FIRST district of Albay Representative Edcel Lagman opposes with what Albay Rep. Joey Salceda statement on alleged low priority given to Mayon Volcano in the tourism video released by the Department of Tourism (DOT).
In a letter to Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco, Galman said that the purported disenchantment of Salceda on the low priority given by the Department of Tourism (DOT) to the Mayon Volcano as a tourist destination is essentially political soundbite.
“I fully agree with your observation that his criticism is obviously premature as the fresh tourism initiatives of DOT under your leadership are still in the process of unfolding and would equally promote all Philippine tourist attractions and destinations,” the solon added.
The best argument against Rep. Salceda’s parochial view on the supposed low priority accorded to the Mayon Volcano, according to Lagman, is that Salceda should resolve the lack of potable water supply to the Mayon Tourism Complex, including the newly renovated Mayon Skyline Hotel (formerly Mayon Rest House), which was funded upon Lagman’s initiative.
He added that there is also a continuing annual appropriation for the improvement and maintenance of the Mayon Parks Road leading to the Mayon Tourism Complex.
“I am fully supportive of your reinvigorated program to best promote and sustain Philippine tourism,” Lagman concluded.
