Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Acting Secretary Jim O. Sampulna (4th from left) joins representatives from the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) led by Chief Operating Officer Maria Anthonette C. Velasco-Allones (3rd from left) in a photo opportunity during their visit to discuss plans to strengthen the country’s tourism sector, particularly on promoting sustainable tourism development through the conservation of biodiversity and contributing to climate action. Also in photo are (from L-R): TPB Domestic Promotions Department Acting Head Marivic M. Sevilla, TPB Marketing and Promotions Acting Deputy Chief Operating Officer Teresita DL. Landan, DENR-Biodiversity Management Bureau (BMB) OIC Director Natividad Y. Bernardino, DENR-BMB Division Chief Meriden Maranan, TPB Marketing Communications Acting Department Head Anthea Reine Q. Ifurung, and DENR Assistant Secretary for Administration and Human Resources Hiro V. Masuda. ###