LINGAYEN—A survey of public lands is currently being undertaken by the municipal government here to look into possible sites for the development of eco-tourism projects.

The area being surveyed is the long historic coastline where then US General Douglas MacArthur landed on Jan.9, 1945, to fulfill his “I Shall Return” promise.

Mayor Ernesto Castañeda Jr. told local newsmen that he invited Tuesday officials from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources to  prepare and start the project which he described as “long overdue”, as several investors have signified interest to develop the area.

Castañeda said this is also in line with the thrust of  Governor Amado Espino Jr. to develop this town, considered as the “heart and soul” of Pangasinan.

He added the long coastal area here can compare with the popular beaches in other parts of the country frequently patronized by local and foreign tourists.

He also called on barangay officials to be vigilant against squatters who set up illegal structures along the beach.

Castañeda recalled that then President Fidel Ramos had issued a presidential proclamation setting aside about 200 hectares of land along the town’s coastal area in the western part here for golf course and eco-tourism projects.—EVA

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