The Municipality of Jagna begins the formulation of the tourism code at Bluewater Resort, Panglao, Bohol, for three days, February 7-9, 2023.
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A tourism code is defined as a set of rules that govern tourism. It is a methodical collection of rules, regulations, and ordinances enacted by a local government unit (LGU) that plays an important role in protecting, preserving, and promoting tourism.
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The workshop was attended by SB officials headed by Vice Mayor Teofisto Pagar Jr., Hon. Noelle Acedillo, the Committee on Tourism & Development who is also the main facilitator, Hon. Rodrigo Lloren, Hon. Wilfredo Viรฑalon, Hon. Joselito Galos, Hon. Derrick Virtudazo, Hon. Bonifacio Virtudes Jr., Hon. Edsel Tutor, Hon. Joey Abrenilla, Hon. Ramonito Macas, Mr. Vincent Igcalinos of DILG, Head of Provincial Tourism Office Ms. Josephine Cabarrus and the assistance of the Department of Tourism representative Ms. Renelyn P. Villegas-Enriquez, who gave her time to help and guide in the formulation of the code. Guest speakers Fr. Jesus Frederick Camacho (Faith Tourism), Hon. Derrick Virtudazo (Motorcross & other Inland Sports), Dr. Cenon Agbayani Jr (Socio-Cultural), Ms. Wendy Galero (Agri-Tourism), Mr. Timoteo Escolano Jr (Local Products). Ms. Merilyn Madridijo (Eco-tourism), Mr. Edgar Baylon (Diving, Snorkeling & Other Water Sports Activities), Atty. Peter Mende (Paragliding), TESDA, Dr. Shaira Cagulada (Health Sanitation), Engr. Anastacio T. Daniel Jr (Tourism Services, Investment & Enterprise Dev.), Ms. Teresa Gina Ranan (Tourism Police), PENRO, Mr. Margarito Cafรฉ (Flora & Fauna), Arch. Niรฑo Guidaben (Physical Dev. Guidelines), Engr. Peter Jamero (Zoning), Engr. Calforo Mangyao Jr (Road Networks) MSWDO Alma Acera (Labor & Social Dev.), PEMS Dionilo Tapang (Protection, Security & Safety), Mr. Aljay Lecciones (Standards/Emergency Response) and Ms. Angeli Myra I. Tiu (Transpo, Travel Agency, Travel Guides).
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The next meeting and workshops are planned in order to move on to the next step in the code’s formulation; it will be a long process, but everyone’s eagerness to be able to create and strengthen Jagna’s tourism industry fuels a fire of motivation to work hard and create the code precisely and effectively.