Unfolding the Dark Tourism in the City of Manila: Motivations, Experiences, and Impacts

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Girlie M. Samson
Nelidiza R. Arceta
Rotchelle N. Dellomas

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Samson, G. M., Arceta, N. R., & Dellomas, R. N. (2026). Unfolding the Dark Tourism in the City of Manila: Motivations, Experiences, and Impacts. CINEFORUM, 66(S7), 654–658. Retrieved from https://revistadecineforum.com/index.php/cf/article/view/1707
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