TRUE to its reputation, Boracay again emerged as the top island in Asia in the 2022 Readers Choice Awards of the travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler.

Palawan ranked eighth among the top 10 islands in Asia among the magazines readers.

Moreover, the Philippines ranked 30th among Condé Nast Traveler readers top 48 countries.

We are extremely grateful for these international awards for the Philippines based on the opinion and experience of travelers from all over the world, Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco said.

As we usher in this new era of travel post-pandemic, our focus is to continue building confidence toward travel to the country by ensuring improvement in ease of access, prioritizing tourist safety and convenience, and encouraging sustainable tourism practices, she added.

The Department of Tourism is one with all our tourism stakeholders, from the local government units, private sector partners, and our fellowmen in celebrating these victories for the Philippines from Condé Nast Traveler, she said.