The lowering of Covid-19 Alert Levels in most parts of the Philippines is undoubtedly the green light wanderlusts have been waiting for to resume their jetsetting lifestyles before the pandemic struck. Among the top tourist destinations which has been eagerly awaiting the return of visitors over the past two years…
(Photo courtesy ofWorld Wide Fund) LEGAZPI CITY - The tourism industry in Sorsogon is optimistic about recovering from the economic slump after health authorities downgraded the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) alert status to Level 2, resulting in eased restrictions and the opening of more establishments. In an interview on Tuesday, Bobby Gigantone, chief of the Sorsogon Provincial Tourism Office (SPTO), said they have reopened the "butanding" or whale shark interaction in Donsol town following a multi-sectoral meeting on the setting up of guidelines and protocols that would ensure the safety of both the tourists and locals. Under Alert Level 2, indoor establishments are allowed to have a 50-percent capacity while outdoor areas may have a 70-percent capacity. The tourism industry of Donsol has suffered huge economic losses resulting from the pandemic due to closed establishments and unemployment of hundreds of workers. Donsol Tourism Office (DTO) data showed the pre-pandemic e