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DoT to promote indigenous tourism in Mountain Province

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BONTOC, Mountain Province —Tourism Undersecretary Falconi Millar assured the people of this province that the Department of Tourism will help in aggressively promoting Mountain Province as one of the preferred destinations for cultural tourism, in recognition of its rich culture, traditions, and heritage that were preserved over the past several decades.

Millar, who was given the name “Farnatan” or “team leader” when he was named an adopted son of the province, said scenic tourist spots and low-cost leisure experiences are not sufficient to attract local and foreign visitors. What is important now, he said, “is the emotion that goes with the industry, which is found in the province’s rich culture and traditions.”

“Mountain Province has been identified as a potential ecotourism and cultural tourism destination because of its existing natural scenic tourist spots and the presence of its rich culture and traditions that remain unblemished,” Millar stressed.

The DoT official pointed out the province must maximize its tourism potential by enticing more local and foreign visitors who can contribute to economic growth in the countryside.

He commended the indigenous peoples of the province for their sustained efforts to preserve and protect their rich culture and traditions that now serve as one of the major tourist attractions patronized by nature lovers and visitors who appreciate the beauty of local culture.

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Millar said the DoT managed to feature the Cordillera in one of its major promotional activities in Pasay City last month, and the agency will continue to support the promotion of tourist destinations to achieve the government’s goal of enticing more visitors to go around the country’s beautiful spots.

As one of the adopted sons of Mountain Province, Millar said he will remain committed to the aggressive promotion of the tourist spots in the province in both the national and international scenes.

Aside from the famous Sagada caves, Maligcong rice terraces, and Mainit hot springs, Mountain Province is known for its towering and majestic mountains, various waterfalls, and river systems in its 10 municipalities.

Millar said the country’s tourism industry remains vibrant following the mileage generated by the country’s hosting of the 2016 Miss Universe beauty pageant.

Gov. Bonifacio Lacwasan Jr. expressed his gratitude  to  Millar  for  his  assurance  that  Mountain Province will be included in the aggressive promotion of various tourist destinations in the country. He said the implementation of major infrastructure in the province over the past several years made tourist areas accessible to local and foreign visitors.

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