Silaki Island in the northern Philippine province of Pangasinan has been tagged as the country’s next go-to sustainable tourism destination.
Approximately US$255,000 will be invested in relevant infrastructure on and around the island.
On Monday, 25th November, the Department of Tourism (DOT) led by secretary Christina Frasco headed to the island to break ground for the Legacy of the Sea, an infrastructure project that secured the department’s funding via the Tourism Champion Challenge.
Joining Frasco at the ceremonial capsule laying and the signing of a memorandum of agreement were Bolinao mayor Alfonso Celeste, vice-mayor Richard Celeste, Alaminos City mayor Arth Bryan Celeste, Marinor De Guzman of the provincial board of Pangasinan, and other DOT officials.
A site for conservation
This initiative aims to position Silaki Island as a premier sustainable tourism destination by boosting visitor experience and ensuring ecological preservation in the area.
The project will feature eco-friendly infrastructure, including a mini experience center, a hanging footbridge, floating docks, viewport structures, and a welcome and departure pavilion.
This particular project highlights how the national and local governments can work on projects that are innovative and at the same time community-driven.
