Philippines tourism roads to receive US$316.15mn in 2014

The Philippines Government will inject US$316.15 million (PHP 13bn) into improving tourism roads during 2014, in order to transport tourists to all parts of the archipelago. The latest cash for tourism roads follows the allocation of $507.73 million (PHP 21bn) from 2011-2013.
April 23, 2013 Read time: 1 min
The Philippines Government will inject US$316.15 million (PHP 13bn) into improving tourism roads during 2014, in order to transport tourists to all parts of the archipelago.

The latest cash for tourism roads follows the allocation of $507.73 million (PHP 21bn) from 2011-2013.

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