LA TRINIDAD, Benguet -- The 82-man League of Vice Governors of the Philippines pledged to help promote Benguet as ecotourism destination in the country to boost the province's development.
Benguet played host last week to the 93rd National Assembly of the league themed: "Policy Development: The Vice Governors in Action."
Gov. Melchor Diclas said such gatherings of local government units and private sector in the province will inform foreign and domestic tourists of many beautiful locations in Benguet.
“Benguet is lucky it is also getting a lion's share from the tourist arrivals of Baguio City,” he said, “but what is important at this point is that the province is now being given equal exposure like what is being given to Baguio City, which is a chartered city within the province.”
Vice Gov. Ericson "Tagel" Felipe expressed gratitude to his fellow vice governors nationwide for choosing Benguet as the host of its national gathering that allowed them to appreciate the good environment, rich culture and peace-loving people of the province.
Felipe aggressive promotion of Benguet as a pristine tourist destination and a must-see place because of its natural grandeur will be sustained.
Aside from holding lectures and seminars, vice governors visited tourist sites and were amazed at the natural beauty of the province.
Provincial board member Marie Rose "Betbet" Fongwan urged the vice governors to help promote Benguet with their constituents to consider visiting the province to spur economic growth.
Benguet is considered the Salad Bowl of the Philippines since it is source of more than 80 percent of highland vegetables sold in the country.
It is also the source of local strawberries also being sold in markets.
Benguet is also home of major cut-flower and vegetable farms located in the province's 13 towns apart from the existence of privately owned eco-tourism destinations.
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