Two lawmakers have filed a measure in Congress that seeks to declare Samiorang Falls in Barangay Samiorang, Municipality of Magsaysay, Province of Lanao del Norte as a tourism development site.
Lanao del Norte Reps. Imelda Quibranza Dimaporo and Abdullah Dimaporo, both members of the House majority bloc, filed House Bill 5994 in a bid to ensure the full development of the place as a viable tourism destination in line with the national government’s thrust of enhancing the country’s tourism sector as a pillar of national development.
“With proper development, the Samiorang Falls has the potential to become a prime tourist destination. It can be marketed in conjunction with the other tourism sites in Lanao del Norte,” Rep. Abdullah said.
Rep. Imelda Dimaporo said the Samiorang Falls has its unique characteristics that complement the attractions of other tourism sites in Lanao del Norte. Hence, the national government should step in to introduce new and appropriate developments in the site to further enhance its beauty and promote it properly as an attractive tourist destination in the national and international levels without compromising its sustainability as an ecologically-sensitive natural site.
“Despite its vast potentials as a viable tourism destination, the Magsaysay Samiorang Falls are still too far away from its maximum potential. Accessibility is a big concern for tourists, save for the adventurous type. Facilities are yet to be built to add value to its natural beauty and entice more tourists to come,” she said.