Governor Arthur Defensor, Jr. recently met with officials from the Save Pan de Azucar group to discuss their vision of transforming the island into a model for ecological tourism.
The proposal aligns with the governor’s Turista sa Barangay and Home Stay programs, which aim to empower local communities while preserving the province’s rich natural resources.
As a follow-through, Provincial Administrator Raul Banias held a coordination meeting with the Provincial Tourism Office together with barangay officials of Macatunao, Tambaliza, and Talotoan, the three barangays situated on the island.
The meeting set in motion the initial steps to assess the island’s tourism assets and identify immediate needs and opportunities for development.
“First we need to inventory our Tourism Assets and facilities and to determine the needs of the island to make it an Eco Tourism area,” said Banias.
The Provincial Government will soon convene a stakeholders’ meeting to consolidate plans and ensure that the development roadmap is participatory and aligned with the needs of the island’s residents.
📷 Doc Raul Banias
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