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Caramoan Islands declared as special tourist zones

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caramoan peninsula in camarines surSix white beach islands off the coast of the Caramoan Peninsula in Camarines Sur province have been declared recently as tourist zones by virtue of Republic Act (RA) No. 9445.

The islands of Lahuy, Cotivas, Guinahuan, Luksuhin, Malibagon and Masag, located off the northern coast of Caramoan town are now national tourism zones.

Re-elected Congressman Noli Fuentebella of the 3rd district of Camarines Sur, who is the principal sponsor of the newly enacted law, said RA No. 9445 directs the Department of Tourism (DOT), its attached agencies and the Partido Development Authority (PDA) to come up with a tourism development plan for the Caramoan islands.

The Caramoan islands’ tourism development plan will include the protection and enhancement of the natural features and cultural heritage of the tourist zones and provide a sustainable economic opportunities for the communities in the areas.

Moreover, the Department of Tourism is also mandated to include in its program the promotion, locally and internationally, of the tourist zones.

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1 Comment on “Caramoan Islands declared as special tourist zones”

  1. #1 Bicol » Blog Archive » Caramoan Tourism News
    on Mar 16th, 2008 at 10:20 pm

    [...] Source: Lakbay Pilipinas [...]

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