Gov't to address safety concerns in tourism sector - DILG

The government is ramping up efforts to address safety concerns amid the Philippines' growing tourism industry, Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla said yesterday.

- By EMMANUEL TUPAS

Remulla assured the public that the government is working hard to ensure the country's safety while strengthening its law enforcement institutions, with the goal to support the growth of the tourism sector.

"For the next few years, next few months, we've invested heavily to make the country one of the safest in the world," he said in a statement.

The department chief said among the government's initiatives is beefing up the country's safety through the revitalization of the unified 911 Emergency System, which is expected to be fully operational in Metro Manila, Davao and Cebu.