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SAGADA VIEW.The town of Sagada known for its picturesque natural attractions has opted to further delay the opening of its borders to tourists. Mayor James Pooten said on Wednesday (Oct. 27, 2021) the municipal council is finalizing a measure that will lay down policies for the safety of tourists and residents. (PNA photo by Liza T. Agoot) BAGUIO CITY -The Municipal Inter-Agency Task Force (MIATF) of Sagada town in Mountain Province has decided to further delay allowing tourists to visit the place as policies are being finalized. Mayor James Pooten, in a phone interview on Wednesday afternoon, said the MIATF's decision came as the municipal council communicated that a measure is being finalized which will lay down policies for the safety of residents when tourists start to be allowed to visit. "The Sanggunian would come up with a solution laying down the final guidelines for visitors," he said. The MIATF earlier announced the limited entry of tourists starting Sept. 15. T

Mountain provinceJames pootenAgency task forceMunicipal inter agency task forceSagada view the town of known for its picturesque natural attractions has opted to further delay opening borders tourists mayor james pooten said on wednesday oct 27021 the municipal council is finalizinga measure that will lay down policies for safety of tourists and residents pna photo by lizat agoot baguio city inter agency task force miatf sagada town in mountain province has decided to further delay allowing visit place as are being finalized mayor james pootenNa phone interview on wednesday afternoonAid the miatf 39s decision came as municipal council communicated thata measure is being finalized which will lay down policies for safety of residents when tourists start to be allowed visit quot sanggunian would come up witha solution laying final guidelines visitorsUot he said the miatf earlier announced limited entry of tourists starting sept 15 date was moved to end october then november considering coronavirus disease 2019 covid 19 cases being recorded pooten participation community isa very big consideration in decision local government officials quot if it is just meI would open it becausei can see and feel the effect of pandemic to economy our town income local governmentUt we also get public opinion and it matters that many are still opposed to the opening of our town touristUot he said the mayor added that sagada has attained popularity and opening to tourists means flocking of people there enjoy its natural attractions quot we hope can open soonUot he said in an earlier interviewOoten said before the pandemicBout 70 percent of sagada 39s central business district were engaged in tourism there about 1200 to 1