DESPITE the looming threat of the Omicron variant of Covid-19, the Philippines is still one of the safest countries to visit, especially during the holiday season, Presidential Adviser for Entrepreneurship Jose Maria "Joey" Concepcion 3rd said on Monday.
Bedazzled Families enjoy the Night of Lights drive-through at the Mall of Asia. The area is open to cars, bikes and motorcycles. PHOTO BY JOHN RYAN BALDEMOR
With the daily case average among the lowest in the world and most indicators showing that the Philippines is not likely to experience another surge in cases this year, Concepcion believes the country is one of the most ideal places to spend the holidays, especially for Filipinos based abroad.