Updates on Albay Blue Lane activities Highlights: Manito Discovery - validated and catalogued beaches, potential dive and tourism sites and water activites 1. Muladbucad - the most accessible white sand so far in Albay, only 1 hour from Legazpi 2. Hulogan and Tinapian Dive sites - diver friendly with diverse coral and fish species plus the sunken galleon anchor 200 meters from the shore. 3. Kamanituhan River - ideal for river boating, the river has rich swamp ecosystem with thriving mangrove planted through your efforts, monkeys can be tracked in pack on early morning and late afternoon, fireflies(known as tunton balagon flocks the mangroves, it lights up the moonless nights and the kaong nuts can be featured as local delicacy during boat trips. 4. Sunset and Sunrise Viewing - Pawa and Cawit area has the best vista for Mayon Sunset watch, the amber sunset will definitely loved by the tourist, worth noting the calming sea breeze blowing to your ears while staying in the shores. Muladbucad has awe inspiring of the Sun rising from the eastern horizon. 5. Rolling Hills of Malubago - aside from the beautiful beaches is the hillside view going to the town, the picturesque view of Mayon, the Poliqui Bay and Legazpi is one destination to be proud of, ideal for zip line, bungee jumping or austarlian rapelling. 6. Nag Aso, Inang Maharang and Parong Boiling lakes - these wonders of nature can be a banner tourist sites of Manito, as the famous Tiwi hot springs already dissipated, these hot springs can entice Japanese, Koreans and even local tourist to try again the therapeutic attractions. 7. LGU initiative and local industry - the local govt is active and amenable for tourism promotion of their town, they are pushing local heritage product such as talahib that once exported and rebranded for Baguio. EDC BacMan is commiting to support tourism initiatives that involves the people organization and coastal communities. Bottom line - Manito is ready for tourism development and growth, Eco-Tourism is the most ideal project to launch, this will enable the community to preserve the local resources, boost tourism, develop wealth generation programs and local economy growth. Brgy Manaet - validated and catalogued beaches, potential dive and tourism sites and water activites 1. Idetified coral rehab site - ideal for immersive coral protection, water activities and marine preservation learning site 2. Manaet Marine View Deck - aims to develop a tourism and coral preservation hub, the floating cottage anchored to an islet beside the monkey island can also serve as watch tower for illegal fishing activities, for sightings of the monkeys, resting, eating and snorkeling cottage for visitors. A tourism center for guest interaction run by the baranggay and local People organization. 3. Manaet Peak - perfect for campers who wants to experience breathtaking view of the Albay East Coast, CRABS and Mayon Volcano. Should implement ordinance, hike guidelines, training and certification of hike guide and porters on visitor management, first aid, disaster preparedness and ecological preservation (human capital development). 4. karagumoy production - the area is known abundant with this plant, has great potential for handicraft and souvenir industry while increasing the buying capacity of the locals pushing for local wealth generation. 4. Brgy scale Eco Tourism - Manaet can be a pioneering baranggay for sustainable environmental focused tourism, the willingness of the locals on development, the abundance of resources and potential toursit sites and accessibility from the mainland can be an advantage for a successful tourism program. Imacoto Beach - validated and catalogued beaches, potential dive and tourism sites and water activites 1. Diverse marine creature population - the site has the pristine coral garden and marine ecosystem I ever seen so far in Albay, just a few feet from the shore, clown fish, starfish, school of fishes and sea horses are there willing to play, corals are as colorful as the jungle specially at the Trinity Area. 2. Active Fishermans Organization - the OWCFA (Oas West Coast Fishermans Association) and Bantay Kalikasan are organized and willing to join enforcement, preservation and tourism development is the key for the Blue Economy strategy 3. Pioneering Albay West Coast Destination - due to opening of Pantao - Pio Duran Road and the reliable Polangui - Libon route, the travel time is lesser and more convenient, The Imacoto project is looking forward iniative to opening the west coast towards Guicadale and Bicol International airport, an new and alternative circuit specially for backpacker, road tripper and bikers. The west coast circuit can offer mixed and complementary activities such as Food Tourism, every town can offer local delicacies and products (Brown Lane) Heritage destinations such as historical sites in Jovelar, Malabalac, Ligao, Oas, Pantao and Libon where the galleon trails and guerilla factions leaved important memorabilias. Upcoming Projects: - Nature and Welness Tourism In Guinobatan: tapping the cultural identity of Guinobatan for traditional healing and the countryside tourism that promotes local heritage. - Linao and Rapu Rapu water sports: the robust potential of Linao cove as surfing destination, dive sites and other water sports and its accessibility to the other watersports town of Sorsogon, such as Gubat and Bacon will help the island town to catch up on the tourism boom of the province. - Eco-Tourism Summit: summit for local policy makers and tourism practioners for guidance on Environmental and usage fees, eco tourism development and Needs to address to hasten the realization of these projects: 1. Transportation - - We need 2 Motorbikes for easy travel by land specially we will open the Masarawag-Muladbucad, Guinobatan and Albay West Coast circuit that usually off road.(priority, since its offseason in the sea.) - Our own boat or transportation facility, we have challenges on renting and payment processing of the motorboats used for dive site validations, oculars and Bio intensive gardening seminars. 2. Allocation of budget for our specialized personel payroll (Our admin and operation staff Mund Daen still dont have appointment) Thank you for the continous trust and support to Albay Blue Lane Team, We will assure you of the Sustainable, Productive and Impacting projects and initiative to come. God Bless You Always! Rome Candaza
Posted on: Fri, 08 Aug 2014 09:11:20 +0000
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