Statement of Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda:
On the Puerto Princesa Underground River being declared as one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature

[Released January 28, 2012]

Confirmation that the Puerto Princesa Underground River is one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature is welcome news indeed. Throughout the competition, Filipinos from all walks of life have given time, energy, and resources to this campaign.

This effort has raised awareness not only overseas, but nationally as well: visits to the PPUR have increased tremendously. This is proof positive of how effective a national effort of this sort can be: to build awareness, express pride, and achieve results.