A Catholic bishop has called on the Philippine government to
act on the rising “sex tourism” in Palawan, which has become a popular
destination for both local and foreign tourists. Puerto Princesa Bishop Pedro
Argio said that Palawan faced an increasingly serious child exploitation and
sex tourism problem despite the positive impact of the thriving tourism
industry on the province and its people. The proper authorities were urged to
show their determination in cracking down on sex tourism, which has grown in
the province. He called on the government agencies concerned to be more
vigilant and address the growing problem, as this is not a problem isolated to
Palawan, but across the country.
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