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For the year 2020, there were more than 109 million Filipinos reported by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA); the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) is rethinking its position on more access to other areas for fully vaccinated persons; and the number of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) returning from their jobs is increasing as the country continues to deal with the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.
These are among the top stories this Thursday morning, July 8, 2021.
Photo shows the northbound portion of Skyway Stage 3 nearing the Quirino Avenue exit in Manila on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. A recent statement released by San Miguel Corporation said it would start collecting toll fees on July 12 after waiving collection for these for almost seven months. (Ali Vicoy)
According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, in 2019, the tourism industry’s contribution to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) was 12.7%, equivalent to ₱2.48 trillion over 10% higher than that of the previous year. But when the pandemic hit in 2020, this was reduced to more than half at only 5.4%. In February this year, Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat said that 4.8 Filipinos working in the tourism sector were affected by the pandemic.
But now that restrictions are easing in most parts of the country, DOT is reviving the country’s tourism. “One advantage in the Philippines is that we have a wide domestic tourism base,” shared DOT Usec. Benito Bengzon Jr. in a mix of Filipino and English during a Panayam sa Panahon TV interview. “We don’t solely depend on foreign visitors. Filipinos themselves can help boost our economy. So, we call on our fellow Filipinos to support the reopening of travel destinations while following health