The Philippines' image as a safe destination has been affected by issues with POGO and strict visa. As a result, the number of tourists has dropped, especially from China and South Korea.
The Clark Development Corporation announced that they will no longer allow new POGOs in their freeport zone, as the government steps up efforts to address regulatory problems with foreign workers and the gaming industry.
This has a huge impact on small tourism businesses such as tour guides, hotels, and transportation which are now facing low profits.
But the Philippine Department of Tourism has begun to change their plans. They will focus on promoting the country abroad and working with airlines to bring back tourists and restore confidence in the market.
