2008.07.03: July 3, 2008: Headlines: Campbell: COS - Philippines: Safety: Crime: Murder: Journalism: ABS CBN News: Ifugao hopes for tourism boost after the conclusion of the Cambell Case
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Ifugao hopes for tourism boost after the conclusion of the Cambell Case
The majority believe the court’s decision was fair and would serve a lesson for all. Residents said that after all, tourists are welcome in Ifugao. “People may come and go here without any fear at all,” said Erlinda Calug, an Ifugao elder. Following the decision that saw the court handing down a life term for Duntugan, Ifugaos again are hoping for a soaring tourism rate in the world-renowned Cordillera Rice Terraces following the scare that cloaked their place because of Campbell’s slay. Local businessmen and stall owners admitted their income dwindled after the murder in April 2007. “Many (tourists) want peace in Banaue. We would like to assure the safety of foreigners,” businesswoman Susan Nanglihan said.
Ifugao hopes for tourism boost after the conclusion of the Cambell Case
Ifugao eyes tourism boost post-Campbell case rule
By XENIA RIBAYA
ABS-CBN Baguio
BANAUE, Ifugao – The provincial government is anticipating a boost in the tourism industry after the promulgation of the province’s most distinguished crime story: the murder of the 40-year-old US Peace Corps volunteer Julia Campbell.
Mixed emotions were drawn by Juan Donald Duntugan’s conviction on Monday.
Majority believe the court’s decision was fair and would serve a lesson for all.
Residents said that after all, tourists are welcome in Ifugao.
“People may come and go here without any fear at all,” said Erlinda Calug, an Ifugao elder.
Following the decision that saw the court handing down a life term for Duntugan, Ifugaos again are hoping for a soaring tourism rate in the world-renowned Cordillera Rice Terraces following the scare that cloaked their place because of Campbell’s slay.
Local businessmen and stall owners admitted their income dwindled after the murder in April 2007. “Many (tourists) want peace in Banaue. We would like to assure the safety of foreigners,” businesswoman Susan Nanglihan said.
Latest tourist arrival statistics of the Department of Tourism in Cordillera said Ifugao placed fourth after Baguio, Benguet and Mountain Province among the top tourist destinations in the region.
Ifugao Gov. Teddy Baguilat Jr. said he would like to maintain or further enhance the province’s great tourism performance.
Baguilat and the local police assure tourists that Campbell’s murder was an isolated case.
They said that despite the controversial killing, Ifugao remains one of the most peaceful provinces in the country.
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