CEBU CITY —The Department of Tourism recognizes Cebu as the country’s hub for English as a Second Language (ESL) companies. Undersecretary Benito Bengzon Jr. made this disclosure during the press conference held at the sidelines of the first-ever Philippine Education Tourism Conference (PETC). “The choice of Cebu as the venue for the first PETC “is […]
Tourism Undersecretary Benito Bengzon Jr. says that the ongoing Philippine Education Tourism Conference will provide inputs towards creating a clear and competitive Philippine Education Tourism brand. Also in photo are DOT-7 Regional Director Shahlimar Hofer Tamano and Eurena Geralla, president of English Philippines Association Inc. | Irene R. Sino Cruz
“The choice of Cebu as the venue for the first PETC “is a very strong testament of the drawing power of Cebu,” Bengzon said. “The Philippines is the third largest English-speaking country in Asia and about 93.5 percent of its population speak and understand English,” said Bengzon. “In the TOIEC , the mean score of the Philippines is 710, placing 10th worldwide and highest among Asian countries.”
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