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==DENR, LGU-Maitum to boost ecotourism== | |||
*Source: http://pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?menu=2&webregion=R12&article=1611332487223 | |||
*Friday 23rd of March 2012 | |||
:by (DEDoguiles-PIA 12/CGValdez/MCalungsod-Locsin/DENR 12 ) | |||
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato, March 23 (PIA) -- In an effort to develop local ecotourism, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) held a meeting recently with key officials and staff of the Municipality of Maitum in the province of Sarangani. | |||
The meeting held last March 16 at the Municipal Hall of Maitum coincided with the practicum of the cave assessment seminar-workshop, thus affording the DENR and LGU officials an opportune time to discuss initiatives on the LGU’s ecotourism efforts. | |||
Maitum Mayor Elsie Lucille R. Perett welcomed the move of the DENR towards the development and promotion of sustainable tourism in the region. | |||
“It hurts to see the degradation of environment which is common almost everywhere. I want to spare our municipality from total destruction of forest cover and vegetation,” Mayor Perett said. | |||
DENR 12 Protected Areas and Wildlife Division chief Ali M. Hadjinasser told LGU officials that projects on ecotourism activities proposed by the municipality should pass through the Regional Ecotourism Council (REC) for review, assessment, and sanctions. | |||
The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the DENR take turns every three years in leading the REC, with DENR taking the helm of the REC with Regional Executive Director Alfredo S. Pascual as Chair and adviser on matters related to the administration and technical aspects of Ecotourism Areas. The DOT Regional Director acts as Co-Chair of REC, Hadjinasser said. | |||
Maitum Sangguniang Bayan (SB) Member and Committee on Culture, Arts and Tourism Chair Jess C. Bascuña presented the Municipality’s Ecotourism Master Plan. | |||
“We are happy that the DENR is willing to extend assistance to facilitate the implementation of our ecotourism program,” he said. | |||
DENR Regional Focal Person on Ecotourism Engineer Rosalinda Cortez discussed some strategies for successful ecotourism development, explaining that there should be a balance among ecological sustainability, economic viability and social equitability; community participation is also vital and regarded as a capital in ecotourism. | |||
“Let us prioritize activities that preserve the nature and originality of the area,” Cortez added. | |||
The DENR has been tasked to ensure ecotourism development while maintaining a healthy environment and sustainable use of the country’s natural resources for the present and future generations. | |||
==So. Cotabato retains title as CRAA champion== | ==So. Cotabato retains title as CRAA champion== | ||
*Source: http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=1611332389837 | *Source: http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=1611332389837 | ||
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He also congratulated the officials, coaches and athletes for retaining the championship title but also challenged them achieve the same feat next year; he also implied willingness to host the regional sports meet for the third year. | He also congratulated the officials, coaches and athletes for retaining the championship title but also challenged them achieve the same feat next year; he also implied willingness to host the regional sports meet for the third year. | ||
More than 100 athletes from South Cotabato have qualified to represent Soccsksargen region in the Palarong Pambansa in Lingayen, Pangasinan in May. Although the actual number of athletes that will compose the region's delegation has yet to be ascertained, Dajay assured that the largest bulk of athletes will come from the host province. | More than 100 athletes from South Cotabato have qualified to represent Soccsksargen region in the Palarong Pambansa in Lingayen, Pangasinan in May. Although the actual number of athletes that will compose the region's delegation has yet to be ascertained, Dajay assured that the largest bulk of athletes will come from the host province. | ||
==Mentors undergo seminar on public accountability, values enhancement== | ==Mentors undergo seminar on public accountability, values enhancement== | ||