Plans for Lingayen Gulf Marine Eco-Tourism Park pushed
LINGAYEN—The provincial board has endorsed the passage of a House bill providing for the establishment of Lingayen Gulf Marine Eco-Tourism Park here.
In a resolution approved on Jan. 30 authored by Vice Gov. Jose Ferdinand Calimlim Jr., it supported House Bill No. 1020 authored by Second District Rep. Leopoldo Bataoil that seeks to protect the Lingayen Gulf and to maintain its ecological balance and preserve the waters surrounding the area.
It said when implemented, it will complement the provincial government’s efforts at safeguarding the beauty of Lingayen Gulf for the present and future generations to inherit, and in ensuring the continued survival of its rich marine life in order to sustain the livelihood of coastal people.
Under House Bill No. 1020, Bataoil said, “It is deemed crucial that we protect and regenerate Lingayen Gulf to insure that our children and the generations to come will inherit the beauty of our bountiful marine life.”
He added, “The marine and eco-tourism park will be an ideal destination for the students for their educational tours…. and that if it pushes through, the project will boost local and national economy as it will provide livelihood, employment and business with the expected influx of local and foreign tourists.
Bataoil suggested that a Bantay Dagat outpost with breakwater enclosure designated to protect a one square kilometer area shall be constructed to serve as the guardian of the sea, ensure compliance and enforcement of fishery laws and serve as staging area for search and rescue operations.
He added it will also serve as a central docking area for fast crafts for visiting tourists and “lakbay aral” groups, and as terminal for travelers to Sual, Hundred Islands in Alaminos City, Bolinao, Dagupan City, San Fabian, Agoo and Poro Point in San Fernando City, La Union. (Tita Roces)
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