'Bourne' to further boost Phl tourism
MANILA, Philippines - The scheduled shooting of the movie “Bourne Legacy” in Manila will put the Philippines back on the map, and this time the country’s tourist spots will be given prominence to make them more attractive to tourists, a Palace official said yesterday.
“We are already on the map but this will also give them an opportunity to see our country in a different setting. I understand that they will also be shooting on location in Palawan,” deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte said in an interview over state-run radio dzRB.
She said this will also be a good time to prove to the world that the Philippines is not just home to great talents such as boxing champion Manny Pacquiao, the Filipino-Americans in “American Idol,” and the whiz kids.
The popular sunset along Manila Bay will also be featured as part of the Bourne shooting, along with the iconic Jones Bridge in Sta. Cruz, Manila.
Another good thing the shooting will bring is that the Philippines will be mentioned in the film.
“Part of the script is that the hero will go to the Philippines. So this time it will really draw an international audience. From what I understand in the movie – the Philippines will really be mentioned,” Valte said.
Valte said all government agencies concerned from the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority up to the local government units have already coordinated properly to make the shooting a success.