By Joseph B Zambrano
KABAYAN, Benguet-- A total budget
of P275 million was allocated for development
of roads in this remote town, the home of centuries- old mummies and Mt. Pulag, the second highest peak in the
country, to boost tourism in the area.
Benguet Rep. Ronald Cosalan said
with thousands of foreign and local tourists visiting Kabayanevery year, there wasneed
to improve roads to ease travel going to destinations.
Kabayan Mayor Faustino
Aquisan said aside from boosting tourism,
good roads will boost local
economy. With improved roads, Aquisan said, the municipality would be linked to
neighboring towns which are also tourism destinations like Sagada and Banaue.
Kabayan is known for Mt. Pulag,
2,924 meters above sea level, a favorite
destination of mountaineers and adventure lovers, and the
centuries- old mummies.
Nature lovers can also view four
pristine lakes:Tabeyo Lake, Letepngepos Lake, Incolos Lake, and the
multi-awarded cleanest inland Ambulalakaw Lake, with their ice cool crystal
clear and lush green foliage that
can surely refresh tired souls.
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