00:00Meanwhile, the Philippines is in the running for three major categories at the 24th Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards,
00:08a prestigious recognition from the UK's leading travel magazine.
00:12The country is nominated as Most Desirable Country Worldwide,
00:16with Palawan and Cebu also competing for Most Desirable Island and Most Desirable Region, respectively.
00:23Tourism Secretary Cristina Frasco says the nominations fuel the nation's drive
00:28to showcase the Philippines' natural beauty, rich culture, and warm hospitality to the world.