Dozens of newcomers and favorites in the Filipino culinary scene take the spotlight at the Manila Food and Wine Festival (MFWF) in a bid to promote food tourism.
Organizers on Friday said the inaugural event aims to begin the journey to introduce the country as a culinary destination in Asia and the world.
The Department of Tourism , one of the co-presenters of the festival, praised the private sector's initiative to highlight the food and gastronomy industry of the Philippines. [Translation: Tourists who visit the Philippines spend 30% on food and beverage. It’s really important to harness the potential of food and gastronomy tourism because it can help in the expenditures of tourists coming in.]
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