The Philippines saw a double-digit increase, 11.54 percent, in tourist arrivals in 2017, compared to the previous year. The Department of Tourism (DOT) credited the influx of Chinese tourists from January to October, based on a press statement dated Dec. 12.
Traveling in the Philippines can be a logistical nightmare with multiple trips (by land, sea and air). But for those with the time and inclination, getting there is the adventure.
