According to organizers, the Philippines has a rapidly growing slow food network, and Terra Madre offers a platform to bring it to wider regional attention.
PAGCOR sees the competition as a major opportunity to expand sports tourism, with more visitors expected to explore Baler during and after the tournament.
The DOT’s rollout of first-aid kiosks gained strong backing from the Philippine Heart Association, which emphasized that timely medical response can save lives in high-traffic destinations.