REGARDLESS of the self-persecution complex that Filipinos have toward their government officials—which could be mistaken for instability—the Philippines remains a favorite destination among foreign tourists owing to its beautiful resources, especially the warm people.

The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) listed the Philippines as the fourth among top destinations foreign tourists have spent money on in 2013. Leading the list were Thailand (with 27.5 percent of total tourist spending), Japan (24.6 percent) and Hong Kong (20.6 percent). The Philippines had 19.6 percent, said the UNWTO 2013 Tourism Barometer.

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