BASED on the president-elect's statements during the campaign, the Tourism secretary could be part of the incoming government's economic team. Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. had said tourism could hasten economic recovery by creating jobs. He made a good point, and many also see tourism as a proverbial low-hanging fruit that could help the Philippines bounce back.

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