Assistant Tourism Secretary Benito “Bong” Bengzon is confident that the P788-million budget cut will not affect to the department’s operations.

Benzon said that there was a big slice in their budget after the substantial allocation for the transfer of their office in 2013 was removed in the 2014 proposed budget, adding that a bulk of promotions budget is now in marketing and promotions.

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