For this week’s Midweek Interview, we sit down with Norjamin Delos Reyes, Tourism Attaché for Australia and New Zealand, Philippine Department of Tourism.
The challenge for the industry is…
That it is consistently changing and growing.
The things I like about my job…
It’s awesome to promote a destination as beautiful and extraordinary as the Philippines.
And the frustrations are …
There is so much to do, in so little time.
If I didn’t work in travel I would be…
A university professor.
Favourite airline?
All airlines flying to the Philippines.
My proudest moments were…
When my son graduated from culinary school and when my daughter finished her first painting.
The naughtiest thing I ever did was…
25 years ago, in my university days.
I try to relax by…
Listening to island vibe music.
The last time I feared for my life was…
When I underwent a medical procedure.
If I can, I always try to avoid…
White bread and chocolates.
I really wish I had…
Longer legs.
The best advice I’ve ever received was…
Give thanks in all circumstances.
I don’t understand why people…
Aren’t nicer to each other.
My greatest weakness is…
Dried mangoes and Cebu lechon (whole roasted pig).
And my greatest strength is…
Resilience.
If I won a $1 million lottery (aside from travelling), I would…
Invest the money.
If I was prime minister I would…
Make the weekend three days.
If I could be someone else for one day I would be an…
Astronaut.
I’ve always wanted to travel to…
Siargao in the Philippines.
My favourite holiday was…
In Coron, Palawan.
