Turismo, naging sandalan ng mga Ilocano para sa kanilang kabuhayan

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00:00 Many of our Ilocano fellowmen are hoping for the blessings of tourism.

00:05 Among them is the photographer, 4x4 driver, and the cold store owner,

00:10 who was introduced to the PTV News team.

00:12 This is Su Jin Kim.

00:14 Debilin Galapia has been a photographer for three years.

00:20 He is the one who visits the Pawai Church for tourists.

00:23 He is the one who is often seen to take pictures.

00:27 He is our idol. He is the creator of Happy Memories.

00:30 And he does this for his family.

00:33 Because...

00:35 I will give everything that my child wants.

00:39 Because when I was young, I couldn't get what I wanted.

00:43 The cold store owner, Joe Marie Cruz,

00:46 has been in his business for a year.

00:48 This is what he was looking for after he resigned from his job.

00:52 He says that his income is good, especially for tourists who visit Malacanang of the North.

00:58 So far, sir, since Monday until now,

01:01 the tourism here is just the same.

01:06 And then, our average business is okay, sir, so far.

01:12 The 4x4 driver, Nestor Tayamin,

01:15 earns 1,000 pesos every day from tourists who visit San Juns.

01:20 However, this is enough for his mother's daily expenses.

01:25 It's enough. Sometimes, I get more than what I earn from driving a 4x4.

01:32 Nestor, Joe Marie, and Debelin are just a few of the residents of Ilocos Norte

01:38 who are helped by the active tourism here.

01:41 They are very thankful for the blessings of tourists who visit the beloved province.

01:48 Soojin Kim for Pambansang TV in Bagong, Philippines.