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Noting its proximity to Metro Manila, the provinces of Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon collectively known as CALABARZON, offer a quick respite for travelers looking for the sun and sea offerings of the Philippines.
Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco sees the Philippine Experience as a window to the very heart and soul of the Philippines. For this trip, the DOT through its CALABARZON Regional office invited members of the diplomatic corps, the media, travel and tourism stakeholders, and delegates from other government agencies on a three-day curated trip from September 30 to October 2.
“Habang nakita ko po yong inyong mga marching bands, all 47 of whom have distinguished themselves in various musical notes that you played, to the movements, and everything. I thought to myself that with every march that was taken, with every beat of the drum, with every note that has been played, and with every flag that has been raised, you are the reasons why we have the courage and the daring to say, world, Love the Philippines!” Frasco exclaimed.
According to Secretary Frasco, The Philippine Experience aims to give guests an opportunity to see and feel the many reasons to love the Philippines. In the day’s final activity, the delegates were taken to the Quezon Provincial Capitol to officially welcome them to Quezon, followed by the much-awaited fashion and cultural show. Tagayan is a traditional indigenous custom where visitors are offered shot glasses of the famed coconut wine, Lambanog, as a heartfelt welcome aimed at nurturing friendship, diplomacy, and camaraderie among those who venture to Quezon.
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