Another form of tourism that has already begun is medical tourism, which can target countries with aging populations like Japan. Medical tourism can evolve into programs for long-staying senior citizens who can spend some months of the year in our retirement villages. There is also the possibility of religious tourism for Asian Catholics. Major shrines like Antipolo, Penafrancia, Sto. Niño de Cebu, Sto. Domingo, Manaoag and Piat can be promoted among the devout Catholics coming from Vietnam, South Korea, China, India and other Asian countries.

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