DOT, Malay LGU prepares for APEC bidding

 The Department of Tourism (DOT)together with the Malay local government unit (LGU) are now busy with their preparations for the bidding of Boracay island to host the Asia-Pacific Economic Conference (APEC) in 2015.
DOT Regional Director Helen Catalbas said the mayor of Malay, where the premier tourism destination Boracay island is found, will make the bidding presentation in Manila on May 27.
Catalbas said that Boracay island is the only non-city potential site for the APEC that will be held in the country.
“With the magnitude of attendees, preparations for the APEC is now being double time,” Catalbas contended.
She said that during the presentation the Malay mayor has to convince APEC organizers that Boracay has the capacity to host the big event.