On December 2, the Department of Tourism (DOT) officially handed over the inaugural Tourist Rest Area (TRA) in Dauis, Bohol. Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco led the ceremony marking the completion of the first TRA in the province.
This newly inaugurated TRA is designed to serve tourists traveling through Dauis, acting as a pivotal point for those en route to various renowned destinations in Bohol. These include the well-known Alona Beach in Panglao, the Virgin Island Sandbar, the popular Balicasag Island, and the historic Baclayon Church.
Dauis, situated on Panglao Island along with Panglao municipality, plays a crucial role as a gateway to these attractions.
During the TRA inauguration in Bohol, Secretary Frasco addressed tourism stakeholders and local officials, emphasizing the significance of this infrastructure in facilitating seamless travel experiences. “We view Bohol, this gem of an island, as a source of natural pride because you have, by your work, and by your example, established a sustainable ecotourism destination where the public and private sectors work hand in hand,” she expressed.
Secretary Frasco added, “I congratulate all of you as the architects of our environmental achievement, and now globally renowned as the Philippines’ very first UNKSCO Global Geopark.”
Notable figures present at the turnover ceremony included Congressman Edgardo Chatto, Provincial Administrator Aster Caberte representing Governor Erico Artistotle Aumentado, Board Member Tita Baja representing Vice Governor Dionisio Victor Balite, Board Members Lucille Lagunay and Aldner Damalerio, Dauis Mayor Roman Bullen and his wife Carmel Bullen, Dauis Vice Mayor Marietta Sumaylo, Panglao Mayor Edgardo Arcay, Antequera Mayor Jose Mario Pahang, Balilihan Mayor Maria Purea Chatto, Calape Mayor Julius Caesar Falar Herrera, DOT Undersecretary Ferdinand Jumapao, Director Judilyn Quiachon representing Undersecretary Shahlimar Hofer Tamano, and Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority Assistant Chief Operating Officers (ACOO) Gregory Oller and Jetro Lozada.
On December 2, the Department of Tourism (DOT) officially handed over the inaugural Tourist Rest Area (TRA) in Dauis, Bohol. Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco led the ceremony marking the completion of the first TRA in the province.
This newly inaugurated TRA is designed to serve tourists traveling through Dauis, acting as a pivotal point for those en route to various renowned destinations in Bohol. These include the well-known Alona Beach in Panglao, the Virgin Island Sandbar, the popular Balicasag Island, and the historic Baclayon Church.
Dauis, situated on Panglao Island along with Panglao municipality, plays a crucial role as a gateway to these attractions.
During the TRA inauguration in Bohol, Secretary Frasco addressed tourism stakeholders and local officials, emphasizing the significance of this infrastructure in facilitating seamless travel experiences. “We view Bohol, this gem of an island, as a source of natural pride because you have, by your work, and by your example, established a sustainable ecotourism destination where the public and private sectors work hand in hand,” she expressed.
Secretary Frasco added, “I congratulate all of you as the architects of our environmental achievement, and now globally renowned as the Philippines’ very first UNKSCO Global Geopark.”
Notable figures present at the turnover ceremony included Congressman Edgardo Chatto, Provincial Administrator Aster Caberte representing Governor Erico Artistotle Aumentado, Board Member Tita Baja representing Vice Governor Dionisio Victor Balite, Board Members Lucille Lagunay and Aldner Damalerio, Dauis Mayor Roman Bullen and his wife Carmel Bullen, Dauis Vice Mayor Marietta Sumaylo, Panglao Mayor Edgardo Arcay, Antequera Mayor Jose Mario Pahang, Balilihan Mayor Maria Purea Chatto, Calape Mayor Julius Caesar Falar Herrera, DOT Undersecretary Ferdinand Jumapao, Director Judilyn Quiachon representing Undersecretary Shahlimar Hofer Tamano, and Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority Assistant Chief Operating Officers (ACOO) Gregory Oller and Jetro Lozada.
Credit: Text and photos taken from TIEZA FB Page
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