MASBATE CITY: The Philippines will showcase the unique Rodeo Festival before the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit in December to promote the country’s livestock industry and tourism in the island province, Tourism Secretary Wanda Corazon Teo told The Manila Times recently.

Teo, who attended the opening of 34th Rodeo Festival in Masbate, expressed admiration for the action-packed festival that showcases the way of life of the local cowhands here.