The Philippine Travel Agencies Association said that tighter visa rules for Chinese nationals visiting the Philippines could have a negative impact on the country's economy."Chinese tourists are a major source of income for the Philippines, so making it harder to visit could discourage tourism and hurt businesses.
"They also spend on accommodations, shopping, food, so that has also increased our economy," she said, adding that to avoid being accused of discrimination, the government must make sure that the new policy is fair and clear.According to the Department of Tourism, over 140,000 Chinese individuals arrived in the Philippines in the first four months of 2024, double the number in the same period last year.
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