Protect your
crown jewel.
That is the main
message of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte to the people and province of Palawan.
Duterte said
Boracay was “overloaded” with tourists and the province of Palawan must not go
the wrong path where Boracay did.
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| Tourist take turns to journey the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River in Barangay Sabang, Puerto Princesa in Palawan(photo credit to Philstar) |
The president
told local government officials in Palawan to be always cautious in accepting
massive influx of tourists so as to avoid closure just like what Boracay island
resort experienced
“Don’t overload. Watch out. Boracay is a classic
case of overloading. It can carry only so much people,” Duterte said in Puerto Princesa City.
The president
urged the provincial government and the
loving citizens of Palawan to work with the national government in protecting
and preserving the environment.
The Chief executive
warned that any travel destination filled with garbage from tourists “will
collapse.”
“You have to control the number. Let people
wait,” Duterte said,
“Do not allow hotels near the easement. Let them
construct structures farther. The sea is for the people. It’s a property of the
national government. Nobody can claim ownership of that,” Duterte said.
The President explains that building of hotels near the beach can destructive
to the environment, unless the proper water treatment facilities have been
properly installed.
Duterte took
note that proactive action of the communities in Palawan to develop alternative
travel destinations and lessen the impact of tourism on the popular sites
(world-famous subterranean river and Palawan’s beautiful beaches)
“Another remarkable achievement is the
development of the community-based sustainable tourism parks, such as Mangrove
Paddle, Hundred Caves, Isla Filomena Dive and Snorkeling Site and Sabang
Falls,” Duterte said.
The President was the guest of honor in the Subaraw Biodiversity Festival was the precursor of the much known Puerto Princesa Underground River Festival since its inclusion in the New
Seven Wonders of Nature in 2011.
“May this festival be an occasion to strengthen
your solidarity and commitment to uphold the reputation of Palawan as the ‘Best
Island in the World,’” Duterte said.
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