Zambo City’s 11 islands start to attract tourists

• Source: http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?nid=2&rid=950588
• Friday, December 23, 2016

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ZAMBOANGA CITY, Dec. 23 (PNA) -- The Department of Tourism (DOT) is advising visitors, especially tourists, to coordinate with appropriate authorities if they wish to visit and explore the 11 islands in this city.

DOT Regional Director Antonio Fernando Blanco issued the advice following observation that the 11 islands had started to attract visitors, to include tourists, for the Christmas season.

The 11 islands have great tourism potential due to its beautiful corals, rock formation and pristine beaches. The place is good for swimming, snorkeling and diving.

The 11 islands composed of the following: Bisaya-Bisaya; Kabugan; Siromon; Baong-Baong; Buhbuh; Simadang; Salangan; Lambang-Lambang; Bagias; Lampinigan; and, Sibana.

Specifically, most of the visitors are interested to visit and explore the Siromon Island, which is known for its fine white sand and pristine beach.

“I know that several of our town mates including tourists are visiting the (Siromon) island. I advised them to coordinate with the barangay officials so they will be informed they have visitors,” Blanco said.

The island of Siromon fall under the political jurisdiction of Barangay Dita, some 42 kilometers east of the city proper.

Blanco said the city government should draw a tourism plan in order to promote the 11 islands.

The city tourism office has inspected last month the 11 islands to see the potentials of the place.