15 November 2005
Braganza vows to return 100 Islands to RP tourism map
By Venus May H. Sarmiento
PIA-Pangasinan
ALAMINOS CITY – The world-famous Hundred Islands became the final stop of 19 visiting Chinese youth leaders and entrepreneurs during their day-long tour of the city Wednesday.
This city, famous for its islands, caves, falls and pristine beaches, was selected by the National Youth Commission as among key areas to be visited during the four-day stay in Pangasinan as part of the Philippines-China Agreement on Strengthening Youth Affairs and Cooperation
City Mayor Hernani Braganza said the visit showcases anew its pride the –Hundred Islands National Park
The city government conducted a Hundred Islands familiarization tour and adventure activities at the Quezon Island for the Chinese guests such as kayaking, snorkeling, coral garden and giant clam shell underwater viewing and swimming as well as bird watching at the 10-hectare mangrove
The HINP, which was recently turned-over by the Philippine Tourism Authority to the city government through Executive Order no. 436 signed by President Arroyo, is currently undergoing major rehabilitation even as it continues to attract foreign and local tourists.
Seeking to reposition Hundred Islands in the world’s tourism map in order to benefit not just the city residents but also the province, Braganza is pursuing his masterplan for the park towards transforming it into a major tourist destination again in the country.
The mayor has likewise launched an all-out war against illegal fishing and other illegal activities that destroy the city’s natural attractions. Illegal fishing operations in the city’s territorial waters have been greatly minimized.
Local fishermen and the Eco-rescue, a divers’ and environmentalists’ group, have confirmed that indeed different marine species are back at the Hundred Islands and the corals are starting to regenerate while the city heightens its guard against intruders.
PIA-Pangasinan
ALAMINOS CITY – The world-famous Hundred Islands became the final stop of 19 visiting Chinese youth leaders and entrepreneurs during their day-long tour of the city Wednesday.
This city, famous for its islands, caves, falls and pristine beaches, was selected by the National Youth Commission as among key areas to be visited during the four-day stay in Pangasinan as part of the Philippines-China Agreement on Strengthening Youth Affairs and Cooperation
City Mayor Hernani Braganza said the visit showcases anew its pride the –Hundred Islands National Park
The city government conducted a Hundred Islands familiarization tour and adventure activities at the Quezon Island for the Chinese guests such as kayaking, snorkeling, coral garden and giant clam shell underwater viewing and swimming as well as bird watching at the 10-hectare mangrove
The HINP, which was recently turned-over by the Philippine Tourism Authority to the city government through Executive Order no. 436 signed by President Arroyo, is currently undergoing major rehabilitation even as it continues to attract foreign and local tourists.
Seeking to reposition Hundred Islands in the world’s tourism map in order to benefit not just the city residents but also the province, Braganza is pursuing his masterplan for the park towards transforming it into a major tourist destination again in the country.
The mayor has likewise launched an all-out war against illegal fishing and other illegal activities that destroy the city’s natural attractions. Illegal fishing operations in the city’s territorial waters have been greatly minimized.
Local fishermen and the Eco-rescue, a divers’ and environmentalists’ group, have confirmed that indeed different marine species are back at the Hundred Islands and the corals are starting to regenerate while the city heightens its guard against intruders.
