way lang. Nong ni check namin ang Osaka Japan, aba, P8,600 lang- balikan na. Siyempre, Japan na pinili namin.
This is sooo true i wanted to bring some friends to siargao when i came home to visit i looked at the accommodations and omg i was shocked the price is as expensive as a 2bedroom rental on the amalfi coast and bali even where you can get a private villa w pool. Even self drive car rentals more expensive than in europe sa totoo lang. But i guess somehow okay na din coz i dont think our infra is ready for mass tourism also better din for the environment baka pag dumami tourist may magka idea nanaman na kalbuhin ang mga bubdok at gumawa ng hotels na mala monterrazza or ma evict yung mga locals sa tinitirhan nila alam mo naman gobyerno *not all* issue ng issue ng permit basta may kapalit na pera
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Kahit anong gawing paandar ng DOT to promote tourist destination ng PH hindi na papatok kong lokal mismo sinukuan sa sobrang high cost ng mga tourist spot ditey, halos lahat gahaman sa kwarta
ReplyDeletewe invest in logos, jingles, posters etc when we could have better used the money to improve airport transfer, toilets in tourist areas, remove "entrance/environmental/LGU fees", food packaging etc that give tourists the good reason to come to and explore the country. kahit anong palit mo ng tagline, logo, singer and song, kung same ang issues, coming to the Philippines once is enough
DeleteTHIS! Thailand and Vietnam are more affordable. Both countries have better infrastructure and better food. I work in the airline/travel industry. I can't help but compare it with the Philippines. In terms of customer service (observing hotel staff) - halos similar tayo sa Thailand, kasi both countries are hospitable. Mas angat tayo in our English speaking skills. Pero mas angat ang Thailand :(
ReplyDeleteI always say Manila could have been Bangkok. And Vietnam? Na-surpass na nila tayo :( Booming ang economy nila.
Wag na kayo mag Siargao. Budol na yan
ReplyDeleteTotoo! I am from Siargao and ang mahal sa General Luna.
DeleteSa infra pa lng wala na kasi nabulsa na ng mga politicians pinapayaman natin sila
ReplyDeleteAng mahal ng airfares at ng accomodation. Kahit sa di kilalang probinsya, ang hotel rates akala mo 4 star Hotel.
ReplyDeleteBack in 2019, nagplano kami magbakasyon ng friends ko. Ni-check namin ang Siargao. Jusko, 6k one way lang. Nong ni check namin ang Osaka Japan, aba, P8,600 lang- balikan na. Siyempre, Japan na pinili namin.
ReplyDeleteMas malaki nagastos namin a Boracay kesa nung nag Vietnam, hong kong at Thailand kami kaloka
ReplyDeleteTotoo. Ang mahal ng domestic airfares. May environmental fee pa.
DeleteTama po. Siargao is not for budget travelers (so is Batanes).
ReplyDeleteAng hirap mong mahalin, Pilipinas.
Mali pala yung "Mahalin ang sariling atin" mas tama yung "Mamahalin ang sariling atin"
ReplyDeleteThis is sooo true i wanted to bring some friends to siargao when i came home to visit i looked at the accommodations and omg i was shocked the price is as expensive as a 2bedroom rental on the amalfi coast and bali even where you can get a private villa w pool. Even self drive car rentals more expensive than in europe sa totoo lang. But i guess somehow okay na din coz i dont think our infra is ready for mass tourism also better din for the environment baka pag dumami tourist may magka idea nanaman na kalbuhin ang mga bubdok at gumawa ng hotels na mala monterrazza or ma evict yung mga locals sa tinitirhan nila alam mo naman gobyerno *not all* issue ng issue ng permit basta may kapalit na pera
ReplyDeleteVery true! Need pang magantay ng seat sale para kahit papanu makatpid sa ticket, tapos hotel mahal pati bilihan mahal pa rin.
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