In support of President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.’s peace and order thrust, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Thursday vowed to address safety concerns amid the growing Philippine tourism industry.

Remulla said that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s administration continues to work hard to ensure the country’s safety while strengthening its law enforcement institutions, aiming to support the growth of the tourism sector.

“For the next few years, next few months, we’ve invested heavily to make the country one of the safest in the world,” he said during his speech on the impact of government policies on the hospitality business at the 3rd Hotel Sales and Marketing Association (HSMA) Sales and Marketing Summit.

According to Remulla, part of the government’s initiative in capacitating the country’s public safety is the ongoing revitalization of the unified 911 Emergency System, which is expected to be fully operational by July 2025 in select cities, including Metro Manila, and Cebu.

The DILG chief also shared the plan to install closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras across the country, placing one camera in every 1,000 square meters; and the purchase of additional patrol cars and motor vehicles for Metro Manila to ensure a five-minute response time.

Meanwhile, Remulla highlighted the commitment of the national government and called for support from the hospitality sector as partners in uplifting the tourism industry. “We have to work together. We are committed to making the Republic of the Philippines a better Philippines.”

Original Article At: https://www.dilg.gov.ph/news/Remulla-Govt-to-address-safety-concerns-amid-growing-PH-tourism/NC-2025-1071