00:00 The Provincial Tourism and Cultural Affairs Office has announced that they will be showcasing
00:04 an exciting immersive underwater experience at the upcoming 34th Philippine Travel Mart.
00:10 The initiative is aimed at raising awareness in promoting the protection
00:13 and conservation of the remarkable Verde Island Passage or VIP.
00:18 A travel fair will be held at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City from September 1 to 3.
00:23 PTCAO Senior Tourism Operations Officer Vanessa Tolentino said that Batangas Governor
00:28 Hermilando Mandanas recognizes the VIP as the province's marginal advantage and he aims to
00:34 promote the conservation of the VIP where 30% of the province's food source comes from.
00:40 The VIP is dubbed as the "Amazon of the Oceans" for being the most biodiverse marine habitat in
00:45 the world. Tolentino said that it is a huge advantage for the province since many Filipinos
00:51 will look for emerging destinations this year.
