(Left) Ambassador Dizon-De Vega poses for a photo with Gov. Nilo P. Demerey Jr. of the Province of Dinagat Islands. (Right) Ambassador Dizon-De Vega was joined by Tourism Director Ma. Corazon Jorda-Apo, PDOT-Korea Administrative Officer Mr.  John Trexy Noveros, Mr. Manny Barotilla of MWO and Board Member Dick Victor B. Carmona, Executive Vice President, Provincial Board Members League of the Philippines (PBMLP)

24 August 2023, Seoul. Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Theresa Dizon-De Vega met with Governor Nilo P. Demerey Jr. of the Province of Dinagat Islands at the Philippine Embassy in Seoul on 23 August 2023 to exchange inputs on tourism, agriculture, and investment opportunities. Representatives from PDOT-Korea headed by Tourism Director Ma. Corazon Jorda-Apo and from MWO-Korea were present during the meeting. Board Member Dick Victor B. Carmona, Executive Vice President of the Provincial Board Members League of the Philippines (PBMLP) accompanied Gov. Demerey.

Ambassador Dizon-De Vega shared that the ROK remains the Philippines’ top market for visitor arrivals and there are a lot of opportunities for the tourism sector and the Governor may wish to look into further tourism-centered development in the province. Tourism Director Jorda-Apo also provided insights on the interests of Korean visitors.

Governor Demerey said that his province will work closely with the Department of Tourism – CARAGA Region to develop important connectivity routes leading to the Dinagat Islands. He added that Dinagat Islands is home to beautiful surfing sites and a unique 101-hectare bonsai forest. Aside from tourism, Gov. Demerey is also keen on developing the marine or aqua culture sector in the Dinagat Islands. END