Philippines 2022: Tourism not Back, My Personal View from Domestic Travels In Feb/March

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Philippines attracted 47,715 foreign tourists and balikbayans in February 2022 according to the Government Site:
https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1169005

Despite a strong Dollar, of $1USD to 52.38 PHP (March 18, 2022) and nearly open restrictions for travel (just bring your card) within most of the country, I fail to see foreign tourists. Just a few love birds reuniting and those checking on investments. In 2019, over 8 million foreign tourists arrived to the Philippines.
https://www.statista.com/statistics/1053908/philippines-number-of-foreign-visitor-tourist-arrivals/
https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/money/economy/825320/dot-philippines-will-reopen-to-foreign-tourists-starting-april-1/story/

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