Alliance for Zambales infra, tourism projects
The Advocacy for the Development of Central Luzon (ADCL) and Zambales Governor Amor Deloso recently announced a joint commitment to advocate vital infrastructure and tourism projects in Zambales to boost economic opportunities in the province.
Guv, group forge alliance for Zambales infra, tourism projects
Officers of ADCL, led by Rene Romero, visited the Zambales provincial capitol in Iba on Friday.
Deloso welcomed the group's concern on the over-all economic development of Zambales, specifically its potential to be directly linked to the Clark Special Economic Zone (CSEZ).
ADCL has been advocating for the construction of Clark-Botolan Expressway.
With the construction of the expressway, the travel time from Clark to Botolan and Iba -- three to four hours via Gapan-San-Fernando Olongapo Road (GSO) -- will be cut down to 30 minutes.
The proposed Clark-Botolan Expressway will be connected to the Tarlac-Iba Road, which is still under construction.
According to Deloso, Tarlac-Iba Road construction was stopped due to alleged shortage of funds.
During the meeting, ADCL also committed to discuss with Bases Conversion and Development Authority President Narciso Abaya the needed completion of the Tarlac-Iba Road.
"If Tarlac-Iba Road and Clark-Botolan Expressway will be completed, Zambales will have a direct access to Clark Freeport. The province will eventually be linked to the Luisita Industrial Park via SCtex," Romero said.
"This is important for Zambales because most of the tourists and investors use Clark as a jump-off point to explore other areas in Luzon," he added.
These vital road networks will also enhance the province's capability to accommodate economic spillovers from the major industrial and economic zones in Central Luzon, according to Romero.
Romero also presented to Deloso the infrastructure and economic development plans for Zambales including Mount Tapulao (Palauig town) and Potipot Island (Candelaria town) eco-tourism promotions.
Mount Tapulao is a place in Palauig, Zambales with an altitude of 2,037 meters or about 6,500 feet above sea level.
It has a "secret garden" at its peak with natural bonsai trees, wild strawberries, endemic orchids, rare flora and carpets of moss.
"We want to help Governor Deloso promote Mount Tapulao as the next summer capital of the Philippines. It is the highest peak in Central Luzon and even higher than Baguio City. If I am not mistaken, Baguio City has only an elevation of about 4,500 feet," Romero said.
Sonny Dobles, ADCL vice president, said Mount Tapulao could be developed like the Genting Island in Kuala Lumpur.
"Genting Island has theme parks, hotels, cable car and other amenities that attract tourists. Like Mount Tapulao it is also about 6,000 feet above sea level and has the same temperature. But Mount Tapulao has an edge because it is already a haven to hundreds of pine trees while Malaysians are only starting to plant pine trees at Genting Island," Dobles said.
"But for short term development, Mount Tapulao can already serve nature lovers and mountaineers with its natural environ," he said.
Dobles said ADCL could help the Zambales Provincial Government with the needed linkages with travel agencies, business organizations, the national government agencies concerned, off-road enthusiasts, and prospective trekkers.
"We will help them promote the area so the local residents would benefit as soon as the number of tourists grow," he said.
The Potipot Island is another eco-tourism destination that is expected to generate income for Zambales' tourism industry.
The island is surrounded by pure white sand coral beaches and is easily accessible by a boat.
"The fact that you can walk around the whole island in less than 30 minutes makes the place even more magical. Zambales is indeed a haven for nature lovers, environmentalists, retirement communities and even for medical tourism," Romero said.
"It has a lot to offer, not mentioning its marine sanctuary in Masinloc. ADCL is very happy to have established an alliance withGovernor Deloso. We look forward to these projects for the people of Zambales," he added. SunStar
Officers of ADCL, led by Rene Romero, visited the Zambales provincial capitol in Iba on Friday.
Deloso welcomed the group's concern on the over-all economic development of Zambales, specifically its potential to be directly linked to the Clark Special Economic Zone (CSEZ).
ADCL has been advocating for the construction of Clark-Botolan Expressway.
With the construction of the expressway, the travel time from Clark to Botolan and Iba -- three to four hours via Gapan-San-Fernando Olongapo Road (GSO) -- will be cut down to 30 minutes.
The proposed Clark-Botolan Expressway will be connected to the Tarlac-Iba Road, which is still under construction.
According to Deloso, Tarlac-Iba Road construction was stopped due to alleged shortage of funds.
During the meeting, ADCL also committed to discuss with Bases Conversion and Development Authority President Narciso Abaya the needed completion of the Tarlac-Iba Road.
"If Tarlac-Iba Road and Clark-Botolan Expressway will be completed, Zambales will have a direct access to Clark Freeport. The province will eventually be linked to the Luisita Industrial Park via SCtex," Romero said.
"This is important for Zambales because most of the tourists and investors use Clark as a jump-off point to explore other areas in Luzon," he added.
These vital road networks will also enhance the province's capability to accommodate economic spillovers from the major industrial and economic zones in Central Luzon, according to Romero.
Romero also presented to Deloso the infrastructure and economic development plans for Zambales including Mount Tapulao (Palauig town) and Potipot Island (Candelaria town) eco-tourism promotions.
Mount Tapulao is a place in Palauig, Zambales with an altitude of 2,037 meters or about 6,500 feet above sea level.
It has a "secret garden" at its peak with natural bonsai trees, wild strawberries, endemic orchids, rare flora and carpets of moss.
"We want to help Governor Deloso promote Mount Tapulao as the next summer capital of the Philippines. It is the highest peak in Central Luzon and even higher than Baguio City. If I am not mistaken, Baguio City has only an elevation of about 4,500 feet," Romero said.
Sonny Dobles, ADCL vice president, said Mount Tapulao could be developed like the Genting Island in Kuala Lumpur.
"Genting Island has theme parks, hotels, cable car and other amenities that attract tourists. Like Mount Tapulao it is also about 6,000 feet above sea level and has the same temperature. But Mount Tapulao has an edge because it is already a haven to hundreds of pine trees while Malaysians are only starting to plant pine trees at Genting Island," Dobles said.
"But for short term development, Mount Tapulao can already serve nature lovers and mountaineers with its natural environ," he said.
Dobles said ADCL could help the Zambales Provincial Government with the needed linkages with travel agencies, business organizations, the national government agencies concerned, off-road enthusiasts, and prospective trekkers.
"We will help them promote the area so the local residents would benefit as soon as the number of tourists grow," he said.
The Potipot Island is another eco-tourism destination that is expected to generate income for Zambales' tourism industry.
The island is surrounded by pure white sand coral beaches and is easily accessible by a boat.
"The fact that you can walk around the whole island in less than 30 minutes makes the place even more magical. Zambales is indeed a haven for nature lovers, environmentalists, retirement communities and even for medical tourism," Romero said.
"It has a lot to offer, not mentioning its marine sanctuary in Masinloc. ADCL is very happy to have established an alliance withGovernor Deloso. We look forward to these projects for the people of Zambales," he added. SunStar
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