Sorsogon is again reopening its doors to both local and foreign travelers with better infrastructure, improved facilities and more attractions in several tourism sites, says its Governor Francis “Chiz” Escudero. Escudero assured that “a more beautiful and better” province awaits travelers when t
Sorsogon Governor Francis Escudero (PNA file photo) LEGAZPI CITY - The provincial government of Sorsogon announced on Monday the reopening of its doors to both local and foreign tourists with better infrastructure, improved facilities, and more attractions in several tourism sites. In a statement, Governor Francis Escudero assured that "a more beautiful and better" province awaits tourists when they visit Sorsogon as travel restrictions are eased around the country with the decline in coronavirus disease (Covid-19) cases. "Noong nagsara ang mundo nang dahil sa pandemya, ginawa namin itong oportunidad upang mapaganda pa ang aming lalawigan. Nagkaroon ng mga renovation at improvement sa ilan sa aming mga tourism sites, pati mga kalye at iba pang mga imprastraktura ay ipinagawa. (When the world closed because of the pandemic, we used it as an opportunity to make our province more beautiful. Renovation and improvements were done in some of our tourist sites, even roads, and
(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
Published January 22, 2021, 1:12 PM
PRIETO DIAZ, Sorsogon – A remote village in Prieto Diaz town in Sorsogon province is offering a new tourism activity for adventure and nature lovers.
Tourists cross the 750-meters long bamboo bridge in Bigaho Eco-Park in Brgy Talisayan, Prieto Diaz town. This destination is the newest attraction is Sorsogon province after it opened last year. (Niño N. Luces / MANILA BULLETIN)
Just 15 kilometers away from Sorsgon City proper, the newly opened Bigaho Eco-Park in Brgy Talisayan in Prieto Diaz town offers hiking and trekking activities in going to an islet where views of the majestic Mayon Volcano and Albay gulf provide the best background for “instagramable” photos.