Manila, Sept. 5 -- Foreign and local businesses are urged to invest in tourism and retirement facilities in Sarangani and General Santos City, being two of Mindanao's most underrated destinations for retirees and travelers.

At the SOX Investment Tourism Forum in Paranaque City on Friday afternoon, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said the two provinces offer convenience and low-cost destinations that tourists and retirees look for when choosing where to go.

"The Philippines is really low-cost, and Gensan is lower. We are much lower in terms of expenditure, and then also this is an untapped and underrated destination," DOT-Soccsksargen Director Nelia Arina said.

She added that both provinces are safe and secure for both local and foreig...