Pinas Forum

Instead of mining which is depletable and very destructive to the environment, the government should concentrate on tourism. I believe it comprises like some 30% of the revenue of countries like Spain and they are not even as beautiful as our country.

Is tourism the answer?

If the Philippines cannot compete in industries we cannot succeed in, such as manufacturing which is practically a disappearing activity, let us not force the issue. Let us rather thrive on the natural wealth we have and capitalize on them. Indeed it takes wisdom to see what is obvious to most. But the least that the government can do is to begin to understand that this country ought to be known and recognized the world over for its beauty and natural wealth. The issue of peace and order must be addressed and our natural resources must be preserved from degradation. And then hopefully, things will fall into place to solve our economic woes.